Not so much of a project as an update on the Manual Mill and Lathe. As you may have heard there was a mini reshuffling of the Metal tools out of the wood working area in the back. I’ve taken the opportunity to clean all the sawdust and collected gunk from the mill and lathe and put new plastic drop sheets over these babies.
I managed to mill one small part and hoping to do a bunch more. Hoping other folks will be inspired to take the class and learn to use some these fun to use old school tools!
Freshly Cleaned Advanced Manual Lathe
Some aluminum stock after facing and turning (the shiny bits).
The part I’m copying on the left my attempt on the right. Still need to tap a thread into the centre
Cleanup pics of the Mill (befores)
Cleanup pics of the Mill (Afters )
New Drop sheet to keep the dust out.
Hopefully this will inspire some folks to get in there and machine something.
Mark