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Gerrit's Hobbies

Lots of interests to keep me young

Gerrit's Hobbies

Category Archives: KC1022ML

Installing a DC motor on the lathe

Posted on May 19, 2018 by August 4, 2020

After many hours of using the lathe, it was time to finally get rid of changing belts and install a variable speed motor. Trolling Kijiji resulted in purchasing a 2.5HP 130VDC treadmill motor. The result, variable speed and much better … Continue reading →

Posted in KC1022ML

An interchangeable tool holder design

Posted on March 5, 2017 by August 4, 2020

The next few parts on the Glass Engine are brass. For that I need to grind some cutting tools, the geometry for brass cutting is quite different. While I have a Quick Change Toolpost, every cutter more or less needs … Continue reading →

Posted in KC1022ML, T-CGrinder

A bench for the ‘new’ lathe

Posted on October 21, 2016 by August 4, 2020

After cleaning up the lathe and removing some surface rust, it was time to make a bench. Having a good selection of used heating pipes in various diameters up to 4” provided lots of options. A gifted Mig welder topped … Continue reading →

Posted in KC1022ML
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