Manual Spindle Crank

[ehamady]

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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[clevinski]

Nice solution and execution! I made mine a couple of years ago, but the one thing I would change (and may next time I have a lot of threading to do) is replace the handle with a ball. I seem to end up holding the end of the handle, and a ball would be more comfortable!

 

[ehamady]

Nice solution and execution! I made mine a couple of years ago, but the one thing I would change (and may next time I have a lot of threading to do) is replace the handle with a ball. I seem to end up holding the end of the handle, and a ball would be more comfortable!

A ball handle is an interesting idea. I may have to try it.

 

[Harris Creek Central]

Lovely workmanship. Thanks for posting all the pictures.

 

[ehamady]

Thanks! It has been an invaluable tool and I use it all the time.

 

[randyc]

This was my solution. Note that it was made for an Emco 8 x 18 but I think that the spindle bore is about the same as the mini-lathe.

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/no-back-gears-need-slower-speed.32438/