homemade 4 jaw chuck

[Saltfever]

Now that's what I call ingenuity

I believe there is a misspelling . . . it is engine-uity!

[bimmer1980]

While this isn't something I would build, I can appreciate the effort that went into building this machine.

The main upside is that if a lathe is definitely out of site with a budget or even available, then this is a viable option.

Even if it is nonprecision by machinist standards, there are still a number of parts that could be made.

I do wonder about the rigidity of the tool post holder, but that could be updated as necessary.

Keep on making stuff!!

[paulk]

While this isn't something I would build, I can appreciate the effort that went into building this machine.

The main upside is that if a lathe is definitely out of site with a budget or even available, then this is a viable option.

Even if it is nonprecision by machinist standards, there are still a number of parts that could be made.

I do wonder about the rigidity of the tool post holder, but that could be updated as necessary.

Keep on making stuff!!

Thanks for the positive response. You hit the idea on the head, Even if you want a backhoe, a shovel & bucket will get the job done!!!! Paulk