Levelling the Monster Lathe Ready for Work | Megabore Lathe Setup

A machine this size can look level and still cut badly so we’re levelling it properly. We are continuing the Megabore lathe setup by installing the heavy duty adjustable levelling feet that we machined in the previous episode. Before this lathe ever makes its first chip, it has to be sitting correctly. Levelling a large manual lathe is not just about making the bubble sit in the middle. The real goal is removing bed twist and ensuring the machine is sitting level across its full length. Even small deviations can affect accuracy, surface finish and tool life. We will begin by installing the shop made levelling feet and using a digital level to bring the machine to within 0.1 mm. From there the process will move to a precision machine level, where fine adjustments are made across the bed until it’s sitting level and the twist is fully removed. Once the lathe is level, the commissioning process can begin. The coolant tank system will be connected and tested, splash back panels installed, the chuck guard fitted and the motorised tailstock given a test run. The carriage feeds and rapids will also be checked to confirm everything is operating correctly. This is the moment the Megabore officially becomes a working machine in the shop. There is still plenty more to come. A heavy duty shop made tailstock chuck is next on the list along with future upgrades including a custom access platform, quick change tool post upgrade and relocating the digital readout. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next update. MISSED WATCHING THESE VIDEOS? 👉 Megabore unload & first look: https://youtu.be/E01tqcTwplA 👉 Machining the heavy duty levelling feet: https://youtu.be/bKRvc7BW5yQ Join our channel: We upload new videos every Friday at 5pm AEST! If you want to see more of our videos click LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/ceesubscribe Want Early Access & Ad Free videos?? Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering Official CEE Merch shop: https://www.ceeshop.com.au Check out our CEE Amazon store and explore our favourite finds that we use in the workshop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia To see more follow us on online here: TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSdHhtN4h/ Instagram https://instagram.com/cutting_edge_engineering Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cuttingedgeengineeringaustralia/ About Us: We're a down-to-earth real life machining and fabrication workshop in Australia. We specialise in helping business in mining and earthmoving to keep their machines running smoothly. We love working on broken parts and the bigger the better! We upload new videos every week showcasing machining, welding, line boring, honing and all the other awesome stuff that goes down in our workshop. Learn how we tackle different projects and see the satisfaction of creating something useful. Subscribe to stay updated on our latest jobs and projects! Follow us on Patreon for even more content and behind-the-scenes glimpses or find us on Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram for a chance to connect with us. #australianmachinist #machineshop #machinist