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Hi all, just wanted to show you my lathe setup and runout. Every comment welcome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZyO4y2D9k Thanks Michael

Thanks for your comments. I'll keep you updated. Michael Btw. That is my wood for forearm and butt!

@Steve: I changed everything you mentioned. Joint and butt threaded. I modeled the pin as a real UniLoc Radial Pin and moved the A-Joint connection screw 10mm up in the forearm. The pin I had before was too heavy compared to the real SS Radial Pin. I also calculated the weight of the clear...

Thanks for the comments. @Steve: The software is Autodesk Inventor 2013 Prof. Threading of Joint and Butt was already intended but I forgot to add it to the construction drawing. I will change that. I checked the pin hole and it is not correctly drawn. The pin will be deeper and then it doesn't...

Hi all, Just wanted to show you my "Summer Project" and want to hear what experienced builders think about it. This will be my first cue build from scratch by my own (hopefully successfull). Forearm and Buttsleeve will be Golden Madrone Burl. Forearm cored with PurpleHeart. Handle will be...

Bobs sold out. Buy one commercially available and modify it or let it build like here http://www.microcutusa.com/dblanglemulti.php Or sometimes you can find an already usable one like here http://datronshop.de/datron-vhmgewindefraeser-p-84-7.html Michael

You are right the gripping power of the standard chuck is not the best. This bison chuck only fits onto a standard small bore headstock, no modification needed. I directly bought it from Bison in Poland and it's great. Looking at the box it came in I can see it can be bought at toolmex. See...

I didn't add a crank handle to it. I just use the chuck to turn it. Of course you could add some kind of handle to it on the back end of the hollow shaft but it is not neccessary. If you thread a shaft you would need to mount a second chuck to it anyway. So you can turn it with that chuck. As I...

Nothing bad about it. That's exactly how I do it except that I wear a proper mask.

If Compressor is ok depends on the gun you use. Hvlp guns need very high air volume. You have to check the data sheet of the gun to see if your compressor is ok. I would recommend a Air Gunsa AZ 40 (http://www.anest-iwataeu.com/products.asp?Lin=2&Prod=15). It needs very low air volume and can...

Bassel, It's not only the opening/closing but also the gripping power. And of course the mass while turning. But you are right the mass of the bed is also important and once I have you're bed I maybe will fill it with concrete. But there are more things I would like to see on a cue lathe (as...

Looks really promising. As I already told you if you can build a tall big bore Headstock with machine chuck I'm your first buyer :-) Michael

Another picture from different angle

This is my solution to a DRO. After setting it up for half an hour it's dead accurate (0,01mm). Michael

Hi all, I just wanted to show you my modifications done to a taig based lathe and want to here what can be changed or done better. Would be also cool to see what others did. My first addon is a threading attachment which you can see here http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=285866 On...

- paint spray gun (a good one) - Clear varnish, thinner etc - compressor - respirator or aircleaner, or even better both - pencil/welding torch - enough medical tape :-) and a warning sign saying that a lathe, mill and grinder are not toys ! Michael

Hi all, Many people asked me about the cutter I use. The one on the pictures is done by myself but I found two sources for this type of cutters (more or less by accident). Thought this may be of some interest for some of you. Here you can find many different sized cutters...

Hi, As almost everybody finds it too pricy I have to cancel my offer. Sorry!!! :sorry: I got a lot of messages with quit positive and nice feedback but also some impudent messages alleging that I would clean out the people. Let me clarify this. I initially designed this tool only for myself...

Hi guys, After a lot of positive feedback I spoke to my machine shop guys. And I can have this build for a reasonable price. If someone is interested in buying this threading attachment (block + shaft) just send me a pm. Michael

Hi Chris, I've never tried holding the mill bit in the regular chuck, so I can't say anything about that. I use my BISON chuck to hold it or I use an ER16 collet. And that is not very expensive. ER 16 collet plus spindle adapter is not more than around $35. Compared to the threading assembly...