Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This video is the first part of making of a machinists hammer with replaceable brass and acetal polymer faces on the MINI LATHE. Specifically it is the making of the aluminum handle and aluminum head piece. (MUCH) More information below!

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Download the drawings on how to make one of these yourself! patreon.com/posts/14548892

Competition playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNkS7pOL3ztD16jbtIaa6-S7LBWh5s25
and the rules.
docs.google.com/document/d/1tpauv9NcRKrKbQ_sKHwT1RR0LchGp6dtQeXIRYkarfE/edit?usp=sharing

Stuff from this video:
Knurling Tool: amzn.to/2pI4fCq
Acetal: amzn.to/2s2NV34
Tap and Die Set: amzn.to/2pBk6SB

Lathe: amzn.to/2nVBrEc

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

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:
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