The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

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CountMoogle
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The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45534Unread post CountMoogle
Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:54 am

Hello fellow Trolls!
I'm glad to finally be posting this project, something I hope you'll also get a good kick out of.
It wasn't until I found and abandon record player on the side of the road that I really started appreciating the art that is vinyl records. (six weeks ago)
You can imagine my relief after finding this forum in my research phase, So much knowledge to soak in, I must thank you guys for it all.
I guess posting this project (and others in the future) is one of my way of giving back.
I will continue to update this first post with... updates, so everything is in one spot.
Project, Start~o!

This Mini lathe is designed to 'cut' disk(or other soft plastics shapes) under 120mm in size.
The idea is to use parts I have on hand and my 3d printer to cut overall costs BUT still try to get the best sound quality I can.
After two week of research I took to SketchUp for some 3d modeling mockups. This final design is a compact mashup of examples and other lathes I've seen.
I won't go into every single detail in this build log, I'm more of a "Let me just show you" kinda guy.

Here are the models-
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Got most the wood cut out of sanded 1/2 inch plywood. I think Ill do a nice dark stain when finishing.
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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45535Unread post Sillitoe
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:17 am

Hi CountMoogle!

That looks awesome!!! :D

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45547Unread post CountMoogle
Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:17 pm

Sillitoe wrote:Hi CountMoogle!

That looks awesome!!! :D
thanks Silltoe! I enjoyed reading your build as well.

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45605Unread post CountMoogle
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:09 pm

Update No.2

I've printed most the parts and started bolting it together for a test fit. My gosh, I can't stop looking at it.
Even if the design isn't mechanically sound, it's still worth finishing.
The 'Tweeter plates' are removable so I can later switch them out with better ones without reprinting the entire head.
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I made sure to add a 'lift' feature to lift the head off the disk when need be.
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Here you can see the rear of the head make contact with the worm gear that will drive it to and fro.
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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45608Unread post carlos820
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:35 pm

Wow fantastic work!

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 45619Unread post Fabougino
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:46 pm

Look already great.


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Post: # 45624Unread post fredbissnette
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:02 pm

that is incredible
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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46024Unread post mrlogikal
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:21 am

This is amazing! Was it ever completed and operational?

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46025Unread post Voxster1965
Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:24 am

That looks awesome - how does she sound? :wink:

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46045Unread post inspector77
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:35 am

Looks Good!!!

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46087Unread post Ritter
Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:41 am

Looking good! :D

Makes my plain old wood and metal job look a bit simplistic!

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46187Unread post symatic
Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:04 am

extra points for using lego parts :)

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 46429Unread post Self-lather
Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:07 pm

You should really consider open sourcing this. I see lots of builds on here, and I've made a few myself, but just think about what we could do with an open source community effort.

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 47877Unread post The_House_Records
Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:59 pm

I think all of the images are dead :? . Could you PM me them or update the link?

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 47890Unread post ilium
Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:40 pm

The_House_Records wrote:I think all of the images are dead :? . Could you PM me them or update the link?
Photobucket is the worst.. but you can see some of the images if you go here..

http://s44.photobucket.com/user/CountMoogle/library/?sort=3&page=1


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Post: # 47893Unread post The_House_Records
Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:44 pm

How is the audio quality?

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Re: The Mini Lathe Build log (Update)

Post: # 47895Unread post jjwharris
Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:05 pm

Great stuff! What are you using for a turntable?
Record Lathe Embossing Supplies - http://www.supplies.johnnyelectric.co.nz/

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