This wood lathe is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. The taig micro lathe ii is an excellent, good quality lathe, manufactured in the usa. I have been using taig equipment in my own shop for over twelve years and i am an enthusiastic fan of the taig lathe and milling machines both the manual and cnc versions, their economy, capability and over all style. This lathe has many new additions and it has now replaced my original taig lathe.
The electronic speed control allows continuously variable speed control from 70 to 2800 rpm. Here it is shown on my taig lathe, doing what it does. A trained operator can accomplish more machining jobs with the engine lathe than with any other machine tool. Taig sent me a prototype of their power feed for the taig lathe. Lyndexnikken mazak multiplex static live tooling catalog. The micro lathe iis signature drilling tailstock is the taigs most recognizable feature.
It has two sealed ball bearings in its spindle allowing up to 7,000 rpm spindle speed, coupled with a six speed positive vbelt drive. May 01, 2017 how to properly cut lathe soft jaws part 1. The following procedure describes the tools and steps required to assemble the taig micro lathe ii kit many people buy the taig micro lathe ii kit as a way to save money and learn about the construction of a basic lathe. View and download taig tools micro lathe ii user manual online. The basic taig lathe features a 15 ground and stabilized steel bed on aluminum base the 45 ways are accurate to 0. Although not specifically for the taig, a good book about the basics of lathe work. Mounting the lathe to a board is necessary because of the. This allows for a much broader range of tooling options. 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. Being an aerospace manufacturer for over 18 years our machinists know the importance of table backlash compensation and full gib adjustments for wear as employed in the manufacture of the micro mill. Articles on the taig manual and cnc milling machines. Craftsman 1012890010 lathe manual lost creek machine inc.
You wouldnt think it would work but ive been unable to get it to slip due to the gear reduction. We sell every item taig makes including replacement parts and every accessory for every machine. I got a 4 jaw independent chuck, dead centerdrilling quill for the tail stock, cutoff tool with a back post, drill chucks, compound slide, and riser blocks from nick at carters tools. Save this manual keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Taig micro lathe ii rebuild, restoration and redesign. The unit consists of a gearbox, lead screw and new handwheel assembly for the carriage. The micro lathe iis signature drilling tailstock is the taig s most recognizable feature. Taig tools micro lathe ii user manual pdf download. Craftsman 1012890010 lathe manual lost creek machine. Get the best deals on manual metalworking lathes when you shop the largest online. Taig manuals instruction manual and user guide for taig.
I am going to describe the lathe using a taig peatol lathe, because thats what. Mounting the lathe or mill to a board for stability. Taig tools arizona lathes and milling machines call. The following parts are the basic lathe components for either the wood turning or metal turning option. The kit comes complete with all the parts required to build a fully functioning lathe although you will need to supply the. I have been using taig equipment in my own shop for over fourteen years and i am an enthusiastic fan of the taig lathe and milling machines both the manual and cnc versions, their economy, capability and over all style. Jun 15, 2011 the spindle motor is a 180v 400w dc motor that is used in an asian 12x7 lathe. Welcome to my pages devoted to the taig lathe and taig milling machines. Specifications introduction the taig lathe components are set by the manufacturer and should not require any adjustment before use.
After some reading i took it apart, cleaned and adjusted the carriage, cross slide and tail stock. You should, however, go over each component, not only to check for proper adjustment, but also to. It also describes modifications and improvements that the new user can use as exercises that will aid familiarity with the lathe and its operation. The taig lathe was originally designed for the optical work and seems to be best suited for that task. If i wanted to equip a lathe for cnc, that might be a different matter, but i have no need for that. Also, for a manual lathe i personally prefer the taigs rack and pinion for carriage motion as opposed to the lead screw that the sherline uses. Milling machine metal working machines, metal working tools, manual lathe, micro. Theyre sturdy, and will do any of the normal machining operations within. Get the best deals on manual metalworking lathes when you shop the largest online selection at.
At one time taig offered a ww collet spindle but it has been discontinued. Headstock and tailstock risers provides a 6 inch swing. Its simplicity, sound engineering, and rugged design, coupled with a very competitive price, have gained it an enthusiastic following. Page 4 3 jaw chuck work new chuck key and backing plate made. Spent yesterday afternoon installing the latest version of the taig lathe there are various improvements that have been made over the years, but the most significant one is the addition of a. This book was revised in 2019 and is now in its second edition. I have written a companion book for the taig lathe. You can literally purchase the lathe in anything from a kit form to a deluxe, ready to use right out of the box unit. Book how to run a lathe reprint of old south bend lathe manual.
The taig lathe was originally designed for precision machining of watch and clock parts. The identical lathe that this one replaced in 2007 is alive and well and shows few signs of its twentytwo years of use. Taig micro lathe ii model 4500 complete plus extras works great. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wood lathe, do not use it until the proper training and knowledge have been obtained. Lathe operations od1645 lesson 1task 1 sliding gap feature, this lathe is similar to the floormounted engine lathe. Taig lathe instruction booklet 03j71 micromachineshop.
In assembly of your micro lathe the lapping of mating parts with a mild abrasive is suggested. Support block for end of lathe and indexing block for use with the pulley. The taig lathe nick carters taig lathe and milling machine pages. Whether you are working with steel, aluminum, brass, wood, or plastic our equipment can handle any of these materials. Taig tools micro lathe ii user manual 17 pages brand. Rigid construction, often with cast iron bases and precisionground slideways, keeps each engine lathe working smoothly and accurately for. Write the products serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number. Taig tools arizona lathes and milling machines call 480. Here are some selected pictures of my present taig lathe and modifications.
See more ideas about lathe, diy cnc and machine tools. Whether youre looking for a small metal lathe or a large industrial lathe, we have a model thats right for you. The turret lathe is a lathe used extensively for the highspeed production of duplicate parts. Ive been using a taig lathe at home for more than 10 years now. You should, however, go over each component, not only to check for proper adjustment, but also to familiarize yourself with the lathe. Adding a lead screw to the taig was a bit of work but in the end it has the advantages of both.
Specifications introduction the taig lathe components are set by the manufacturer and should not require any adjustment before. Field and maintenance shops generally use a lathe that can be adapted to many operations and that is not too large to be moved from one work site to another. The taig lathe is an excellent quality lathe, however it is not designed for or well suited for watch work. The engine lathe figure 71 is ideally suited for this purpose. Taig milling attachment mini lathe milling attachment. You must make a mounting block that is about 1 tall to mount this mini lathe milling attachment on the cross slide. This is the book which the south bend lathe factory used to ship with their lathes. The stepper motor is a pacific scientific powermax ii, rated at 3. You wouldnt think it would work but ive been unable to get it. The prototype taig power feed the taig lathe and milling.
I now have a taig lathe, courtesy of a friend on the unimat yahoo group. As the taig lathe has never been supplied with an operating manual, this book is an invaluable source of information on the lathe, how to set it up, and what accessories are available for it. Due to maintaining a large inventory of taig items, we ship 95% of all orders received before 5. Unfollow lathe manuals to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With an optional riser block, parts up to 6 in diameter can be turned over the bed. I made this one from a picture i saw in tony jeffrees taig book. It is basic, came with a tailstock which is missing the dead centre. 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. Mini lathe beads polisher machine woodworking diy craft rotary tool 100w 110v.
An instruction booklet with full descriptions of accessories is available. The spindle motor is a 180v 400w dc motor that is used in an asian 12x7 lathe. Types of lathes lathe figure 71 is ideally suited for this purpose. A trained lathes can be divided into three types for easy identification. This system comes loaded with additional free goodies right now.
An excellent mild abrasive used for this purpose is a thin paste of. I bought it on ebay set up for pen turning and no extra parts. 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. Each precise, durable metal lathe from baileigh will hold exacting tolerances for years. If you are planning on staying with manual machining, the 7x12 and longer seig and real bull lathes are a lot more lathe for the money with the caveat that they will take more tuning to get to the accuracy of the taig or sherline. Kim tolls plans for a dividing head for the taig lathe.
At taig tools we manufacture precision desktop milling machines, lathes otherwise known as micro mills and micro lathes and a complete line of accessories to tackle any type of task. The tension adjustment is similar to that used on the mill. The taig micro mill includes the industry standard er16 spindle. Taig miniature lathe for wood or metal lee valley tools. I have been using taig equipment in my own shop for over fourteen years and i am an enthusiastic fan of the taig lathe and milling machines both the manual and cnc versions, their economy, capability and. Most all my machining projects have been geared to small machines.
Being an aerospace manufacturer for over 18 years our machinists know the importance of table backlash compensation and full gib adjustments for wear. Taig prefers to provide added mechanical features to allow the mill to be more useful without raising the price. This miniature tailstock replica reflects the original style prior to the addition of the small brass seat for the drill chuck located on the ram and the removable pin in the linkage. This page shows the mods i made which make the lathe much more convenient and fast to use. The taig milling attachment makes a good small milling attachment for the mini lathe.
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