Author Topic: Brass torches.... (Read 53697 times)

wongster · « **Reply #50 on:** June 17, 2010, 03:52:13 AM »

Hi Ralph,
I do not have the small boring bar you use in the video. Do you have a close up pic of it and some descriptions on how to grind one? I've not done any grinding before but keen to learn.

Regards,
Wong

Divided he ad · « **Reply #51 on:** June 17, 2010, 08:49:32 PM »

Hi Wong

I have no close ups at this time but I have found this...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-8-SHANK-PARTING-TOOL-SMALL-BLADE-SUIT-MYFORD-ML7-/370237627527?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5633e1dc87

It is the same as the one I think you are referring to? It's a parting tool and works quite well.

If you want to grind one up it shouldn't be too hard.... make it thin (~1.5mm) and flat on the top (for cutting brass). just make sure that it is set exactly to centre height before using it.

You could even grind a radius on the tip to allow O rings to be fitted neater?

Hope all this helps? It's late here now so am quite sleepy... If you require any more info just ask

Ralph.

wongster · « **Reply #52 on:** July 01, 2010, 01:07:11 PM »

Thanks Ralph. I would like to try the Q-Cut. Trying to find one that I can use on the Sherline.

I've finished my 1st torch. It was a recovery from a piece I was about to add to my scrap pile. Was trying knurling but result not fantastic. More practice needed. Pics attached.

Regards,
Wong

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #53 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:14:58 PM »

LOOKIN GOOD Wong

Rob

wongster · « **Reply #54 on:** July 01, 2010, 07:15:42 PM »

Thanks Rob. Learn a lot from this little project; boring, threading, and attempted knurling. Hope the next piece will be better.

Regards,
Wong

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #55 on:** July 01, 2010, 10:45:05 PM »

Good job Wong!

Eric

wongster · « **Reply #56 on:** July 01, 2010, 11:13:14 PM »

Thanks Eric. I've gotten lots of help from folks in this forum.

Regards,
Wong

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #57 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:28:45 PM »

Quote from: wongster on July 01, 2010, 07:15:42 PM

Thanks Rob. Learn a lot from this little project; boring, threading, and attempted knurling. Hope the next piece will be better.

Regards,
Wong

Hi Wong

Your off to a good start there , the more you do the easer things will come ,, so whats the next project

Cheers Rob

wongster · « **Reply #58 on:** July 02, 2010, 07:50:13 PM »

Hi Rob,

A few more brass torches (hopefully one with the acrylic as shown on John Somers' site - nice.... ) before I trying making extra tool holders for my A2ZCNC QCTP, Toolmakers' Clamps, Mini Surface Gauge, Adjustable Angle Plate.... greedy huh?

At least one engine that is not too difficult for beginners. The kids will love it.

Regards,
Wong

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #59 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:06:39 PM »

Quote from: wongster on July 02, 2010, 07:50:13 PM

Hi Rob,

A few more brass torches (hopefully one with the acrylic as shown on John Somers' site - nice.... ) before I trying making extra tool holders for my A2ZCNC QCTP, Toolmakers' Clamps, Mini Surface Gauge, Adjustable Angle Plate.... greedy huh? At least one engine that is not too difficult for beginners. The kids will love it.

Regards,
Wong

I wouldn't say greedy... sounds like you have

!!!

Eric

Divided he ad · « **Reply #60 on:** July 04, 2010, 03:35:24 AM »

Hi Wong,

Only just had time to post. I know I've been a little AWOL, had to sit on a house for a week, then rebuild the car again, make stuff for.... the list goes on. You get the picture?

Very happy to see you have a good looking prototype

It's not that hard to make one eh?

You have plans for the Somers acrylic adaptation too.... I haven't even tried that yet

I'll agree with Eric,

I think it's too late, you appear to have quite a virulent strain

Good luck with your "Round Tuit" list

Don't forget to show some pic's of future torches too

Ralph.

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #61 on:** July 04, 2010, 05:56:50 AM »

Quote from: wongster on July 02, 2010, 07:50:13 PM

Hi Rob,

before I trying making extra tool holders for my A2ZCNC QCTP, Toolmakers' Clamps, Mini Surface Gauge, Adjustable Angle Plate.... greedy huh?

Regards,
Wong

Hi Wong

Your not doing it right ,,, your TO DO

list is way way too short

Cheers Rob

wongster · « **Reply #62 on:** July 04, 2010, 09:42:59 AM »

Hi Rob,

Each will take me a long time to complete given the lack of time and experience. I'll be looking through the project log in this forum for what I can make thereafter. So keep your projects coming with pics pics and more pics

Regards,
Wong

Rob.Wilson · « **Reply #63 on:** July 04, 2010, 06:08:39 PM »

Hi Wong

Just take your time ,, there is no hurry its a hobby

,, you will soon be up to speed

,,,,,,,,, lets have more photos for your next project

Regards Rob

Blade · « **Reply #64 on:** December 09, 2010, 07:26:32 PM »

I know this is an older thread but I just wanted to say that those are some nice lights Ralph!

Divided he ad · « **Reply #65 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:44:33 AM »

Thank you Eddie

Happy to know that people still wander through the old stuff

Glad you like them.

Ralph.

P.S. Wanna swop projects?

Blade · « **Reply #66 on:** December 11, 2010, 10:21:57 PM »

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P.S. Wanna swop projects?

I always like to swap but I don't make butter knives and it is my understanding that they don't allow anything else into the UK

sorry couldn't help myself you can

me now.

Divided he ad · « **Reply #67 on:** December 12, 2010, 04:14:16 PM »

OK...

I'll just have to learn to make my own.... Or smuggle one back the next time I visit over there..... Although that'll be a year or two away if current money flow carries on

Do they stop them coming in now? I never heard that... Probably do though? They just don't understand that it's the person not the tool that is at fault. I mean, even a complete dumb a$$ can sharpen a butter knife eh?

Anywho

I'll be waiting for the influx of finished torch pictures (all I've ever asked for is a piccy or two). Won't hold my breath though.

Although saying that John-Som sent me a rather nice e-mither last week or so with a link showing a couple of torches one of his wedsite readers/followers made. In the John-Som acrylic configuration and very neat they looked too

http://start-model-engineering.co.uk/category/brass-torch/ Shameless publicity for me and John

Ralph.

Blade · « **Reply #68 on:** December 12, 2010, 10:23:24 PM »

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Do they stop them coming in now? I never heard that... Probably do though? They just don't understand that it's the person not the tool that is at fault. I mean, even a complete dumb a$$ can sharpen a butter knife eh?

I am not sure I was just giving you a hard time because I know the knife laws are a bit strict in certain areas and dont allow any type of locking knife. I have some knives to barter with do you have any lights? Or if you would like I can provide you with a set of drawings for a knife so that you can build your own without having to figure everything out.

I have to agree about it being the person and not the tool, too many people try to place blame on inanimate objects.

Divided he ad · « **Reply #69 on:** December 13, 2010, 03:17:13 AM »

I was kiddin bout the swap... It'd take 20-30 to qualify (at least).... I'm not good at production runs. Purely out of idleness, well that and I like to make them all different

Although I'm sure the plans could be worth a couple? Followed by a few PM's when I get stuck

But that could be a while... I have such a back log of projects it's quite disturbing. I need more of this

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I have to agree about it being the person and not the tool, too many people try to place blame on inanimate objects.

Indeed

I suppose it's just easier?

We're in danger of politics here....

PM me with your swap proposal and we shall see where we get to?

Ralph.

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