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Modifying An Arbour fitting
Darren:
--- Quote from: bogstandard on July 23, 2009, 04:56:21 AM ---Darren,
If you ever get stuck with a bit of tooling that you can't machine because it is too hard, if it is just straight grooves or whatever, that can be done on the surface grinder, or the lathe with the toolpost grinder, then put it to one side, and bring it along on your next visit.
I had to modify a 5MT to 2MT adapter for the lathe, so that I could get a drawbar thru it. It wasn't just hard on the surface, but all the way thru. Grinding was the only way to do it.
John
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Thanks John, I will keep that in mind. :thumbup:
Though I've found nothing that I can't machine as yet.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Darren:
--- Quote from: John Stevenson on July 23, 2009, 05:08:53 AM ---
When finished this arbor will drill a 5mm hole, face the end off a piece of 12mm square and put a countersink in all in one operation.
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I would really like to see that John, I think you're overdue a picture or two.... :poke:
Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: Darren on July 23, 2009, 03:30:13 AM ---It's a question of funds Eric,
This arbor cost me a fiver instead of about £40.00, and included a £15 bearing type nut at the same time.
So it was modified and saved me a packet.
As long as it works I gain some self satisfaction at the same time.... :dremel:
Expect more home made tooling yet. plenty I don't want to part good cash for.... :thumbup:
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I am actually a huge fan of home(shop) made tooling. Something about it...
Eric
Darren:
Sorry Eric, I read your message wrong....
I know some people wouldn't make tooling when it can be bought.....personally I like making and modifying stuff, that's why I'm here.... :nrocks:
I'm in the phase of collecting, modifying and setting up......I'm sure there is supposed to be another phase at some point.... :scratch:
I used that modified tool last night and did some cutting on the new mill.....you could say I'm very pleased with the outcome.... :)
Brass_Machine:
No big deal Darren, I was trying to be funny... Should have put some Smileys up! Hard to do when posting from my phone.
Eric
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