Lathe Way And Leadscrew Cover Upgrade

Video Description

G'day everyone, A mod that has been on my list for a long time is a way cover for the lathe bed. Most of the cutting action happens directly above the ways and as a result chips and swarf will be deposited on to the ways. I always try to keep these ground in surfaces as clean as I can, but I always find small chips under the carriage. As well as a way cover, a leadscrew cover is also on my list of upgrades. Fine chips will get stuck on to the leadscrew, and I have to clean them before I use it. I also want to try and increase the rigidity of the carriage at the same time, and I will do this by bolting on a large piece of steel bar. There isn't much material in the standard carriage, so any extra material should help increase the rigidity and improve the cut. I hope you enjoy the video. Lathe: Sieg C3 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe Mill: Sieg x2.7l Vertical Mill Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - Chip Tray Idea 1:10 - Way Cover 1:42 - Leadscrew Cover 2:08 - Making The Bolt On bracket 5:14 - Machining The Lathe Carriage 6:41 - Machining A Slot For The Guide Ways, Cross Slide And Deburring 7:47 - Drilling Holes For The Bolts 9:38 - Making The Way Cover Retaining Bracket 11;23 - Making The Headstock Bracket 12:57 - Way Cover Is Assembled #machining #DIY #minilathe