tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post3851982237401470533..comments2023-11-12T06:23:31.291-08:00Comments on Another Day Another Project: Building My Own Gingery Metal LatheChris Eigenheerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686511486213149973noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-76308854355094015812021-11-07T07:53:15.212-08:002021-11-07T07:53:15.212-08:00Nice! I have been thinking about making one, found...Nice! I have been thinking about making one, found a set of 3-D printer files to make the patterns. <br />Thinking of a propane smelter rather than the charcoal one David used.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072277092213537860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-27738962166478244942019-06-09T14:44:32.075-07:002019-06-09T14:44:32.075-07:00trabalho maravilhoso!!! congratulations !!!trabalho maravilhoso!!! congratulations !!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211746061919723027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-28620880489119321152019-02-05T17:26:27.748-08:002019-02-05T17:26:27.748-08:00Thanks for the writeup and the pics. I'm in th...Thanks for the writeup and the pics. I'm in the process of starting mine. Just finished the patterns for the bed and the feet this weekend. I'm casting mine out of ZA-8 instead of straight aluminum, and making the walls of all the castings 3/8" instead of 1/4". I like your idea of going with the wider bed, but I imagine that by the time I'm done building this lathe, I too will want a different one, I just want the experience and the fun of building my own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825613951903738217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-1277973346858555372019-01-02T10:03:47.307-08:002019-01-02T10:03:47.307-08:00Anonymous,
As I am just starting to do research...Anonymous, <br /> As I am just starting to do research to use a 3 h.p. 90 volt D.C. treadmill motor myself, I am lacking the original speed control unit for it.<br />I am just wondering why you said to use "an older motor control board and not one of the newer boards"?<br /><br />Chris, AMAZING build!! Selling it, must have been a bit sad, it was like your child! (almost!)<br />Rick in Oregon <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523867507120841458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-62538781238838578762018-12-22T01:18:44.520-08:002018-12-22T01:18:44.520-08:00a possible idea that may have worked better is a b...a possible idea that may have worked better is a ball and spring sort of like you find on socket wrenches (breaker bar, ratchet wrench etc). would still allow you to engage/disengage quickly but would hold it in place.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718031317148934529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-73808413378653852762018-11-07T10:59:09.318-08:002018-11-07T10:59:09.318-08:00Looks great, but instead of going speed via belts ...Looks great, but instead of going speed via belts and pully. I might have gone with a treadmill motor and electronic speed control. Lots of valuable information on YouTube on the subject.<br />But what you might have is a 2-3 hp DC motor and verble speed control if your lucky you can find an older motor control board and not one of the newer ditigtal boards. However even with this system you'll need some type of drive train. These are being used for both Mills lathes, drill presses Sanders and anything else you can do with a electric motor. Like say a bandsaw. This is worth looking into.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-80120007936099248912018-03-12T00:13:18.310-07:002018-03-12T00:13:18.310-07:00Wow am impressed sir I nice job sir.
I would like ...Wow am impressed sir I nice job sir.<br />I would like to carry this out as a project sir so I would need your assistance.<br />miihekwereme@gmail.comIhekwereme Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683605926802146449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-710353407935708042018-01-02T09:40:18.327-08:002018-01-02T09:40:18.327-08:00Useful information for me. Thanks for your work!Useful information for me. Thanks for your work!Arthur MLTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-17045610826889712032017-10-26T10:51:13.470-07:002017-10-26T10:51:13.470-07:00Yep onward and upward. Yep onward and upward. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353391198661580256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-60876102209097659312017-10-26T10:27:59.779-07:002017-10-26T10:27:59.779-07:00@Mark Kravchenko,I did end up selling my gingery l...@Mark Kravchenko,I did end up selling my gingery lathe and bought an Emco Maximat V10 lathe instead. At the time of selling the gingery lathe the half nut had not worn out yet but I did have to drill a hole into the cross slide to allow me to push a 1/4" pin through and lock the handle of the lock nut so that it didn't disengage. That worked quite well but it took an extra second or two to disengage the half nut.Chris Eigenheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686511486213149973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-48974182379305329012017-10-26T10:21:37.240-07:002017-10-26T10:21:37.240-07:00Nice work A better adaptation of the Gingery ideas...Nice work A better adaptation of the Gingery ideas I have not yet seen. Have you worn out the half nut yet? It has to be the worst part of the design.<br />Also loved watching your progressive better and better gating. Have you moved to a better casting sand?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353391198661580256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-27252436542238766992017-09-04T07:48:41.332-07:002017-09-04T07:48:41.332-07:00Great Work Man!!!Great Work Man!!!rsenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478765957690894853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-62559914553051135602017-04-07T09:08:13.348-07:002017-04-07T09:08:13.348-07:00nice work nice work Big EDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669776129302423686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-54086610263226719072015-11-20T14:52:08.069-08:002015-11-20T14:52:08.069-08:00one thing that come back to haunt you
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o...one thing that come back to haunt you<br />correction<br />one thing that might come back to haunt you<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890729094444440657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-61683848128466315232015-11-20T14:44:07.381-08:002015-11-20T14:44:07.381-08:00Chris
What I see is the best yet and I've seen...Chris<br />What I see is the best yet and I've seen many Gingery Lathes. I saw one thing that come back to haunt you The pic labeled "A before and after picture of the reduction pulley" when you cut the face right up to the hub then straight out, you create a stress point and make it very prone to breakage. If you transition with a nice radius it will be much stranger. Love what you have done.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890729094444440657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-12176697410295163942015-10-02T19:16:45.254-07:002015-10-02T19:16:45.254-07:00Thank you Nelson, I didn't have help pouring. ...Thank you Nelson, I didn't have help pouring. I have a crucible that can hold about 15lbs of aluminum and with the hook it worked out fine by myself.Chris Eigenheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686511486213149973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-76826267593203928492015-09-30T15:27:17.320-07:002015-09-30T15:27:17.320-07:00Chris
Dave Gingery would be very proud of you. I a...Chris<br />Dave Gingery would be very proud of you. I am so impressed with what you have done. When you poured the bed, did you have help pouring and how much did the bed weigh? As far as table working your sand is a good idea but I do not have a back that would allow me to work that hard. The largest crucible I have holds a little bit more than 3 quarts. It is so heavy I installed a crane above it. One man operation you do what you need to do. Again love what you have done and showing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890729094444440657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-8537776926069381052015-07-25T20:08:19.231-07:002015-07-25T20:08:19.231-07:00BEAUTIFUL. !!! ;-) BEAUTIFUL. !!! ;-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-5153814707205248342014-05-31T14:03:22.301-07:002014-05-31T14:03:22.301-07:00what a great work!!! i fund you in my research to ...what a great work!!! i fund you in my research to build my own lathe, again GREAT WORK!!!juan manuel marchiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698305343944038099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-33302093246187841092013-12-09T00:43:04.496-08:002013-12-09T00:43:04.496-08:00What I diverse range of machine tools. Good to see...What I diverse range of machine tools. Good to see Nathaniel giving you a hand with machinery.Samhttp://www.machinesales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-14839811534080755032013-04-09T07:13:59.601-07:002013-04-09T07:13:59.601-07:00What is to say ???????????????????
CRAZY CHRIS...What is to say ??????????????????? <br /><br />CRAZY CHRIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Love MuettiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-73751583853994510252013-04-01T12:29:34.258-07:002013-04-01T12:29:34.258-07:00I have to side with Mel...
At the same time, if s...I have to side with Mel...<br /><br />At the same time, if she asked "who would LOVE to do this?" I would have had to say "me, me, pick me!"<br /><br />I am amazed. Also, I don't understand half the words you use any more. "heat rip", "set-over ways" "drag and cope" (which could be the name of a self-help group for cross dressers...)<br /><br />I feel like being able to hang a picture just doesn't compete any more.<br /><br />You are amazing!<br />Love you broSir Rudigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208947146092483324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784109083330472063.post-20678090588512315702013-03-31T11:18:13.559-07:002013-03-31T11:18:13.559-07:00you are insaine! seriously. who. does this???
...you are insaine! seriously. who. does this??? <br /><br />love ya :)<br /><br />melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042495151765940148noreply@blogger.com