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  1. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    An auto feed setup on the X axis is most likely the next upgrad I'll do on my mill. After all the back and forth while I was cutting in the ways on the tiny lathe bed really made me want one. Here's the link to the linier scales I purchased. There's a drop down box you can choose from. So far...
  2. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    It's a 14" travel linier scale, and though my lathe is a 7 X 14, I don't get the full 14" travel due to the chuck and tailstock tooling. I think I could have gotten away with a 12" and been fine. I'll post some pics when I get it on the machine. Took me a couple of nights to get the tiny lathe...
  3. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got some more work done on the lathe bed. I used a 1/16" end mill to cut the center slots. Took small cuts and many passes. Then I got the bed ways cut in. I think it turned out good so far.
  4. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    The scale showed up for the carriage travel.
  5. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Can't wait.
  6. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Extreme Flight makes some great airplanes!! Still flying my 88" Yak.
  7. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    The monitor showed up today. It's identical to my mill, but with an rpm input. Didn't get the scales yet, but the rpm readout works great.
  8. Stevendavis

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Very good!
  9. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    No list or really instructions. Just 3 sets of plans with clif notes.
  10. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I'm a lucky guy!
  11. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Wife gave me the goahead!
  12. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Went back and looked at your install pics from 2020. I'm going to do the same. Thanks Tony.
  13. Stevendavis

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looks like the wings are ready for covering!
  14. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Thanks! I'm looking for one that takes up minimum real estate on the carriage and cross slide. I know their out there, because my mill has a nice non intrusive one.
  15. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Phase 1 of project DRO complete. I got a cheep DRO off of ebay for the tailstock. I could have used one building the tap guides. Don't know what system I'll go with for the carriage and cross slide yet.
  16. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks!
  17. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Got a little strut work done. Added some extra backing wood for the mounting areas. The right side is about done. Still have more to do on the left side.
  18. Stevendavis

    Phoenix Models Typhoon

    I've also got the Katana MX for a grab and go. Too much fun!
  19. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    My new tools showed up this day! This Maxxt bandsaw is just right for the space I have. I tested it out and it works great. I got this one because it can also be used in the vertical position. I'll build a bigger table for the vertical position. I also got a set of carbide insert tools from...
  20. Stevendavis

    Phoenix Models Typhoon

    Here's my favorite truck plane!
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