Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This video is part 1 of making a polished billet aluminum shift knob for my Jeep Wrangler TJ on the MINI LATHE. (MUCH) More information below!

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Stuff from this video:
Polishing Kit: amzn.to/2rYy7NT
2000 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/2sqhfBg
Neoprene Seat Covers: amzn.to/2rVeaVc

Lathe: amzn.to/2nVBrEc

Stuff on the lathe:
Quick Change Tool Holder: amzn.to/2oZtFee
Tailstock Drill Chuck: amzn.to/2pmE0jX

Lathe tools:
Boring Bar: amzn.to/2pmy0b1
Carbide Tools: amzn.to/2oRZWax
Parting Tool: amzn.to/2nVCeW1
Center Bits: amzn.to/2oRRV5n
Drill Bits: amzn.to/2oz9W76

Other stuff:
Cutting oil: amzn.to/2ofkPaY

Mini Lathe troubleshooting guide: littlemachineshop.com/reference/drivetroubleshooting.pdf

Controller board wiring configuration: imgur.com/KIEzu92

The real version of the motor controller: amzn.to/2orw43F
Datasheet for the KBIC-120: galco.com/buy/KB-Electronics/KBiC-120

Super nice guy who repairs the controller boards: olduhfguy.com

Music:
youtube.com/watch?v=Z39zRoEK678