I finally got a metal lathe

I finally got myself a metal lathe, making some parts for my strength testing machine with it, and going over issues with it.

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[ThisOldTony]

something... something... Dark Side!
congrats, MW! despite their limitations those are are remarkably versatile machines.
I look forward to seeing the uses you dream up for that thing! Play safe!

[kaboomer]

"I got a new tool!" 90 seconds in: "I'm customizing it!" 2 minutes in: "I'm pushing it a bit!" Lol, love you Matthias!

[phookadude]

Doesn't mention the time he made a Morse taper with an angle grinder. Absolute Canadian levels of humility on this guy here.

[jeffreyorion]

Bolting it to the table will help with the chatter a bit. Metalworking tools crave as much stiffness and rigidity as possible to work right.

[luvmx]

I pray to the YouTube gods for a Matthias/Tony collaboration.

[StefanGotteswinter]

Love the 7xX lathes. They are forgiving but capable machines, congratilations!

[peteranon]

Seeing a master wood worker learn the metal lathe feels like I'm learning it with him. Inspirational!

[custos]

There's something that tickles me about a trained engineer who worked on the original Blackberry explaining "I turn the screw and it jams it in there real good."

[moham]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from Matthias. Thanks!

[billide]

A metal lathe opens up many possibilities not achievable with any other machine. The bearing appears to be a sintered part so is inherently not as strong as a solid. As you are well aware we learn so much from experiments that don't succeed. I really respect your honesty in trying and failing on the path to good solutions; real life in the shop. Many thanks for your quality content. senior from Ajax

[Schwuuuuup]

When Matthias used the angle grinder I felt a great disturbance in the Force... as if millions of machinists cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced

[lv_woodturner]

Cut an angle block from a scrap piece of wood at 29deg so you can set the compound angle against the chuck for single point threading. This will reduce the load on the threading tool which should reduce chatter when threading. I use a similar block to set my 12in swing metal lathe. I normally leave my compound at the 29deg so I am ready for threading.

[krzysiej--]

I like where it is going. Metal lathe unlocks so manny path for Matthias now.

[JayBates]

I had a 7x10 mini metal lathe to replace ferrules and tips on pool cues in the 2000's. Making joint protectors with old pool balls was fun. Seeing all you've done to this one makes me wonder how bad off mine was. It spun true, but the only thing I did was wipe off the shipping grease.

[bertbertmann]

Can't wait for more This Ol' Matthias content

[ArcanePath]

Making the crank with the lathe itself is like a paradox. The machine made itself better. We in the 3D printer business know this great feeling.
Great review. It looks like typical Vevor quality control, lol

[paulkolodner]

The surface finish you show at 10:30 looks like what you get when you machine brass with a cutting tool that has a sharp point. A cutter with a rounded point can produce a mirror finish on brass.

[guitarman]

This is a slippery slope Matthias! What is next, a 3D printer?! 😂

[dougwood]

Looks like lots of fun .
Having cut lots of single point threads on my lathe i would suggest setting your compound slide at 29 degrees and adjust your depth of cut with that . Zero the cross slide dial and just use the cross slide to back tool out to return then wind back to zero and advance tool with compound . This will help with your chatter problem as the tool will only be cutting on one face and you will get a better finish on your threads . Also run a file over the top of the threads at the last to help with clearance .
But congrats on achieving a thread with mini lathe and your innovative method to hand crank cheers Doug, New Zealand

[bmz]

I get an old Schäublin 102 lathe from the 1970th some weeks ago. Still improving my skills, but even if the think is more 50 years old, when I see this cheap hobby lathe, I'm confident to have a wonderful tool to learn!