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  1. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got some work done on the lead screw gear assembly.
  2. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Still have to install the locking screw.
  3. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Here's a link https://gator-rc.com/catalog/product/view/id/2758/s/3-4-19-05mm-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-set-w-sleeve-gator/category/278/ Quality is good.
  4. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    The fixture plate showed up so I could get some more done. Worked on the reverse lever assembly.
  5. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Must have missed this one! I'm using a 7/8" OD wing tube. The sleeve is 59/64 OD. I ordered a 3/4" wing tube and I got a 7/8". When I called, they said that that was the 3/4". Go figure.
  6. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Put a stone to them last night.
  7. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Thanks David!
  8. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I'll post the numbers once I get them finished up.
  9. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    They are very very close. I still need to use a stone on them though! Happy so far.
  10. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Made a matched set of 1.245 X .5 x 5" parallels last night. They will work great as parallels or standoffs. I've got a mill fixture plate on the way.
  11. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I went ahead and purchased one. I picked up a Micro 100 KC-125-190-060 Keyseat Cutter just for that job. It worked out good. Just made several light cuts to get it done. I should also be able to use it for making the T-Slots in the face plate when the time comes.
  12. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Lots of time and chips, but I got the 4 jaw chuck done. Picked up an arbor saw for the mill as well.
  13. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got back to work on the lathe. I had started on the four jaw chuck, but needed some tooling and it finally got here. So I got back to work on it. I still have to make three more jaws. They take some time to make. Here's the progress so far.
  14. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    You forgot round and round!
  15. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Got the splash guard modified today and got the lathe put back together. I like the added space with the guard moved back. Should have done it sooner. Also built the chip guard over the cross slide scale. Every thing is back up and running.
  16. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Yep, I'll have a cross slide guard. The one I'm putting back on is the splash guard on the backside. I'll extend it out a bit so the chips don't get too out of control.
  17. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Got the carriage scale installed. It works great so far. Only checked a 3" travel so far, but it's right on the money. I've got to build some extensions for the guard tomorrow so I can get it all back together.
  18. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I'm finding that the tool list is never ending! Just ordered some more tool holders for my QCTP. And I'd really like to pick up an Anvil Micrometer.
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