Taig MicroLathe II
I have recently (2020) taken an unhealthy interest in resurecting my decades old Taig MicroLathe II.
The following PDF files were created in that effort. This is a work in progress. Revisions are to be expected.
All of these files are released to the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
At some point I will release the CAD DWG files as well.
5 March 2020, Enjoy ....
These are files for some of the standard Lathe components:
2D Drawing of the Taig Lathe bed
2D Drawing of the Taig Headstock (old school split)
2D Drawing of the Taig Spindle (old school circlip)
2D Drawing of the Taig Carriage (old school)
This is the DWG file for the Carriage
2D Drawing of the Taig Carriage Slide
2D Drawing of the Taig 6 step spindle pulley (inch)
2D Drawing of the Taig 6 step spindle pulley (metric)
2D Drawing of the Taig T-Slots, Bolts and Nuts
2D Drawing of the Taig standard Tool Post (front and back)
2D Drawing of the Taig 3 Jaw scroll Chuck(sans soft jaws)
2D Drawing of the Taig 3 Jaw Scroll Chuck Soft Jaws
2D Drawing of the Taig One Inch Blank Arbor
These are files for some 3rd party bits and Pieces that can be used with the Taig Lathe:
Grizzly 'Steelex' Lathe 3/4-16 Spindle Adapter Part No D1095
ER25 Hex Collet Holder Block
These are files for some DIY (Do It Yourself) modifications and/or components.
2D Drawing of DIY Tommy Bar (I lost mine)
2D Drawing of DIY T-Bolts
2D Drawing of the DIY Tool Post for 3/8 inch tool bits
2D Drawing of the DIY 'BIG BORE' Tool Post (created for 3/4-16 Tap)
2D Drawing of the T-Bolts and Bushings for 'BIG BORE' Post
2D Drawing of the XL10 24 tooth spindle Pulley Set
2D Drawing of the Bespoke Pulley Set using 3 Rib (PJ) belt
2D Drawing of the Bespoke Pulley Set using 5mm Round Belt
These are files for the CS1000 Brushless DC Motor I plan to use:
2D Drawing of the CS1000 500 Watt Motor
2D Drawing of the CS1000 DIY motor mount
**UPDATED** Crude Block Diagram of Ardunio Base Control System
These are files for the Instalation layout that I plan to use:
(These can be difficult to understand, puzzle out, etc.)
2D Drawing of the Layout for PJ3 Pulley set (aka Plan "D")
This is the DWG file for the Plan "D" Layout
2D Drawing of the Aluminum Mounting Beam
OK ... Plan "D" was a loser. Now to put the Micro back into Micro Lathe.
2D Drawing of the Layout for the Micro Lathe (aka Plan "E")
This is the DWG file for the Plan "E" Layout
These are Misc reference information files that I use:
**UPDATED, added M32 ** XLS spread sheet of Thread sizes (Metric and Inch). Includes Pitch, TPI and tap drill.
XLS spread sheet I used to calculate spindle speeds from various pulley sets and motor options.
Taig Lathe Links (URLs):
Taigtools Group: For Owners and Users of Taig Lathes and/or Mills. New home of the Taig Tools Yahoogroup.
Electronic Lead Screw Group: An alternative to full CNC for simple bench lathes.
Nick Carter: Taig Lathe and Milling Machine Pages
John R. Bentley: ModelEnginees Taig Lathes
John R. Bentley: Taig Lathe Leadscrew
Roger Hess: TechniToys Taig Lathe Page (includes info on power feed)
Taig YouTube Videos:
Roger Hess, Built a Taig Leadscrew modeled after the design by John R. Bentley
TheDano52, Built a Taig Leadscrew modeled after the design by John R. Bentley
Larry Poindexter, Describes various Tool Posts he has
This Old Tony, Grinding HSS (High Speed Steel) Tools
Walter Maisey, Building a threading accessory for the Taig Lathe
File0014, Part 0
File0015, Part 1
File0017, Part 2
File0018, Part 3
File0022, Demo Sample Thread Cutting
These documents/files posted on this web page are placed in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
The author assumes no liability for the accuracy, fitness
or application of the information or design herein.
Lewis Balentine, Houston, Texas, 10 February 2020