Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This video is how to make a tailstock hex shaped die holder on the MINI LATHE. (MUCH) More information below!

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Stuff from this video:
Green Loctite: amzn.to/2qhVSAd
Tap and Die Set: amzn.to/2pBk6SB
Layout Fluid: amzn.to/2qhZeDr
Knurling Tool: amzn.to/2pI4fCq

Part 2: youtu.be/0v06IauXoRY
Part 3: youtu.be/W2ed9YpXC1E

Lathe: amzn.to/2nVBrEc

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

Lathe tools:
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Carbide Tools: amzn.to/2oRZWax
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Other stuff:
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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