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sorry these are ones i made myself, your welcome to copy them. There are many types and variations that people have made. Which one are you interested in? Yes i made this item for my Vevor 29 inch chinese made lath.

Here are some new tool ideas from the mind of Theseafox. PART 1. Some are inspired buy others posts in this blog. The first one is a great item for all Lathe users. Similar items on Ebay cost $25 PLUS! This item was made from an old Protractor ruler and a piece of rod. It accurate to about 1/2 a...

The last item today is a item that is needed by many Mini-Lathe users. Its a little attachment for the Quick Change Tool post that allows Milling on the Lathe. Made from a tube, some bearings ,a few clips, A rod and a spindle. It allows cutting of D-Shafts and Keyways. Simply insert a Mill...

Welcome to the latest tools from the slight lunatic mind of theseafox. All are open source so feel free to copy at will. Some have been inspired by ideas of others in this blog. First of all, We have the Lathe Tool Leveling Tool numbered 557567-B. Its made from an old Protracting Ruler and a...

That way my first mistake. Going slow to watch the action of cutting. Also going right to the carbide bits thinking they cut smoother than HSS.

from someone that started like you on a mini-lathe, I found that just doing it you will learn the "feel" of the pressure and speed needed to get it right. The sweet spot between nothing and digging in depends on the blade being in the exact center.

Dear Friends, Theseafox Here! Coming to you with a new tool idea. How about a Lath Groove & Parting off tool with 36 Instantly replaceable blades AND many different thicknesses! Here is my prototype For using a Milling cutter to work as a Quick-Change tool holder insert. It consists of the...