Essential MINI Lathe Upgrades

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In this video I will show you 10 Upgrades that I think are essential to do on your MINI Lathe. It doesn't matter if YOU ARE new too machining or being do it years, each one of these upgrades will help you out.

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Warco DRO Kit
Quick change tool post
Composite digital calliper for tail stock DRO

[MachiningwithJoe]

What’s your favourite Upgrade/ mod on the lathe ???

[Chrick]

Take a shockasorber protektrubberfrom a Cross bike over the screw they are very flexible, sorry for my bad English I’m from Sweden ..
Have it best. Chrick

[stacysimon]

Exceptionally well done video young man. I've been a machinist for about 30 years and have 'mini' machines at home. You seem to have a really good handle on what you're doing. Keep up the good work sir!

[markhubanks]

I like your upgrades and plan on copying several of them. Thank You!

[jackbonanno]

When I thought about driving the saddle by motor my first thought was the lead screw, but since they are mainly meant for threading and prone to wear I opted for a small DC motor and adapted a pot controller and a DPDT switch for reverse. I am machining the coupling mechanism to attach to the handwheel shift and a quick on and off mount to retain original functionality. Gives me the option of adjustable feed bypassing the lead screw and half nut. Let you know how it works out, all for under $100.00 US. Love your resourfulness. You are a very creative individual, keep up the good work.

[NeoIsrafil]

Hmm.. I really like the power feed built into my lathe... plus its nice being able to do accurate threading with it. Some of these are good ideas though.

[artisanmakes]

I'm really loving the stepper controlled leadscrew. I'd really like to try something similar out, though I might make a bronze (not sure which type maybe lead bronze) half nut to reduce wear on the leadscrew. Cheers

[tomsmith]

This was a great presentation! I like the idea of the magnetic way covers, and I love the idea of extending the chip guard. Just little things that make the operation much more pleasant. Nice work.

[tonycstech]

I agree. As silly it may seem to some, DRO on a lathe is a must if you want to do quick precision work without looking at the dials all the time.

[donotwantahandle]

I love the flat block! You could mount a vertical slide on it too!

[malcolmhodgson]

Nice one! Cheapest way of doing "about 20mm" is wrap insulating tape around the drill "about 20mm" from the end😂

[jmtx.]

Awesome list of upgrades! The next upgrade level for the lead screw ought to be a programmable electronic one for multipurpose threading.

[longhunter]

Enjoyable, Informative and a well presented video, well done Joe.

[jinxycob]

Think they all worth doing, me thinks the DRO first, but I like the simplicity of the ways cover.

[RevNeil]

The DRO will also negate the backlash. Great video keep up the good work.

[eugene]

Great vid fella, have you considered adding a limit switch to the power drive feed so that I is stopped say 3mm from the chuck, as you useing a QCTP you probably never use odd tools for stock removal, a limit may be the final element in a great idea

[paulngopal]

Fantastic Video. Subscribed! Cant wait for new updates. A video covering how you did the lead screw stepper setup would be really useful. I am interested in duplicating your setup.

[lumotroph]

Love that music. Maybe you can keep in mind that it feels better if you keep the track sounding “rich” and “full” - not cutting out too much of the bass for example.
Loved the sounds though 🎉 bravo

[jinxycob]

You seen retro steam tech latest video, , he done a cooling mod for the motor as he had a motor melt down aswell and explained why.. Well worth adding to the list joe

[bluefox]

HI Joe
you can use an Aluminum strip of angle iron for your lead screw cover.