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Kram
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Dicovered my clamp knurler is far too long to use with my compound slide, annoying as I couldn't knurl this and part it off yet. I dont want to disturb the slide yet.
Ive been using a small aspheric lense for the last couple years as a loupe and each time getting my oily finger prints and having to clean it. So, a round tuit appeared and I made a holder. Whats happened here is a test fit in an undersize bore. Ive had to superglue a bit of copper to pull it out
Now to disolve the superglue.. Tried MEK and thinners, but it probably needs acetone.. few ideas to try tomorrow.
Ive been using a small aspheric lense for the last couple years as a loupe and each time getting my oily finger prints and having to clean it. So, a round tuit appeared and I made a holder. Whats happened here is a test fit in an undersize bore. Ive had to superglue a bit of copper to pull it out
Now to disolve the superglue.. Tried MEK and thinners, but it probably needs acetone.. few ideas to try tomorrow.
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I have a knurler of my 'to buy and try' list. I'm minded to go with the 'clamp' type over the 'push' variety as I'm conscience of the potential strain on the small Myford.
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I use a clamp type on my Myford. I wouldn't use the push in type....I have a knurler of my 'to buy and try' list. I'm minded to go with the 'clamp' type over the 'push' variety as I'm conscience of the potential strain on the small Myford.
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I have a push type knurler and, I must say, have been generally disappointed with it.
When I get a Roundtuit, I would like to make a decent clamp type.
When I get a Roundtuit, I would like to make a decent clamp type.
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Of course, it could be that I'm just crap at knurling. 
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I've got probably the same one, with three different knurl pitches? It works relatively well, does take a bit of tool pressure but I don't think it's an excessive amount, probably no more than a heavy cut using carbide would cause.
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For quick on line calculators, Google " knurl pitch formula ". It will give you the ideal material diameter to get crisp knurling without overrides.Of course, it could be that I'm just crap at knurling.
Edit: If you plan to do a lot of knurling, search for a Marlco. It has a cam lever to gradually increase pressure until the knurls reach full depth before engaging the travel feed; best tool I've used.
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I have a knurler of my 'to buy and try' list. I'm minded to go with the 'clamp' type over the 'push' variety as I'm conscience of the potential strain on the small Myford.
If you have too much time can always make one
, I too made a clamp style as at the time it was used on a mini - lathe so don't want to be straining a lot against small headstock bearings like you say
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Clamp type is the way to go, but Id recommend making over buying it. My one is not great quality for the £25 it cost - the wheels are on pressed pins, one is a sloppy fit on the pin and in the frame, so it wants to walk to one side.I have a knurler of my 'to buy and try' list. I'm minded to go with the 'clamp' type over the 'push' variety as I'm conscience of the potential strain on the small Myford.
Pair of wheels on ebay are about fiver.
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Although I generally prefer making tools if I can, I was too lazy in this instance and bought a clamp type one and it has been excellent. Can't remember where I bought it from though...
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Looking back through old emails, it was this one: https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Knurling-Tools/12mm-Clamp-Type-Knurling-Tool
(but it was £24.00 then rather than the £37.46 they're asking for it now!).
"Cut knurling" is the way to go if you can get or make the tool - I discovered them a few years back and wouldn't go back to clamp or push styles if I had a choice.
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I turned up a seal insertion ring for a mate. It is the first thing I have made since the move! Nothing exciting but it is a start 
(Scale for er scale!)
(Scale for er scale!)
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Marine biologist is he?
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I didn't ask him what he was doing with it
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What is the difference aside from the angle of the knurl wheels? , just cuts into it more rather than pushing it?
