Time to make my own parts!!!! update 3/8/11 Custom bolt handle

[airgunenthusiast]

That is a solidly constructed lathe that can create an endless variety of small airgun parts.  Your pistol safety pin project turned out really well.    FYI - If you intend to cut much aluminum or brass you might consider purchasing a benchtop bandsaw and then install a bi-metal blade on it.  It will cut non-ferrous metals with ease & precision.   AE

[Crosshairs]

Thanks alot for the tip ! i do have a small bandsaw and was wondering what blade to use, now i know. im happy you like the safety,your opinoin means alot.its just a hobbie and i get much pleasure turning my own parts.you never know maybe i can make some extra cash.
                            Mike

[Crosshairs]

Found a old brass valve,so i tryed my first valve mod.And my 2nd safety this one has a better finish then the 1st one.
                        Mike

[Crosshairs]

more pics   OK  no more pics.

[Oane]

we always want more pics!

nice work mike! i don't mind saying I'm a bit envious of you and your machine and your gun collection!

[Crosshairs]

Thank you my friend.Thats what happens when you cant work any more due to back,but not a bad thing in a way.
                        Mike

[ChokingVictim]

Great job Mike!

[Crosshairs]

Thanks Tom ! next safety for my 2260.i will work my way up to bigger projects. Valve before shot.
                   Mike

[bdb12586]

looking good mike, when you goint to start makeing FT pistons.

[Crosshairs]

I need to order one so i can copy it.I dont wanna pull mine from my 1377,plus i need another one for my other 1377.
                Mike

[Crosshairs]

Anyone know where i can get lathe bits and accessories, did i spell that right ?   i suck at spelling 
                                 Mike

[mr007s]

Anyone know where i can get lathe bits and accessories, did i spell that right ?   i suck at spelling 
                                 Mike

Try McMaster-Carr, Grainger, and MSC just to name a few.
your spelling doesn't have to suck, Google has a free download that will fix that with just a few clicks

[airgunenthusiast]

Here are some affordable 1/4" lathe bits which are good for small work.  Cost depends on material - HSS - Carbide - & where the tooling was made.  Be sure to get some center drills a live center too.  Harbor Freight, Grizzly, Little Machine Shop, Amazon, Ebay, etc. are good sources for affordable tooling & accessories.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?category=&q=lathe+bit

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-indexable-carbide-tool-set-39931.html

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Carbide-Tipped-Tool-Bit-Sets-1-4-20-pc-/G9775

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lathe+tooling&x=3&y=17

[Crosshairs]

Thanks for the info guys.Grizzy has what i was looking for.
                     Mike

[zuke]

I use to pick up a lot of tooling off EBAY