Machining a Miniature Lathe - The Bed and Legs - (B)

This video shows the process and machining of the bed ways on the PM Research EL-1 miniature Lathe. Take a Look !!!
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[SandBoxJohn]

Best 40 minutes of my entire day. And as I have said before, no Joe Pieczynski video is compete without the word unlosesning being said ! !

[paulcooper]

Wow!!! The machining is art ... and your ability to film it all is masterful! Thanks for sharing!

[chrisjohnson]

This is shaping up to be a masterpiece. well done Joe! Don't forget to make a tiny Zippo and pack of ciggies to put on the headstock somewhere.

[sfeddie]

I am always impressed by people of any trade that know exactly what needs to be done and knows how to do it. You sir are a master at what you do.

[Watchyn_Yarwood]

Man, I was holding my breath while you were fly cutting those legs!!

[jobkneppers]

Joe, wonderful job as always. One small tip from my side; I started to hate the countersunk screws especially in small sizes (M2, M3) and in (soft) A2 Stainless. Then I switched to the Torx versions and became a happy man when it's about tightening or loosening small countersunk screws. You can really torque these small sizes with a Torx drive with confidence again (within reason of course). Even the M2 ones. Try it and you will be surprised. I'm not a screw you salesman; just a driven technician like you are. Thank you Joe! You blew my week out with a smile! Best, Job

[kvsteve]

You have me through all your videos. Rapt and attentive. Then you say "unloosen". Do you mean loosen? Unloosen = tighten. You do amazing work my friend.

[joerogi]

Best tidbit, "actual cutting time, 28 minutes". Thanks again Joe.

[PeteRondeau]

I wouldn’t worry about the tooling marks. I would just tell everybody you took the time to hand scrape it and the marks are to scale

[poppafiveone]

I used to use air to blow off chips and sawdust, but I worked in a shop where if the boss caught you using air he let you know in no uncertain terms that it was NOT allowed in his shop. We had to use a shop vacuum because the air would blow dirt back into slides and bearings where you can't clean.

[TinkeringJohn]

People look at the finished product and don't realize the work you put into making fixtures to machine some of the parts. There is a lot more work than meets the eyes. Keep up the good work Joe.

[gottfriedschuss]

Hi Joe,
Another great video! I particularly appreciate the way you talk us through your thought process. As you know, one of the things (above and beyond skill and knowledge of the subject matter) that separates master tradesmen from journeymen and apprentices is their ability to pass those skills and knowledge to the next generation. That is, true master tradesmen must also be teachers. You have that talent in spades.

Thanks for sharing! Be well & Best regards, Gottfried

[stevearehart]

You should try using a small shop vac instead of compressed air

[yyabay]

Muted the machine noise but not muted the compressed air... suffered with headphones !Bravo

[MattysWorkshop]

Gday Joe, your a bugger mate, leaving us all hanging till the end to see the components sitting on the ways but that’s alright we can wait, we’re got patients😉, the top of the ways look beautiful and with a little polish really did the job, I can u understand why your glad this part is done now, I’d be shitting myself if I was doing it, awesome job mate, throughly enjoyed watching, cheers Matty

[rexmyers]

I got my “unloosen” @ 4:23 remaining in the video. That’s a long time to hold my breath. Those 45 degree rails are magnificent by the way.

[rickvaneijck]

Jet another masterpiece, great work Joe, i can keep watching your videos over and over again.

[heli_avtor]

Dang it Joe! I haven't gotten a single thing done in two days since I come across this mini-lathe series. Had to binge watch.
Others have given you enough (well deserved) compliments so I'll dispense with those.
As a retired camera repairman I got a chuckle watching you fumble assembling the "small" pieces.
Thanks for sharing. I'm learning sooo much from you.

[thecatofnineswords]

I am absolutely loving watching this come together. The transformation of this piece during this video is a joyful sight.

I am really enjoying these miniature projects. You Sir are a true craftsman.THANK YOU. PS. You need a shop vacuum to remove those chips a lot safer than blowing them remember you only get one set of eyes. THANK YOU.