Making the Spindles for Heavy Duty Tool Post Grinder - Part 2

Dive into the second part of creating a heavy-duty tool post grinder, focusing on the crucial process of making the spindles. Learn how to transform raw steel into precision-machined components through detailed demonstrations of turning and boring hollow steel on a lathe. Follow along as the video guides you through the intricate steps of manufacturing spindle shafts, including precision turning, drilling, tapping, and cutting external threads for locking nuts. Observe the transition to milling operations for cutting keyways, a vital step for ensuring smooth pulley operation. Watch the assembly process of installing bearings and fitting shafts into housings, culminating in a test fit with the mount and clamps from Part 1. Gain insights into using various machine tools, including the Hafco TM-26120G and TM-1740G Centre Lathes, and the Hafco BM-63VE Milling machine, in this comprehensive 54-minute tutorial by Cutting Edge Engineering Australia.

Making the SPINDLES for our HEAVY DUTY Tool Post Grinder! | Part 2 | Shop Made Tools