Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
In this video I build a tailstock die holder for my lathe.
I built a crude tailstock die holder years ago, but I sold it with my old hercus lathe. I decided it is about time that I replaced it with a newer, better version.
Yes, there are plenty of simpler methods to constrain the part without slotting, I just wanted an excuse to try out the slotter!
I'm still convincing myself that voice overs are a good format, part of me wonders if I just make silent videos with minimal talking. Let me know what you think ⬇
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Guide Shaft
1:43 Making a new key... and then another
3:20 Turning the body
4:09 Retaining Screws
4:44 Slotting the body
5:26 Other slotting methods
6:00 Getting a grip
6:23 Cold Blue Makeover
7:02 Testing
Consider supporting me on patreon, where you get early access and behind the scenes updates! (cool people only 😎)
All my links:
linktr.ee/tom.make.here
In this video I build a tailstock die holder for my lathe.
I built a crude tailstock die holder years ago, but I sold it with my old hercus lathe. I decided it is about time that I replaced it with a newer, better version.
Yes, there are plenty of simpler methods to constrain the part without slotting, I just wanted an excuse to try out the slotter!
I'm still convincing myself that voice overs are a good format, part of me wonders if I just make silent videos with minimal talking. Let me know what you think ⬇
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Guide Shaft
1:43 Making a new key... and then another
3:20 Turning the body
4:09 Retaining Screws
4:44 Slotting the body
5:26 Other slotting methods
6:00 Getting a grip
6:23 Cold Blue Makeover
7:02 Testing
Consider supporting me on patreon, where you get early access and behind the scenes updates! (cool people only 😎)
All my links:
linktr.ee/tom.make.here
