The_Yellow_Ardvark
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Don't forget fire stopper and fire rated sealant.
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Dr.Al
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Today, using a set-up that was stretching the envelope of my milling machine a bit (both rotary table and tailstock were sticking out beyond the end of the t-slots so I had to use some alternative clamping methods):
I made a 400 mm profile that resembles a (bad) artist's impression of a gear
I then turned (pun intended) the end of it into a knob:
I need to make 5 more for the tool chest, but there's enough profiled stock there to make another 17, so I've got a bit of room for error
I could have just knurled it as I usually do, but I thought I'd try something a bit different. If I find I like using the knobs, it'll be very easy to make more for other projects now that I've done the mill work.
I made a 400 mm profile that resembles a (bad) artist's impression of a gear
I then turned (pun intended) the end of it into a knob:
I need to make 5 more for the tool chest, but there's enough profiled stock there to make another 17, so I've got a bit of room for error
I could have just knurled it as I usually do, but I thought I'd try something a bit different. If I find I like using the knobs, it'll be very easy to make more for other projects now that I've done the mill work.
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I bet that took some cleaning up of the mill tableToday, using a set-up that was stretching the envelope of my milling machine a bit (both rotary table and tailstock were sticking out beyond the end of the t-slots so I had to use some alternative clamping methods):
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I made a 400 mm profile that resembles a (bad) artist's impression of a gear
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I then turned (pun intended) the end of it into a knob:
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I need to make 5 more for the tool chest, but there's enough profiled stock there to make another 17, so I've got a bit of room for error
I could have just knurled it as I usually do, but I thought I'd try something a bit different. If I find I like using the knobs, it'll be very easy to make more for other projects now that I've done the mill work.
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30 mm. The bar was originally about 32 mm (1¼"), but I turned it down to 30 mm before starting so that I could get it in an ER40 collet chuck to do the lathery.
I bet that took some cleaning up of the mill table
It wasn't too bad too be honest. I usually hate cleaning up the milling table because of all the stuff that gets stuck in the t-slots (to the point that I made some covers for the t-slots). However, the brass came off in tiny little bits and the vacuum cleaner made quick work of it.
arther dailey
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I can relate to that, only a l200 engine but turning it around was a touch and go feeling ,heart in mouth feet well out the way, thinking on updating it with a decent bearing and something to turn it steadily , small ring gear or similar,on the todo list.
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noting to be to proud of, the knob on the Axminster band saw broke a while ago. expected ti to really as was bit naff. so i made anew one. wanted a boaty type helm wheel design but dont have the tooling. tis will do. i soooooo need a center finder to make this easier haha
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Had another go at engraving a photo on stainless, I gave it a bit of a polish beforehand this time but there are still deep scratches.
Hard to get a decent pic due to the artificial light, this is the best I could do.
This one took about 1hr 20mins, it is about 180mm x 150mm (7" x 6" approx)
Hard to get a decent pic due to the artificial light, this is the best I could do.
This one took about 1hr 20mins, it is about 180mm x 150mm (7" x 6" approx)
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Foam concrete wall. Oil temperature +80. It's hard to ignite.
The_Yellow_Ardvark
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True, but EU rules says you need fire stopping.
Sergei Slovenija
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Shields on both sides of the wall, drawn to each other with studs and 250 mm of mineral fiber between them.
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Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-V
(with a small amendment to include a hex hole in the outer side in case I want to apply a bit more torque with an Allen-Key). I've still got enough stock left for about 7 more if I need them (and I've already made 4 more than I need).
tat looks tasty. save us a bit!
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Looks amazing.. all to yours for tea and cake it is then .
to quote. 'he's gonna need a bigger cake!'
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Bit more on that side project.
