About Parallels (the holes)

[talvare]

There are several companies that sell parallel keepers like Kurt's. Can you post a photo of or link to the type you have.

I don't own any parallel keepers. I have used all-thread rod with nuts to keep parallels in alignment when setting up a large part on the mill table. I got that idea from seeing it done by other machinists. The ones that I've seen were on machining videos and it appeared that the "keepers" were probably CRS rod of the appropriate size to fit the holes in the parallels and they were using lock collars to keep the parallels situated where they wanted them. I do agree with others here that those keepers like the Kurt device are kind of an expensive means of just holding parallels in a vise.
Ted

 

[Mini Cooper S]

I made all of my parallels, none with holes. When I have used ones with holes, I found them to be more difficult to to clean after use. Coolant and grinding dwarf can be a bugger!

Richard

 

[KMoffett]

You have a dwarf? Does it do your grinding at night for you when you're asleep? I always wanted some to increase my production. Does it resent being cleaned out?

 

[Manual Mac]

Heigh-Ho!

 

[pontiac428]

Lots of ways to build a better mousetrap... never gone wrong with a wipe with a rag and a drop of oil. Instant keeper!