24 inch Engine Lathe in 1/16 (Finished!)

[lab-dad]

Problem solved!
So simple, dont know why I didnt think of it!
I think Paul and Dallas were trying to convey the same idea but I just couldn't "see" it.
The two images should explain it better than words but;
I soldered the 1/16 shaft inside the offset 3/32 one at one end.
Now rotating the 1/16 shaft moves the whole thing in and out!
I also made up the handle - 3/32 square stock, 1/16 hole for the shaft and then split secured with a 1mm bolt.

Disengaged


Engaged


More soon!
-Marty

[SandiaPaul]

Yeah that is what I was trying to say. You didn't post back,  I was all set to make a quick 3D model think you were tearing your hair out over this. This is really what happens on a real lathe.

How about a shaper or planer next?

Paul

[Malachi Constant]

Making this little thing "work" is just plain nuts!  But, probably in a good way ... glad to see that you've got that bit worked out.  You won't have any trouble now when you get around to that relatively simple little meat slicer.    -- Dallas

[TRAINS1941]

Yeah that is what I was trying to say. You didn't post back,  I was all set to make a quick 3D model think you were tearing your hair out over this. This is really what happens on a real lathe.

How about a shaper or planer next?

Paul

Paul here's the Planer he also did a Drill Press.

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Jerry

[lab-dad]

Well thanks to Tropical storm Isaak and a generator (no power since 8/26 @22:00 hrs)
I was able to finish the work on the headstock.



Paul.
Here is the planer;
http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=1656.90

The drill press;
http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=1770.75

I think I would like a universal miller or similar.
Looking last night the shop will likely be between 40 and 48" long and only about 16" deep (only half of the shop, may be a bit more so i can have a track through it).

Power came on about an hour ago so I was able to post this update.

-Marty

[billmart]

That is looking super nice, Marty. 

Bill Martinsen

[TRAINS1941]

Power is on.  But I don't see it turning

Besides that an excellent job.

Jerry

[michael mott]

So is the black gear a Lego gear or a kn-ex gear?

Michael

[SandiaPaul]

Ooops, sheesh I have CRS! I forgot about the planer!

OK universal mill next!

Paul

[lab-dad]

Thanks guys!
Michael.
The gears are for r/c cars; 64 pitch (which is the finest I could find)
They are available in hundreds of teeth and affordable; $3 - $8
-Marty

[Mobilgas]

Marty, The r/c section.... in my LHS is were i found some small Gears.... when i was looking for something i could use on the Tow boom for my O scale Tow Truck Build  

[lab-dad]

Change gears finished.



And yes they actually work. 
I am considering making the lower gear operate the lead screw just to ensure my place in the crazy bin.
If I do that then I guess i need to do the half nut on the tool rest to prove I am a full nut!

Craig,
The issue with the r/c gears as they are kind of thick, which is what I needed for the back gears and such.

-Marty

[lab-dad]

Lowered stance.

[TRAINS1941]

PERFECT

Jerry

[Ray Dunakin]

Looking good!