Great to see myfordboy videos aimed at owners of an entry level lathe . This is where a lot of people start and all too often give up, because they are watching videos of a guy with a two ton Hardinge and can't understand why they're not getting the same results.

The pin and retaining clip mechanism is very clever.

fabulous idea, I hope you can get sponsored from Axminster tools, imagine them giving you some other products, your upgrades & addons to them will blow there minds

Nice design for the mandrel handle

It's inspiring to see high quality work done on the little lathe. The tailstock looks a bit "wiggly" to me, but clearly that wasn't an issues in having it hold the die and letting you do the threading operation.

That's going to make threading a lot easier. I really like the Terry Clip retaining pin, great idea 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.

You keep smacking that left thumb. I’ve been watching it heal for months now and you whack it again. Thanks for the video.

Just a note to let you know I really enjoy your channel!

Nice work, I like the way how that handle attached and detached

You gave me a good idea for my mini lathe. Thank you!

Nicely done!!!

Nicely done

Very nice, I like this mini lathe.

Очень умное и очень простое решение! Был очень удивлен вашему решению проблемы. Всего вам доброго и здоровья!

Genius...not find other words

Thanks for sharing 👍

very good mod. ty

Nice

Impressive. Suggestion: use the same 3D printed knob for the handle of a new tail stock locking bolt, replace the existing bolt with a threaded bar it should extend to just above the tail stock with the knob or T bar on top - quality of life modification. I don't have a Axminster I have a 1979 Emco Unimat micro lathe, has the same position locking bolt for the tail stock

Do you find the rotary on-off switch OK to use? I'd be tempted to add an additional rocker switch for faster turn off. Really intrigued with this lathe. I'll look into it's capabilities/max dimensional work.

I can't imagine it will be long before you replace that tail stock screw for something more convenient!

I don't like to use threadlocker where it can get on plastic parts- they have a tendency to crumble. I hope whatever polymer you printed with is okay with it.

So are we going to have to start calling you Axminsterboy or Microboy now then? ;))