Journey to Journeyman series using my Atlas 618. I made a thread protector on my lathe

Outstanding! I am going to try this project myself.
 
I love your enthusiasm. The fact you really enjoy this, means you will do great at it IMO. So it is in school any way. Find you a tap drill chart to print up if you dont have a comp in the shop. Not sure what rpm your running while drilling but it looked a little fast for bits that big. Bigger= slower while smaller=faster. Finding the angle the tool cuts best at is one of the hard parts I think. That and speeds and feeds. I have about 40 hhs bits that came with my lathe and I aint sure what most are for. I just kinda figure it out as I go. When boring ID the cutter has to be center or a tick above or it will rub on the bottom. OD is the opposite if I'm recalling correct.

Awesome job
 
Very well done, really enjoyed your enthusiasm and presentation. I admit to saying stop! a couple of times about when you added the text saying don't do this. That is indeed part of learning.

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Bernie: You are way too kind! I will post a "lessons learned" video. I will try to post it at the end of the episode, or the beginning of the next one. GREAT IDEA! So thank you very much.....

GK1918: I'm not a teacher, but I take that as a great compliment! Thank you very much! It was frustrating figuring out the boring process, but was awesome when I got it. Now I have to figure out how to turn.....

CAW: Do it! It's very rewarding. Don't make the mistakes I made. (If you watched my video, you see how I broke 2 gears). Good luck and let us know how you did. And thank you very much.....

chuckorlando: I really am enjoying this "machinist" ride. You are correct about those speeds. I was drilling too fast for that size bit. I figured that out at the end....OF COURSE;-) I have some HSS bit too that I have to figure out. And thank you very much......

mgalusha: Thank you so much! And I know what you mean. I scream "NO!" when I watch guys doing something I know is wrong too, LOL. I just wish I wasn't the "hammer" type of machinist. It's a learning process. Thanks again....
 
I see that you made 2 pieces. A thread protector, and a steel tap sleeve. :rolleyes:

Jake Parker
 
jster,
I have read the posts and watched your video. Thanks for taking time to share. I picked up a couple tips and a lot of inspiration. Now I just need to make myself some shop time.
 
Jake: Tru dat! LOL;-)

Long Roof: Thank you so much! I love this new hobby and am making tons of mistakes. I just hope the mistakes get less and less. Make some shop time, cuz it's fun:)
 
jster, found your video today. I will be watching others as well. IMHO mistakes are the best lessons. Experience is knowing what not to do!
Looks great, Larry
 
Jster, Great video! I love the enthusiasm and how you show the trials and errors. It's encouraging to see someone working things out along with. Keep up the great work, you're so encouraging!
 
MedfordChris: What's encouraging is nice feedback like yours! Thank you very much! I love this new hobby and I sure hope I have a STEEP learning curve;-) Thanks again.......jster

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LJP: Thank you so much! And you are so right about experience. It really is knowing what NOT to do! Thanks again....jster
 
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