2014 POTD Thread Archive

[Jimmy]

I actually did this yesterday, but just now figured out why my picture was not showing up on my computer.......

93 lb. 4 jaw chuck. Had to take it off three times to get the cam-locks correct. I'm getting too old for this!

 

[KMoffett]

I've been using a 3", 3-jaw chucks on my 5C indexer, but recently I kept running into situations where I could use a bigger chuck. Looking around, seemed like all that were available were 4" 5C chucks. I finally found what I was looking for...Bison 5C-to-6" chuck adapter for $283.65 and the matching Set-Tru Bison 3-jaw chuck for $907.74...plus shipping. :yikes:

A lot more looking, and I came up with a 5C fixture mount with a 6" flange for $62.17 from Victory Machine, and a 6", reversible, plain-back, Shars chuck for $119.85 from Discount Machine, including shipping. Turned the flange face to match the chuck recess, with no room to spare for the bolt holes. Runout is less than 0.002". Total of $182.02. )

Ken

 

[Siskiyous]

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I have been laying up fiberglass for fuel tanks in my 42 foot troller.

But, while waiting between layers I laminated up this tool post for
use in cutting off stock. I have to fine tune it to dead center. And I need
to add a block on this side of the blade. But it is already much more rigid
and takes no time to index for dead center.

 

[ARM]

I needed a key for my four jaw chuck so I made one up with some scrap stock.


Carlos.

Hi CARLOS
Now that looks neat and nice
Good going
aRM

 

[epanzella]

I just finished making a milling attachment for my Grizzly lathe. I used an angle plate, the factory compound rest and an 8 x 8 inch piece of 3/4 plate from the scrapyard. I had no way to make T-slots so I tapped the plate with a pattern of 3/8-16 threaded holes to match my clamp set.

 

[burtonbr]

That milling attachment look like it will be handy for many things, very nice!

 

[blacksmithden]

Whipped up a muzzle brake for a buddy's rifle. In true, long standing tradition, it was designed on a napkin over dinner Saturday night. LOL.

Epanzella...that is one damned nice looking milling attachment. VERY well done sir !

 

[Truebane]

I made this out of scrap so that I can mill on my drill press.



Looks like poo, but it works! Yes those are rollerblade wheels for bearings (they were lying around).

 

[John Hasler]

I made this out of scrap so that I can mill on my drill press.

Looks like poo, but it works! Yes those are rollerblade wheels for bearings (they were lying around).

Looks clever to me. I'm surprised that it is stiff enough to help, though.

 

[Carlos SA]

I made a fly-cutter today. As shown in the picture it is used in the lathe chuck. I am intending to thread the shank so I can fix it to faceplates. There is a blank made to the same dimensions to act as a counter weight for the faceplace set up.





Regards,
Carlos.