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Gallery, Projects and General => Project Logs => Topic started by: Mike K on August 30, 2009, 06:04:37 PM
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This is my third project with the X2 mill. I could probably buy clamps, but making stuff is so much fun...plus the learning experience. I also got to use the angle blocks I made earllier.
I milled the angles on the small clamps, and even that was painstaking. Yes, Santa, I NEED a bigger mill. So I knew I had to lop off the wedges on the bandsaw. I was very surprised...The setup worked so well that I only needed a 5-10 thou finish pass. Too bad I don't know anyone who needs clamps, as I hated to take the setup down.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/upand_at_them/Mill_Projects/Toolmakers_clamps/IM000025.jpg)
I didn't take any pics of drilling the holes, as that's pretty boring.
This is what I have right now:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/upand_at_them/Mill_Projects/Toolmakers_clamps/IM000000.jpg)
And there it stands until I make a knurler for the handles. That's the kitchen counter and I'm single, so it might just stay right there for a while. :)
Mike
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looking good mike :thumbup:............those clamps will come in very handy.
i have some i made in high school and i use them almost every day.
chuck :wave:
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Very nicely made Mike.
I am a great believer in making more than you need while you have everything set up.
BTW, you don't have to be single to be able to leave things on a counter top like that.
But you have to become deaf when the tongue lashings start, and have a good nose to search out where they eventually ended up.
Bogs
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I made these as a starter project and haven't needed them yet, so hopefully they'll get used as I get into engines and other projects.
Bogs, I saw one guy - maybe it was another forum - he had his mini-mill setup right next to his bed. And his wife let him!
Mike
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Nice job on those Mike.
Arnold
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Nice job. Those look sharp.
Eric
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That's the kitchen counter and I'm single, so it might just stay right there for a while. :)
Mike
I`ve not laughed so much in ages! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Good job on the clamps! :clap: :clap: :thumbup:
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Cheers Mike, useful and enjoyable thread :thumbup:
CC
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Thanks, guys. Hopefully before long I can add to the Bling Quotient.
Mike