My slow speed diamond disc lapping machine, the beginning

[DavidR8]

I hope your mom is doing ok Jeff.
My mom had a stroke and unfortunately it confined her to bed for the balance of her days.

 

[9t8z28]

Subscribed to see more. I have this on my to-do list.

 

[Janderso]

Made a little more progress today.
I’m showing my rotary table alignment method. It’s close enough for this operation.
I need a 3.725” radius slot for the table tilt.
It came out perfect.
Now to clean up the edges, Threat each piece as a work of art, then move on to the flywheel pilot bushing, mounting system, housing and electrical.Whew, lots to do yet.
I’m in no hurry.

 

[jwmelvin]

Looking good. I like the registration tools and features for the rotary table and pallet.

 

[DavidR8]

The St Patrick's Day bolts are a cool touch
Looks really good Jeff!

 

[Janderso]

The St Patrick's Day bolts are a cool touch
Looks really good Jeff!

If you have a John Deer tractor dealer near you, check out their bolt selection.
In my farming town, the dealer sells by the pound.
We are talking pennies on the dollar compared to Ace hardware or Home Depot.
Those green bolts are grade 5, the blue ones are grade 8.
I’ll go in and buy dozens of bolts, nuts and washers for less than $10.
It would be $50 anywhere else.

 

[Janderso]

More progress.
A friend who inspired me to make this cut an access slot to remove the diamond discs.
Very convenient.
Love it when I hit my numbers. Those elusive dimensions are not as difficult as they use to be.

 

[Janderso]

I hope your mom is doing ok Jeff.
My mom had a stroke and unfortunately it confined her to bed for the balance of her days.

Sorry David,
Thank you for asking.
She unfortunately will not be going home.
We are on the hunt for the right assistive living arrangement

 

[Janderso]

There are plenty of ways to do this and this is my take.
I am choosing to go above the centerline.
I’ve seen similar set ups.
The brass guide can lock into 5,7,10, 20,30 and 45 degrees.

 

[rabler]

@Janderso, I'm hooked on this idea. Very eager to see how this works out for you.