Mini English wheel

[pressbrake1]

Bearings turned up today
I should have used no name single row as rpm and load are low but I couldn’t do it so I’m using double row self aligning bearings incase the frame stress releases which is very very unlikely and if it did only a few thou

 

[tom2207]

Bearings turned up today
I should have used no name single row as rpm and load are low but I couldn’t do it so I’m using double row self aligning bearings incase the frame stress releases which is very very unlikely and if it did only a few thou

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Theres no going back ,, quality is always quality , once one '' that will do '' creeps in , it starts to spread and if compromise isnt in your nature doing so would only make you unhappy ... quality all the way.

 

[cr500dom]

So looking forward to the blood blisters from learning again

 

[Blobber]

Quality job as always, looking forward to seeing the finished item!

 

[Ruffian]

Oh shiney shiney bits!!
Come on @pressbrake1
Stop teasing us and let me touch one!!

 

[Cheesie]

I feel the need to have one even though I don't have the foggiest idea how to use one, things of beauty

 

[tom2207]

I feel the need to have one even though I don't have the foggiest idea how to use one, things of beauty

we could share a pallet for delivery.

 

[pressbrake1]

There’s more machining operations in a mini wheel than a full size !

 

[tom2207]

There’s more machining operations in a mini wheel than a full size !

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Look at it as machining in quality ,,,

 

[pressbrake1]

Using a brand new newall reamer to core bearing pocket

 

[tom2207]

Using a brand new newall reamer to core bearing pocket

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Thats spectacular.

 

[pressbrake1]

Getting there
Made sure bearing was a nice light tap fit .
Going to be pita to get out again

 

[pressbrake1]

Other side
Devlieg micro bore boring insert repeated properly which is good. Need to get production speed now I’ve sort tooling order out otherwise I’m not going to even cover fuel getting to the workshop

 

[minimutly]

Thats spectacular.

And brave, the slightest ding in the taper and you’d have an oversize there - did you do a test hole first?

 

[pressbrake1]

And brave, the slightest ding in the taper and you’d have an oversize there - did you do a test hole first?

It’s a Devlieg son
Anyway it was just a hog out before final cut with micro bore

 

[minimutly]

It’s a Devlieg son
Anyway it was just a hog out before final cut with micro bore

Lol, Clive called me “son”. And then agreed with me, sort of.
Crack on mate, get these sold and gone...

 

[pressbrake1]

Frame one finished , loads of misery to make the moving bits yet to endure

 

[Maker]

otherwise I’m not going to even cover fuel getting to the workshop

Put your bloody prices up!

 

[jonclancy]

Cripes! These are looking GOOD! Oozing quality.

 

[Brad93]

blimey the lights have been upgraded in your workshop!