Practice material for a newbie

[Robert Bowen-CattryParticipant @robertbowen-cattry70600]

Thanks gents.

Al, a very kind offer, I'm in NW London so probably a little too far to travel. Thank you for the offer though.

I just finished making my first part (from EN1A), it's to replace the cap head bolt to lock the slide. The finish isn't great and I managed to drill the hole for the handle part a little wonky, but it works and I'm really pleased with it.

[VicParticipant @vic]

Posted by Howard Lewis on 07/06/2021 10:20:39:

+1 for Tangential Turning Tools.

Made one from a design shown in an article in M E W. This is on the mini lathe.Then made a larger one, and eventually took up a special offer from Eccentric Engineering.

There is an agent in U K.

I had to shorten the tool holder shank, to get rid of chatter. Needing only face to grind, easy to keep sharp.

There have been several articles on modifications made to mini lathes, in M E W to improve their usefulness.

Well worth reading, for future use.

HTH

Howard

Another vote for the Tangential Tool. I have bought and home made versions. They are not only easy to sharpen but have built in height adjustment so no need for shims.

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Like the handle for the Saddle lock!

Having a mini produced by a different factory. had to lock mine in a different way, and then modified it for use as a Cross Slide lock also. Not incredibly neat, but where needs must! And it does the job!

Keep at it, experience brings confidence.

Howard

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