MLA tool post

[ScottieB]

I finally got the tool post functional. When I get more tooling for my mill I'll add details to the main block. I can finally take some decent cuts in cast iron. The part chucked is the MLA ball turning tool.

 

[stevecmo]

Hey Scottie, glad to see you're making some chips! :thumbsup:

 

[ScottieB]

Thanks Steve!

 

[Kevinb71]

Please keep us updated as Ihave the MLA ball turning tool unfinished as well. Looking forward to some progress pics!

 

[ScottieB]

Kevin, I completed the MLA boring tool which shares the base with the ball turning attachment. I will post those pics within a couple days.

 

[Kevinb71]

Great! I'll be looking for them. Thanks!

 

[ScottieB]

I am a total amature at this stuff. The lack of comments must mean I am doing something wrong. I can take critism. Here is the boring tool.

 

[RandyM]

I am a total amature at this stuff. The lack of comments must mean I am doing something wrong. I can take critism. Here is the boring tool.

Lack of comments may also mean you are doing things well enough that you're doing OK. I mean, I am not seeing anyting glaringly wrong so far, looks pretty straight forward. I think you are doing nice work. And I really like the fact you decided to share your project with us. Keep up the good work, Scottie.

 

[Kevinb71]

Scottie
The Boring tool looks GREAT! I had packed this piece away and forgotten about it. Seeing it here reminds me why i bought the parts in the first place. Hopefully i will get to it now! So many projects, so little shop time. Please keep up the good work( and the posts of progress). Thanks!

 

[ScottieB]

Thanks for the comment Randy.I just widdle away until it looks right. I should not assume the worst lol. Kevin, I figured the best way to learn was to make tools. I am going to order a couple more MLA kits when I am finished with the ball turner.