MACHINE SHOP TIPS #64 Clausing Lathe Gibs Pt 2 tubalcain

[lexichronicle2]

The story about the hex / allen set was great. I don't know what's come over pete these last few videos. First he's got cocaine on the brain, then the EPA.... it's all that brake cleaner!

Search for a video titled "Scraping in a lathe's top slide (with tapered gib)". The guy has 38 videos so far, but they're all related to casting and machinery. He shows the scraping process for ways. I first learnt about the idea from Gingery's book 'Build a metal lathe', I'm sure some of you have that book!

[ltousig]

I had a chance to meet the inventor of the Bondhus wrenches up here in Minneapolis, he never patented the design and still made money on the product.

[ltousig]

Have you ever used a polishing/lapping compound to "wear-in" a dovetail to take out the tight spots? I've done it on a few dovetails, seems they bind toward the outboard travel where one does not use them very often or where they get nicked up. I've also had to lap in some taper attachments in areas where they don't get worn-in by use. After lapping, I clean the parts up thoroughly. I use valve lapping compound, fine grade, oil base, available at any auto parts store.

[MrAde1b]

i'm a noobie i like watching ya vids pete

[jackissobored]

you have the most annoying voice ever! i muted it at 00:04

[gbowne1]

I love the Boundhous brand. The BLX12 set is nice.

[fatboyfester]

You should ask Santa to bring you a bench top parts washer. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank You for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[wyattoneable]

I sure enjoy these videos. I appreciate your time.

[351matt]

Thanks for grinding my tools kid...

Dear Santa, please may I have some new ball end allen wrenches?

[BNSFfan1996]

That kid wasn't to bright... LOL :D

[mrpete222]

Yes--I used to paint everything rustoleum navy gray when I was young. Good idea on the oiler, and I need to replace the ball oiler on top of the brass crossfeed nut.

[BuickDoc]

I am probably too obsessive-compulsive, but I would be unable to disassemble and clean the compound without spray painting the painted part! I would be compelled to paint it...I know you can barely see it, but...

McMaster-Carr sells a variety of oiling cups, including the type with a steel ball that sets flush to the surface. Installing one in the compound would allow you to oil the screw easily.

[MGARestoration]

I have put in a request to "Santa" for your DVDs. I will have to wait and see if I get them.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays...

[iiinsaiii]

Another great video. Great job

[Clackvalve2]

Merry Christmas & Happy new year to you and all your family, Thank you for all your help and information. You have made what has been a very difficult year just that little bit easier, again thanks.

Ian (Cambridgshire UK)

[MrRichinil]

Thanks for all your time making these lathe vids.Im sure you must have been a great teacher.This is the kind of stuff that will be lost in time with most of the kids want to play video games now instead of using there hands and brains .

[outsidescrewball]

Happy Holidays sir....I guess it is time to service my Clausing, thanks for the great instruction

[outsidescrewball]

@TheBerkeleyGang.....your reference to Brillcream is great, but I would bet anyone under 50 is wondering what is that? LOL

[Henning4182]

Merry christmas to you too, Sir, and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

[nder12345]

merry Christmas and thanks for the  videos !!!!!

[happymark1805]

Thanks for another great video

[alexanderkm11]

Once again another excellent video Mr. Peterson. Considering the issue of gib tightness, I must say that having gibs too lose is worse then having them to tight. A simple way to judge this is by holding the dial and forcing it to the left and right. If the gibs are lose it will wiggle, use a dial indicator if you can't feel the wiggle then tighten it respectively. What This wiggle will lead to is pore surface finish, inaccurate parts, and chatter.

[aminimaleffort]

@alexanderkm11

wow, you are a genious

[engvrdave]

Merry Christmas.  Awesome videos!

[Films4You]

9:22 Not if someones done you the big favour of 7:24 

[Films4You]

7:24 Arghhhhh!!! Nooooo!!! Thanks for helping sort out that problem

[Films4You]

Thanking You, tubalcain

This should just part of what goes into making a Lathe

[Just1Spark]

"The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get." - Lyle Peterson :D

[hla27b]

Merry Christmas Tubalcain

Without our belkoved shop teacher we'd be as ignorant as before we met him.

[TheBerkeleyGang]

Oil? Not grease?

Not in your lifetime? I've been told it needs to be done yearly - more often if the machine is used frequently (production environment). I'm all for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," but oil and grease are a lot cheaper than replacing any of those parts.

I also like to use anti-seize compound when installing screws. Keeps them from galling. Like Brilcream, "a little dab will do you."

[azrios]

Pressure jet wash is the best/quickest way to degrease and clean all parts.

[TheBerkeleyGang]

@azrios yes, assuming you can get the water off/out before rust starts. Not advisable around ball or roller bearings - especially "sealed" bearings that might trap the water that gets behind the seals.