Don't they all become magnetized, collecting all the little fine metal splinters that get in your hands? I have enough trouble when some of the cutting tools become magnetized and hang onto chips. I bought a demagnetizer off of Craigslist to deal with that.
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Don't they all become magnetized, collecting all the little fine metal splinters that get in your hands? I have enough trouble when some of the cutting tools become magnetized and hang onto chips. I bought a demagnetizer off of Craigslist to deal with that.
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I finally made a replacement lock-down nut for the tool holder on my lathe:
I've been planning to make one of these for a while. Realized I had a perfect handle sitting in my pile of "spare" parts, so no time like the present.
Even used my recently complete tilt-table to mill the starter hole for the handle at *exactly* 20 degrees (it's so important that angle is precise)
Nice looking nut there.:whistle:
Mike.
Hi John. Google "Building a Zero-It Type Indicator Holder". Should be the first item in your search results. I built mine using these plans.
Tom S
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This was my "project of the day" for yesterday. Setting up new lathe.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php?t=24887
Mike.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php?t=24887
Mike.
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I fear Mike has put my project to shame. I installed two cheap lamps as machine lights. They only had red at the store. If it ever bothers me I suppose I can paint them. I drilled holes in the bases. The one on the bandsaw is held by a single machine screw that fit through a hole in one of the table extensions.
that what makes a machinist
). it is not hard to get a good finish. I cut mostly with HHS and cut to size. My finish cuts are usually only one or two thousandths. Then I polish with 320 or 400 grit paper. The paper will only remove a tenth or so to get the polished finish. Guys who try to polish with 100 or 180 grit paper are messing up their size and accuracy A good machinist doesn't try to "sand' the last couple thousandths. He CUTS to size and polish with VERY FINE paper. I also use a very sharp tool (no radius) and I sharpen my tool just before the last couple finish cuts. Mark
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I draw prints for everything I make. If anyone wants them , email me and I will send you the prints. I share all my ideas and plans with anyone who asks.
Mark
I finally got my Burke #4 mill running and am finishing up projects that have been waiting because they needed a little mill work. The first thing I did though was rebuild the vise I got with the mill . The jaws were all gouged up and not square anymore plus a lot of "accidents" (cutter marks). I milled the end square with the bottom and then milled the jaws square. Then milled the top to be flat, fit the sliding jaw to be tight but still move smooth. It is like a new vise now. I finally milled the head of the saddle lock screw square that I made for my South Bend lathe. And I am always making indicator holders for the ways. I make them from scrap when there is left over form another project.
This was yesterday. I am starting a project that may take awhile. I am going to build a steady rest for my lathe from scratch. I will try to remember to take photos as I go.
Mark
This was yesterday. I am starting a project that may take awhile. I am going to build a steady rest for my lathe from scratch. I will try to remember to take photos as I go.
Mark
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so i was riding to work the other day, looked down, and the end part of my foot peg was gone. so, left me no choice but to build some new ones. i often find myself lacking in the artistic area, so the are kinda plain; not the hardest thing to do, but it was a fun quick project that i was able to do in an afternoon vs several days. love the sense of accomplishment upon finishing something.
here is the old peg that was left,
here is a shot of the underside, can't see it when its on the bike, but i was really just playing around.
and on the bike. still need to make the piece to match for the shifter knob.
here is the old peg that was left,
here is a shot of the underside, can't see it when its on the bike, but i was really just playing around.
and on the bike. still need to make the piece to match for the shifter knob.
The zero-it is a nice project but it can be difficult. You have to be always conscious about keeping every thing square and aligned when drilling and reaming or it will bind. If you are careful about that, you will have a nice smooth sliding adjustments. I added a nylon washer to the front and back of the screw adjustment for bearings so it could be tight and still operate smoothly. ( I can't stand backlash and wanted no more than .0001")
Mark