Search:

Type: Posts; User: Jeffrey Makiel; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds; generated 59 minute(s) ago.

  1. Interesting point about truing. I've seen the...

    Interesting point about truing. I've seen the truing method on YouTube regarding a fairly large Sanou metal chuck. It was more about correcting a bad run out vs. a routine initial setup process...
  2. When I used to drink, I made handles like this. ...

    When I used to drink, I made handles like this. Unfortunately, I was actually trying to make a straight taper. :p
  3. A quick story of a simple pool cue modification

    Here's a picture essay of a modification I made to a friend's pool cue. I don't have a picture of it with the final finish on it yet.

    Like most cues, either in the body or the core, it sports...
  4. A fake machinist's lathe from a woodworking lathe.

    I have a very old Delta benchtop wood lathe. I want to do some higher precision work and often wondered why nobody offers a compound adapter to help achieve a higher degree of precision for...
  5. A story about the HF 2" Mini Lathe chuck

    When it comes to hobby stuff, I tend to be frugal these days. Sometimes too frugal.

    I needed a small chuck so I can build or do maintenance on pool cues. Pool cues are usually between 1/2" dia....
  6. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,137

    Good input from you all. I'm going with HDPE.

    Good input from you all. I'm going with HDPE.
  7. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,137

    As mentioned above, I think Delrin is probably...

    As mentioned above, I think Delrin is probably too slick.

    Wood might be OK, but I'm worried about dimensional stability as I plan to keep the collets for many years.

    HDPE sounds like a good...
  8. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,137

    What is a good collet material?

    I need to make a bunch of collets that will protect the lathe's jaws from marking the turning. Also, it should help hold a slightly tapered piece. (i.e., like a pool cue) without damaging the...
  9. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,129

    That Proxxon looks like the MicroMark one. ...

    That Proxxon looks like the MicroMark one. Except it's about $40 cheaper than MicroMark (with shipping). Good suggestion.

    I've done some aluminum turning with hand chisels and it worked out OK. ...
  10. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,129

    Woodworking Lathe with an XY table

    I want to do a higher degree of precision machining of wood, plastic, phenolic and maybe some aluminum using my woodworking lathe. So, I'd like to have a small carriage and cross slide like a...
  11. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Hi Alex, Most cues have a removable rubber...

    Hi Alex,
    Most cues have a removable rubber bumper that allows access to the weight bolt in the butt. These weights are adjustable to the user by using a bigger or smaller bolt.

    Since my cue is...
  12. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Thanks Marvin. That's what I was kind of...

    Thanks Marvin. That's what I was kind of thinking. Good confirmation.
    -Jeff
  13. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Regarding the comment about having a spindle...

    Regarding the comment about having a spindle support, I plan to build this simple jig instead of using a support that I made earlier.

    Since the butt section of a cue is a linear taper, this simple...
  14. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    The cue will have base material of curly maple...

    The cue will have base material of curly maple (white) for the aft and fore grip sections. The other woods will be macassar ebony (black), redheart (reddish) and canary wood (medium brown).

    The...
  15. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Brice...Cues break down into two pieces with the...

    Brice...Cues break down into two pieces with the joint being at the midpoint. Each section is about 29" plus or minus about 1/2". This is the standard for American cues. It also allows them to fit...
  16. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Upon watching many cue making videos on Youtube,...

    Upon watching many cue making videos on Youtube, and talking with small custom cue makers at a national expo last month, it appears that the lathe(s) of choice are metal working lathes for cue...
  17. Replies
    24
    Views
    4,320

    Lathe Chuck Question

    I own a small Delta benchtop lathe with a 1 x 8 tpi spindle.

    I want to make a pool cue stick which is basically a tapered spindle from 1 1/4" to 7/8" dia. I will need to do some end boring too.
    ...
  18. Replies
    23
    Views
    5,031

    I am able to use the chuck from my drill press...

    I am able to use the chuck from my drill press which also sports an MT#2. It holds drill bits up to 5/8".

    I bought the mini 3 jaw chuck from Harbor Freight. What a piece of junk. I didn't read...
  19. Replies
    23
    Views
    5,031

    It sounds like the 4 jaw chuck is the better way...

    It sounds like the 4 jaw chuck is the better way to go. I don't think it has serrated jaws, but I probably could remedy that myself if needed.

    I'm looking to "machine" wooden and plastic parts...
  20. Replies
    23
    Views
    5,031

    I'm looking at these two (attached)379085

    I'm looking at these two (attached)379085
  21. Replies
    23
    Views
    5,031

    Basic Lathe Chuck Questions

    I'm looking for a lathe chuck for my small Delta lathe to turn stuff that is about 1 1/2" dia. I'm looking at the Grizzly 5" chucks for about $70.

    Q1. What holds more securely...a 3 jaw chuck or...
  22. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,772

    I should have mentioned that pool cue shafts use...

    I should have mentioned that pool cue shafts use a compound taper. That is, the taper is very gradual from the cue's tip to about 12" down the shaft. Then the taper increases for the remainder of...
  23. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,772

    Here's a little better view of the "Y" carriage....

    Here's a little better view of the "Y" carriage.

    378654
  24. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,772

    The attachment will use an x-y linear CNC...

    The attachment will use an x-y linear CNC bearings that are cheaply available on eBay. Attached is a pic of the conceptual design.

    It is essentially a duplicator attachment that will follow a...
  25. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,772

    Live Tooling Orientation

    Hi all,
    It's been a long time since I posted anything at SMC. Here's my question...

    I'm looking to add a live tool (router) to my bench top lathe so I can machine some pool cues. The wood will...
Results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4