Here are my videos that document some of the improvements in detail:
Spindle lock upgrade video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xFohCGA_l8
Motor upgrade from 250W to 600W brushless video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndhsCeuEv-4
Ring light for the spindle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnl3pjBt-K4
Improved locking knobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USBg_PuF6r8
Draw bar improvement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pY7Udu97BA
Installing tachometers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0AiAv8XL7c
Tramming the column: https://youtu.be/8iK1hlLNB9E
Links to many of the parts are below, and here's the parts for the cross slide motor:
The motor I used for the for the cross slide is this one: https://amzn.to/3DitFh6
and I used this speed controller: https://amzn.to/3ro8tmY
I have learned a lot from YouTube - especially from Quinn of Blondihacks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Jf7t6BL4e74O53dL6arSw
She has an excellent series of tutorials for beginners and demonstrates many clever tools and techniques.
Little Machine Shop for belt drive, column support and much more:
www.littlemachineshop.com
this is the primary go to site for small machine tools and accessories.
Touch DRO: www.touchdro.com
Magnetic Scale four DRO (1m length that you can cut down for X, Y, and Z axes):
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=5498&category=
My machining play list:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbms9GizN4aTLsOwolr5cuM2JtmTku12E
I am an electrical engineer, so I hand built the start/stop switch with the big green and red buttons (they are actually video arcade game buttons!). But if you search on: "power tool start stop switch" you will find many options for around $10.
Please consider supporting me on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/GuyMarsden
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Tools I own, use in my videos and recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Tools I own, use in my videos and recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Telescopic Bore Gauge Set: https://amzn.to/4ih52mS
WD-40 Spray applicator: https://amzn.to/3uczdsc
WD-40 one gallon: https://amzn.to/463NCnP
Sharpie® Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Blue Ink (for bluing metal): https://amzn.to/3sTZTgQ
Spotting Drill Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3ue3Ygj
Stainless Steel Center Finding Ruler: https://amzn.to/3Kohy6g
Optical Punch Set: https://amzn.to/3zI07rm
Fowler Electronic Edge Finder - 0.200" https://amzn.to/3lrOscG
Lathe centering Bump Roller: https://amzn.to/3LnIiVq
Center finder for side of round stock: https://amzn.to/3YZgRp4
Center finder for end of round bar: https://amzn.to/3ZgkOW7
Magnetic Base Adjustable Metal Test Indicator Holder: https://amzn.to/3JTsKI8
6 Piece Spotting Drill Bit Set, High Speed Steel, Short Length 120 degree, Uncoated: https://amzn.to/3YDSw7I
Taytools 1-1/2 Inch Machinist Center Finder https://amzn.to/3Sw1t0P
Mitutoyo Edge finder tool: https://amzn.to/3LinTkC
iGaging 6" digital caliper: https://amzn.to/3yHg8x5
7 Piece center drill bit set: https://amzn.to/3mqSIZT
Grizzly wiggler/center finder 5 piece set - for insides of circular holes: https://amzn.to/3IAmLpM
Bahco Smooth Cut Lathe File: https://amzn.to/404vVCC
3pcs 3/8"/10mm Shank Indexable Carbide Lathe Turning Tools Insert Holder Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3CS95nK
5Pcs 3/8" Inch Indexable Carbide Insert cutters with TCMT110204 Carbide Inserts: https://amzn.to/3WeZmyW
2" diameter Indexable End Mill with 3 - Tpg32 Carbide Inserts, 3/4" Straight Shank: https://amzn.to/3GNLbuH
Ball Turning Attachment For 7 x 14 / 7x16 Mini Lathe: https://amzn.to/3ZDscf3
2" Boring Head R8 Shank 1/2" Carbide Boring Bar Set: https://amzn.to/3J1wGpQ
Keyless 1/32"- 5/8" Drill Chuck with R8 Shank Adapter: https://amzn.to/3CTUetb
3 Spring Caliper set 8" / 200mm - Inside/Outside/Divider: https://amzn.to/3H79nts
Sewing Machine Light LED Light with flex gooseneck: https://amzn.to/3XyhHrv
Deburring Wheel, Nylon Fiber Buffing Polishing Wheel 6 inch 9P Hardness: https://amzn.to/3XlIzLN
Thrust Needle Roller Bearing with Two Washers 1/2" (for mill spindle nut): https://amzn.to/3CS65bg
Metric M42 8% Cobalt Twist Drill