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| tinkerer:
In between preping concession stands for homecoming and other events of the day, I accomplished this. I don't know how many times I cranked up and down the taper, but it was a lot. I think next time I try a taper, I will learn how to offset the tailstock, the carriage can do the work then. I have to get some dykem blue to test the fit. Then make some decisions on how I want to complete the project. |
| sbwhart:
Good job Tink :thumbup: :clap: You could try some marker pen to test fit I've found it w0rks just as good as die chem. Have fun Stew |
| Gerhard Olivier:
It looks good Tink Good luck with the test fit. Gerhard |
| tinkerer:
Gerhard, I will be on my second setup. I have a little too much taper. How did you reset? My plan right now is to reset by .002 angle by the dial indicator. I have enough length that I can sneak up on it and cut out the portion that works. If you have a better solution, or anyone for that matter, I would be happy to attempt anything solution offered. |
| bogstandard:
Tink, There are no easy ways around it, just do it as you have been, but start your cut on the old taper and use as much of that as can be. Always cut your taper overlength a little. Take a measurement of the thick end of the original, and once you have your taper coming up to size, make your new one with that measurement taken say 1/4" from the thick end of the taper. You can always cut it down to length later. Sounds confusing, but it isn't really You've done well up until now, it is just a matter of fine tuning your taper measuring technique. Bogs |
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