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| sbwhart:
Thanks for the advice John. I've been thinking about using a hub type puller to put a bit of load on it. I'll have to get my mill back together and fit the DRO so I can make the puller. Cheers :beer: Stew |
| bogstandard:
While you've got the mill down Stew, why not see if you can use your vice and a few spacers in strategic positions to bring it back to square. Once in position, each time you walk by the vice, give the handle a little tweak. I think brass was maybe the wrong choice of material for that load bearing part, that calls out to be made of ferrous. Then distress it to make it look as though it was original. I have some nice plate that it could be made out of, and if you haven't got your mill working, I would knock it up for you as well. It isn't a big job at all. John |
| sbwhart:
Got it straight just put a washer in the middle and gave it squeeze :hammer: in the vice, came out nice a flat. I've got a fair bit of head room so I'm going to beef it up with a 1/8" plate, held in place with the punches. Have fun Stew |
| sbwhart:
Well are you ready for the next thrilling installment. Got the little hand press fixed:- straighten the bent bit in the vice and decided to give them a bit more support from a bit of 1/8" plate, held in place by the punches, I had to thread the punches 9/32" BSF luckily I had a die. Thats it finished. Stew |
| Stilldrillin:
--- Quote from: sbwhart on November 13, 2009, 10:46:02 AM --- Got the little hand press fixed:- straighten the bent bit in the vice and decided to give them a bit more support from a bit of 1/8" plate, held in place by the punches, I had to thread the punches 9/32" BSF luckily I had a die. Thats it finished. Stew --- End quote --- Satisfaction....... Plus a big smile, from ear to there! :D Nicely done Stew...... :thumbup: David D |
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