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New Project!!
Bernd:
Ya, about time. ;D
I was thinking about it when Ralp posted that first video of him making nice shiny "rounded" objects. :D ( I'm not going to use that other word :thumbup:)
Bernd
Divided he ad:
--- Quote ---Yah... Between the 2 of you I was definitely shamed into making one. I think I have been talking about it for a year now. About damn time eh?
--- End quote ---
I don't look on it in a negative way.... I.e. shaming..... I look on it as pushing a man in a direction to which he does not yet appreciate the benefits....
Ok we kinda shamed you into it ;D
You will never regret making the tool though Eric.... Much too much fun if you let the creative side loose with the bar stock :thumbup:
Waiting to see the progress..... (oh and all the other projects too!!! :D )
Ralph.
Brass_Machine:
Got some more shop time in today.
Finished up the bottom portion of the base. Added the 2 mount holes to attach the base to the cross slide.
Test fit it on the lathe
Then I took the other chunk of stock and faced it off.
Shaped the bottom of the upper base so it will fit the bottom part of the base.
I took the piece out flipped it around and cleaned the top portion up (forgot to take a pic). Then did a test fit again.
Brought the top part over to the mill. Added the slot for the tool, counter bored the center hole (for the bolt that connects the two pieces), and added the 2 access holes for the mounting bolts. Again, I forgot to take pics for the during. But here is the result test fitted to the lathe:
The access holes are so the base can be mounted and unmounted to the lathe without taking it apart:
I still have some work to do to the base... added the screws to hold the tool in place and drill and tap a hole for the lever to spin the ball turner. Then I have to make the L shaped tool holder itself. Maybe tomorrow.
Eric
Darren:
Looking good Eric, I esp like where you have placed the pivot and mounting holes.
Nicely covered by the L shaped tool holder.
Regards
Darren
Bernd:
I see why yours is a bit different. You don't have the T slots like I do on my Grizzly.
It'll be intersting to see that first ball come off of your turner. I'm wondering how round it'll be. :o ;D
Bernd
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