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| raynerd:
3mm is plenty for the runners. |
| mattinker:
Although I have nothing to do with clock making, this thread is of great interest and value. I am enjoying the development process! I wish I had a use for a Gear Depth Tool, it looks like a satisfying build. Looking forward to you getting your workshop running Chris, hope the move goes well. Regards, Matthew. |
| raynerd:
Peter - I`m terrible at visualising things! I still can picture where the runners are held? |
| PeterE:
--- Quote from: raynerd on June 06, 2014, 10:30:35 AM ---Peter - I`m terrible at visualising things! I still can picture where the runners are held? --- End quote --- Need to do some sketches, I'll be back. /Peter |
| PeterE:
OK, some sketching later. To begin, I did some more thinking about the micrometer adjustment screw and changed the design as shown at B in the sketch below. This way I can use an ordinary thumb screw and keep it tight using a spring between the thumb screw runner and the depthing peg runner. When it comes to locking the runners to the bars I would use the same type of lock as I used on the bed stop for my lathe. The distance setting pin is locked using an intersecting "bolt" secured with a thumb nut. The works is shown below. I think it is easy to see which is the locking "bolt" in the picture. I think this type of lock is good. Easy to handle and locks with strength. Hope this helps. BR /Peter |
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