However, my machining skills and tools were limited and the project was a failure. Pictures of taig lathe the taig lathe and milling machine. Leon dionne sent in some great details of his taig lathe setup. It is kind of a contrast to the taig lathe, in that, where the lathe offers itself up to a number of projects that can be made just for the sole purpose of adding to the lathe, the taig mill is kind of done when you get it. The highest i could go with my index plates was 96 and they were too small to reach these high numbers. This is a book which will appeal to the complete novice as well as the advanced owner. The taig lathe a new book by tony jeffree available through me in the u. Trizza, the clisby is cute as a bugs ear but its also about the same size.
It has two sealed ball bearings in its spindle, with a variable speed, direct current motor that turns the machine at any. Supertech is the company that produces the supercam software used on the taig cnc mills. Spent yesterday afternoon installing the latest version of the taig lathe there are various improvements that have been made over the. Originally, i had only intended to copy a few parts of the lathe. Nothing wrong with that if your intrests lay towards the micro projects but the taig is twice as big and is probably available somewhere down your way as the petol lathe as it is in britain. Lathe machines lathe machines lathe accessories publications milling machines milling accessories measurement bonus products spare.
The stepper motor is a pacific scientific powermax ii, rated at 3. Taig sent me a prototype of their power feed for the taig lathe. A micro lathe also styled microlathe or microlathe is a machine tool used for the complex shaping of metal and other solid materials. For precision consider sherline, cowells, levin i have a taig mill cnced and a sherline 4400 lathe cncedi didnt go with the taig lathe because i didnt like the approach and it is more. Arduino dividing head indexer for making clock wheels. The fine feed lead screw is based on tony jeffrees design, and the. On a small lathe like these i found i prefer the screw driven z axis to the classic carriage handwheel. A dividing head for the peatoltaig lathe tony jeffree, may, 1998 introduction i decided to try my hand at clockmaking about 6 years ago, not realizing quite how much time would be involved in acquiring and building a suitable set of tools before i got any. It has lots of slots and grooves a perfect practice project. Micro lathes are related to fullsized lathes but are distinguished by their small size and differing capabilities, application, use. The tension adjustment is similar to that used on the mill. The microlathe ii is a machine that will turn all materials including wood, metal and plastic. The taig lathe is an excellent quality lathe, however it is not designed for or well suited for watch work. I made this one from a picture i saw in tony jeffree s taig book, thanks for the ideas, tony.
If you are a beginner with the taig lathe, id say its required and its got a some stuff for the more experienced as well. The taig lathe tony jeffree s taig lathe book, new edition, for 2020. Most all my machining projects have been geared to small machines. A comprehensive dividing capability for the peatoltaig lathe. This oil is made for machine tools and dearmond tool is now making it available in handy, pint sized bottles. The sherline motor and controller are an excellent match to the taig lathe. So, for a while ive kept an eye on various machines in the unimat 34sldb, sherline, taigpeatol, perriscowells, proxxon range of things. If you are looking for an open loop cnc mill, then this is a great choice. This page shows the mods i made which make the lathe much more convenient and fast to use.
This is a book which will appeal to the complete novice as well as the advanced machinist. Here is another tutorial for those just getting started with the taig lathe. Ive been using a taig lathe at home for more than 10 years now. The board is capable of processing inputs from an encoder, allowing it to be used to control threading in a cnc lathe, for example. Taig model 4500 micro lathe ii jewelers hobby lathe. Looks a bit like a frankenstein machine, but it is accurate, reliable, and easy to modify. Ive provided some dimensions along with the descriptions. Lathe machines lathe machines lathe accessories publications milling machines milling accessories measurement bonus products spare parts ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping. Usa as the taig lathe, in the uk as the peatol lathe. My high school age grandson, was given a taig micro lathe ii minus the motor. You wouldnt think it would work but ive been unable to get it to slip due to the gear reduction.
I have a taig lathe and it is great as long as it matches the size of parts you want to machine. Follow the underlined links to find references, figures, other articles etc. Our way oil will keep your taig or any machine tool. There will be a price increas on all taig manufactured machines and accessories effective may 1, 2015. These are the open loop series of the taig cnc mills. See more ideas about lathe, diy cnc and metal working. Theyre sturdy, and will do any of the normal machining operations within. The taig lathe is a popular desktop lathe, widely used in a variety of applications from clockmaking and model engineering through to penturning and pool cue manufacture.
Tony jeffree has filled a longstanding void in the documentation of the taig lathe with his excellent book the taig lathe. The spindle motor is a 180v 400w dc motor that is used in an asian 12x7 lathe. I cover a couple fundamental operations, facing and turning, and how i do them. This is my version of the original design by tony jeffree modified by walter anderson and further modified by me. You can literally purchase the lathe in anything from a kit form to a deluxe, ready to use right out of the box unit. View and download taig tools micro lathe ii user manual online.
The taig 2026er and 2027er are also called the taig 2000hder and 2000leer. This is hardly surprising, as the taig and sherline lathes are similar in size. Sep 24, 2017 here is another tutorial for those just getting started with the taig lathe. The microlathe ii has a machined, ground and stabilized steel bed. Smaller than life, 79 sebbins pond drive, bedford, nh. The taig lathe is a very capable and reasonably compact system that comes very highly recommended. This lathe has many new additions and it has now replaced my original taig lathe.
The taig carriage handwheel has no dial and no way to adapt a power feed. I made this one from a picture i saw in tony jeffrees taig book, thanks for the ideas, tony. Here are pictures of the taig micro lathe and taig milling machine, pictures of my. In addition to the traditional operation of the lathe the taig micro lathe ii can be adapted to use the ww style collets preferred by the finest miniaturists as well as watchmakers. Most of the mods only save a few seconds but thats a lot when you consider that using a lathe is performing numerous small steps most taking only a few seconds.
For mew and model engineer me subscriptions and back issues call 01858435344 uk. The first seven chapters cover the basics for the beginning owner, from safety to basic use. In an internet search for the recommended motor for this machine, i was surprised to see that it uses a very large, 1725 rpm, 14hp with a 12 dia. Taig catalogue prices taig australia, lathes, milling. Its simplicity, sound engineering, and rugged design, coupled with a very competitive price, have gained it. Nick also sells taig equipment at discount prices in the usa. I have to decide between a powerfeed and a 4 jaw chuck and the chuck is winning out if i can add a power feed later. Mar 05, 20 can anyone tell me if you can add a powerfeed to a taig after you buy it. I am familiar in seeing this lathe in advertisements, but never had my hands on one. I have written a companion book for the taig lathe.
The peatol micro lathe, manufactured in the usa as the taig lathe, provides a very costeffective means of entering the world of metal turning, for clock making or other light model engineering uses. A micro lathe is a machine tool used for the complex shaping of metal and other solid materials. Welcome to my pages devoted to the taig lathe and taig milling machines. Taig tools micro lathe ii user manual pdf download.
This book was revised in 2019 and is now in its second edition. A lathe can easily be a life long investment if you choose the right one. Tony jeffrees taig lathe book nick carters taig lathe pages. Suppliers here are some places to get cheap motors. We sell every item taig makes including replacement parts and every accessory for every machine. This site gives details of tony jeffree s spare time activities in horology and model engineering. I had previously attempted to build a dividing head for the taig lathe according to tony jeffrees site. The taig lathe comprehensive handbook by tony jeffree 240v dc variable speed motor 0 to 2,400 rpm 2 step pulley for motor spindle motor mounting bracket for headstock mounting bracket spacer slimline spindle wrench for changing chucks and arbors calico dust cover recommended retail price. There are a number of articles related to the taig lathe and. There are a number of articles related to the taig lathe and peatol lathe, and the taig cnc mill. Although the sherline motor mount can be attached directly to the taig headstock, i chose to make a mount of my own design. Jun 15, 2011 the spindle motor is a 180v 400w dc motor that is used in an asian 12x7 lathe. The identical lathe that this one replaced in 2007 is alive and well and shows few signs of its twentytwo years of use. Smaller than life, 79 sebbins pond drive, bedford, nh 03110.
I have a readout on my sherline but it would be difficult to put one on the taig. The former is more comfortable on the palm of your hand. Bonnie klein used to make a well known wood lathe based on the taig lathe, and still has several interesting accessories. One of the best books on using small machines that ive seen. The prototype taig power feed the taig lathe and milling. I was looking what needs to be changed to make the crossslide metric. The unit consists of a gearbox, lead screw and new handwheel assembly for the carriage.
Keith brookes pdf on making a boring head for the taig mill 5. Apr 20, 2011 the taig lathe is based on imperial dimensions inches while i. Referencing tonys first edition, taig lathe, chapter standard accessories, 5. The following parts are the basic lathe components for either the wood turning or metal turning option. Again, an interesting feature but not particularly useful here.
Its simplicity, sound engineering, and rugged design, coupled with a very competitive price, have gained it an enthusiastic following. At one time taig offered a ww collet spindle but it has been discontinued. Manufactured in the usa and sold in the uk as the peatol and in holland and possibly other continental european countries as the grimberg the taig 2. My taig is fairly new and i think possible changed from the old ones. A miniature replica of the taig micro lathe ii a project in the making looking around my workshop for some interesting shapes to carve out using my new taig mill, the first thing i spotted was my 1986 taig lathe. Due to maintaining a large inventory of taig items, we ship 95% of all orders received before 5. Taig australia the taig lathe tony jeffrees 65000 tony jeffree has filled a longstanding void in the documentation of the taig lathe with his excellent book the taig lathe.
The taig lathe tony jeffrees taig lathe book, new edition, for 2020. The taig lathe was originally designed for the optical work and seems to be best suited for that task. Looks a bit like a frankenstein machine, but it is accurate, reliable, and easy to. See more ideas about lathe, micro lathe and metal working. The frames are the same, and they offer a little slower but the same smooth movement as the other taig mills. Nick carters taig lathe pages a must read for a vast store of further information, tips and pointers of interest to users of taig peatol lathes or their various derivatives. The author in england has said he has some however. A pdf file of all the boring head drawings for easy downloading and viewing. This site gives details of tony jeffrees spare time activities in horology and model engineering.
My lathe is powered by a 14hp 220 volt 3 phase motor with a jack shaft attached to the motor the motor is controlled by a vfd variable frequency drive, which gives me speed control from zero to max, forward and reverse, controlled start and stop, and a number of other features. Our way oil will keep your taig or any machine tool running silky smooth. You wouldnt think it would work but ive been unable to get it. A simple dividing head will make some of my shop tasks easier, and besides, i want one. Fisher machine makes a 14 shank edge finder suitable for the taig milling machine. If you are on the lookout for a lathe for precision work, do not put the taig lathe on your list, it has many more issues than the taig mill. One of its limitations, as the uses to which it is put become more sophisticated, is that it has. Here are some selected pictures of my present taig lathe and modifications.
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