In search of a good Steady Rest (Finished)

Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Congratulations, Bill. A job well done.
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Big thumbs up (where is that smiley?)
Well done Bill,
Should you hold off the reaming until after the anodising?

Cheers Phil
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

It's great to see it in operation Bill. You do some inspiring work. :thumbzup:

Now, what's next? ;) :biggrin:

-Ron
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Great job, Bill. Want to build another one? I need one, but I want mine steel.

Phil, Type 2 Class I (clear) or Class II (colored) Anodize (aka "soft" anodize) builds very little. Unless over-done, around 0.0002 per side. When seen on mechanical drawings, there usually is a note specifying that all dimensions apply after anodizing, but it really only affects closes tolerance features. I don't know how loose or tight Bill made the moving parts, but it may be a good opportunity to close things up by a selective hone/polish operation after anodize.

Type 3 (aka "hard") Anodize, on the other hand, can build up several thousandths and is quite hard. Close fitting parts should be masked off prior to this process.
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Nice job Bill, I'll be "green" with envy as soon as the anodizing is complete. :biggrin:

Tom
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Splendid job, Bill, congratulations.

José
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

If it wasn't, it should have been. :biggrin:

-Ron
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Maybe it's on my end, but i can't open/see the attachment.
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

Ouch, Bill. Going to be a long weekend. :huh:
 
Re: In search of a good Steady Rest

We all hope they have it ready for you, Bill. You've really kept us in the loop on this one. We can feel your pain.
 
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