Making a lathe Centre Height Gauge from Hemingway kits

Jonesey Makes November 8, 2022
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In this video I make the Centre Height Gauge from Hemingway Kits, a very useful tool for setting the height of lathe tooling. The kit includes all the bar stock, castings and other hardware needed to complete the project as well as some excellent plans and build notes. I shall be giving this tool away to a subscriber 8 weeks after the video goes live. To be in with a chance of winning it 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the channel 2. Leave me a comment saying that you'd like to be included in the prize draw. I will select someone at random 8 weeks after the video goes live. Buy the kit from Hemingway; http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalog/Centre_Height_Gauge.html Support the channel; https://www.patreon.com/joneseymakes Buy project plans, 3D printable items and merch! https://www.joneseymakes.com/ Check me out on instagram; https://www.instagram.com/joneseymakes/ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Making the base 4:55 Lock nut 6:14 Post boss 8:57 Main shaft 10:22 Knife holders 14:54 Thumb screws 16:01 Knife blades 18:35 Heat treatment 19:11 Tempering 20:20 Competition give away 20:50 How to use the tool 23:08 Conclusion