mini lathe tool post grinder

Hello again guys,

Finally got around to making a tool post grinder. There has been numerous occasions over the years where one was needed. It is 2 speed, fixed height and can be reversed or flipped over for different tasks.

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Much fun and swearing was had making the video (edited out all naughty words and stuff ups of course!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byl51LbRTPc

cheers till next time

Nice work Stevohdee
Great video, keep it up

Doug

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Originally Posted by rossbotics

Nice work Stevohdee
Great video, keep it up

Doug

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Thanks doug, thought i usually posted when u guys were asleep? You've been playin with yr machinery all night havent ya??

Stevohdee
What type of motor did you use

Some of us never sleep

Motor is a 7000rpm 12volt dc from a child's ride on car. They are pretty common, have seen on ebay same size up to 15000 revs about 18 bucks au, 6500 revs about 11$

Haha, dont i know it, neighbors have banged on shed a few times yellin "go to bed!!"

very nice done Stevohdee!

Nice work man and great video :thumbsup:

Nicely made super compact grinder!

I'm looking with a lot more interest all childs with those disturbing mini cars now. ;-)

[QUOTE=almarghi;116619]very nice done Stevohdee![/QUOT

Thanyou

Thanks mountainman

Brilliant work. Has inspired me as I need a tool post grinder/drill. If mine looks and works half as well as yours when it's finished I'll be happy.

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Nicely made super compact grinder

I'm looking with a lot more interest all childs with those disturbing mini cars now. ;-)

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Thanks okapi, see these cars thown out all the time, theyve usually got a nice wiring system attached also

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Thanks Stevohdee! We've added your Tool Post Grinder to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: Stevohdee's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Congratulations Stevohdee - your Mini Lathe Tool Post Grinder is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

After last week's winning Milling Machine Power Feed, that's two in a row for Stevohdee! On a tough week too, with multiple other excellent builds.

Like the Superbowl, nobody has ever won three Homemade Tool of the Week awards in a row. Previous two-in-a-row winners include:

Brendon in 2015: Marking Gauge and Dovetailing Bench
mklotz in 2016: Bench Block Enhancements and Model Cement Mixer
tonyfoale in 2016: Horizontal Milling Machine and Drum Brake Grinder
rossbotics in 2017: Tilting Dividing Fixture and Dial Indicator Attachment, and again for Center Punch Guide and Deburrer
thehomeengineer in 2018: Ring Roller and Axle Stands

Some good picks from this past week:

Countersink Sharpening Fixture by rossbotics
Transit by mklotz
Bull Nose by big o
Simple Dremel Belt Sander by Tuomas
Demagnetizer by Don42
Drill Press Handle Switch by almarghi
External Headstock Gearbox Plans by LMMasterMariner
Adjustable Outfeed Stand by threesixesinarow
Sorting Tray by Bony
Sliding Door Disassembly Tool by ranald
Pet Gate by Downeast Thunder


Stevohdee - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post.

You'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and gift card choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

Here are both of your winning tools:


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Congradulations on your win, well deserved

Doug

Congratulations Steveohdee, well Deserved!! If you keep this up, You are going to have lots of bling on your avatar before you know it! Great build and design and love the engraving (Wow) freehand!! Didn't quite get the detail of the magnetic standoffs but that's a Cool Idea! Really enjoyed the video and quality of shots and the lighting was great!

Thanks for sharing with us!

PJ

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Congradulations on your win, well deserved

Doug

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Thanks doug, much appreciated

Thanks pj, magnets are 5mm long, 4mm dia. The ones on motor side are mounted 3mm deep so to give 2mm to position the other magnets in brass legs and keep guard straight. Have accidentally glued in wrong polarity on other projects, triple & quadruple checkin is neccessary when using these things as they can flip in a millisecond.

Cheers

Waouh ! Well deserved, I like this build, and your video is gorgeous ! I learned a couple of things, I like the way you do things and the nice blend of manual and machine process. This is the way I also work, and your etching method by hand is impressive !
What's that black product you're using here?
Great Craftsman!
Thanks for posting this,
Christophe

Thanks christophe for such a nice message, the blackening product is aluminium black made by birchwood casey, bought from the local gun shop, i also use brass black as well.
Cheers

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Thanks pj, magnets are 5mm long, 4mm dia. The ones on motor side are mounted 3mm deep so to give 2mm to position the other magnets in brass legs and keep guard straight. Have accidentally glued in wrong polarity on other projects, triple & quadruple checkin is neccessary when using these things as they can flip in a millisecond.

Cheers

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Those are some tiny magnets and would definitely be jump'n fiddly bits to work with...like roll pins with attitude! :p Thanks for the detail...makes sense now.
PJ

Beautifully done, a work of functional art. I like it. Thanks for your video. Chuck S:.

this is great :thumbsup:
would you mine sharing plans please

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Originally Posted by CHP

this is great :thumbsup:
would you mine sharing plans please

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Thanks chp, unfortunately i seldom make plans just somewhat rough scetches. You can take a screenshot of the scetch from the video and then find most measurements in the video,
Cheers stevoh

thanks for answering.
ill do that
cheers
Luc

Great work Stevohdee and nice finishing touches.

Tony.

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Originally Posted by Tonyg

Great work Stevohdee and nice finishing touches.

Tony.

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Thanks Tony

What a fantastic tool, you are highly skilled!

That is a nice clean build. Great project!