Part 2 Metal Lathe Tool Post Mod / Repair/ Quick change

Welcome to part 2 of my compound repair and modification. In this video I work on the repair of some old damage done to the lathe in order to fit a more modern quick change tool post to the compound. I do some drilling and fitting to make the top of the compound solid and accurate. This video is a long one so sit back and enjoy and stay tuned for part 3 ;-) Thanks to all my old subscribers and my new ones for watching the videos because if it was not for you guys and girls I would not be doing it.

[razorworks]

You definitely have what it takes to keep us watching your whole video.
You'd be surprised how many guys have told me they hit the "fast forward" while watching others videos!
Your methods are a lot like mine in terms of how to get the job done based on the tools and or equipment you have, and the best part is the details...chamfering the holes does make a big difference.... good for you!!
Again, chiming in late but hey you get another view which helps in the "big picture"....
That wrench you called the "AVE" wrench, is commonly referred to as a "spud" wrench with us "Union Ironworkers"!!!
The "wife" cameo at the end was GREAT!!
Take care,
Razor!

[benniethejew]

Interesting watching the older videos after seeing your more recent work. Amazing how far you've come in such a short time!

[flashpointrecycling]

Steve, part of the magic of watching your projects comes from getting the job done beautifully with out Abom, Fenner or Rucker resources. No need to apologize! You show us how to do it in our shop. My shop looks more like yours then theirs. I love watching you work and enjoy your thought process.

[stretchMFE]

Man's not afraid of some work. Tapping those with wrenches, but use what you got.
Nice job Steve.

[juanrivero]

Loved this video. Very nice way to locate holes that are sort-of regular but not quite. And yes tap wrenches are essential. Flea market time. Even here in Alaska I have had good luck at thrift stores and estate sales.

[PorkBarrel.]

You do a great job with what you have. I think it makes you a better machinist!

[shawnmrfixitlee]

You have traveled a million miles in a short time ! Great job .. THUMBS UP !! Looks and works AWESOME ..

[Gary.]

Steve,

I Love the way that you rewarded those of us that watched to the end. I was just thinking I had not seen your beautiful wife in way too long. Thank You.
Gary
75-Year-Old Home Shop Machinist.

[robmckennie]

Oh man, I'm not the type to tell a man his business, but you really frightened me grabbing onto the drill chuck while wearing a ring

[MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Looks great Steve. You can take the sections left over from the bolts you shortened and make ya some 7/16 transfer screws for future use

[ronhubbard]

You have come up with a very reasonable solution for your problem. I've been inspired with the way you solved it. The scrapping tutorial makes me want to try it. The use of bolts to locate is an idea I'll save if I run into a similar situation. Very nice.

[mertonsilliker]

Nice work, can see pride in all you do keep up the quality and viewership (is that a word) will continue to climb.

[howder]

Nice job Steve, great improvement and I love the attention to detail, cheers!

[hilltopmachineworks]

It was nice of Abom to hook you up with another tool post and some holders.

[MaturePatriot]

You could be a Marine, they way you can adapt and overcome. Looks great. Hope it gives you many years of great service.

[houseofbrokendobbsthings]

Nothing broke - it's done. All downhill from here. Well played Steve.

_Dan_

[anthonyjones]

Hey Steve, yet another great video. For future reference the way I was taught in my apprenticeship to locate a hole on a manual mill is very similar to your setup. We take a .5 inch hardened dowel and turn a 20 degree taper on it. Then Chuck it up and actually put that in the threaded hole. It seems to work well....so it eliminates the need for a bolt

[jusb]

top job, glad to see it coming back, it will be even more rigid than original!

[johnsonmechanical]

Looking good. I didn't realize it was going to be so much work for you. Its been a good project video series. Can't wait to see how it works.

[jameswhite]

Great job Steve on the idea for drilling the holes 🖒🖒well done great video 🤘