Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This video is how to make a pocket clip out of spring steel and brass for a pen plus some etching using Aluminum Black on the MINI LATHE. (MUCH) More information below!

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Stuff from this video:
Spring Steel: amzn.to/2fyJrwt (although I found it on eBay)
Aluminum Black: amzn.to/2vWHa5b
Vinyl Cutter: amzn.to/2ssRBHI
Vinyl: amzn.to/2t7eBxU
Green Loctite: amzn.to/2qhVSAd

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