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  1. #181
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    Big sheds post on recycling weights reminded me of this thread, and I thought I may as well put up the last thing of any substance I did on the mill - its a big plate to fit on top of my 10 inch rotary table so I can hold bigger (and smaller) stuff (the standard slots don't go anywhere near the centre of the table ). Holes will be drilled in it as required to hold things down....

  2. #182
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    That came up nice. I made one up for my 10 inch table as well and have drilled holes in it to accept all the chucks I have. Thank to the bolt hole feature on the DRO, drilling all the holes was easier once I worked out the pattern.

    Dave

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    Hi All,

    Here's a simple mount for attaching a router to the lathe cross-slide, using QCTP holder.
    I needed this for cutting wooden threads.





    Basically it's just an adjustable box, that clamps across the flat's on the Makita Laminate Trimmer. By using the QCTP, I get the ability to adjust the center and make better use of the compound for cutting the thread.

    Regards
    Ray

  4. #184
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    i was going to bye a fixed steady for my hercus 9" c. which is a result of my recent
    rekindling of my interest in in machining.a piece of scrap suspension from a machine inspired me to make one instead. so with a lathe and a turret mill with practically no tooling. a drill chuck and a few end mills, ive started my new project. the material for the job turned out to be not all that suitable but im pushing on any way.
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  5. #185
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    I have recently finished the third tool bar for my belt sander, this one is handy for grinding pipes for a neat fit prior to welding. It can be fitted with drums from 13mm diameter up to 60 mm. I have only made one drum a 28mm one. The drums just slide into place with no tools required. After finishing it I just picked up an offcut I had handy and did a test grind, it fits spot on as can be seen in the photo.The aluminium housing for the drums I had to fabricate up out of stock bits and pieces, which made me scratch my head a few times to work it out and the belts tracks fine with very little adjustment. It turned out quite solid.As usual the photos explain it a bit easier.
    Bob

  6. #186
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    Bob,

    The Grinder de luxe is certainly one versatile piece of gear. Well done.

    Bob.

  7. #187
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    Thanks Bob. The grinder is sure handy for a lot of different tasks. Buying belts in Australia is a bit of a problem, no maker I can find stocks 72" belts, they all can make them but want a minimum order of six belts all the same grit, and charge $6 to$7 each for them. I have imported mine from USA for $2-80 to $3-20 each and can order a mixed selection of grades and grit as well, even allowing for the freight I am well in front.
    Bob

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    Bob
    I make my own 615? x 100mm belts for my grinder from polyesterbelt glued together with Aquadhere. Works well, but it would be a fair bit of work to save $3.
    Have you seen the graphite slip cloth The Sandpaper Man sells? Then you could make another toolbar for your grinder.
    Stuart

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    Stustoys,
    Hi Stewart, thanks for the tip about the graphite slip cloth I could use a piece of this on one of my tool bars. I have brought disc sander papers etc from The Sandpaper Man before they are good to deal with and pricing is good as well, unfortunately they need a minium order of six belts of the same grit which does not suit my usage. I have thought about buying a roll of belting and making my own by glueing with epoxy, but once again you end up with a lot of belts of the same grit.
    Regards Bob

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    I'm a little worried the graphite pad will make my little sander slip so haven't tried it yet. The real plan for it is to make something like yours with a very long belt, then use a hand held graphite pad to push the belt to the work.
    Stuart

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    Stuart,
    That is an interesting idea but I am not sure why you would want to do it that way. I thought the intended use for the graphite pad was to attach it to your work surface and run the belt over it,hence reducing heat/ friction. Can you give some details as to your use.
    Regards Bob

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    Bob
    Its more about a pretty finish than anything else. With work fixed in place, all the scratches have to be in line and only where you want them. As an example you could try making a chess board pattern. No I haven't tried it or seen it done. It may also be used for grinding down welds. Its just an idea I have kicking around in my head to try when I get time to make something like your machine.
    Stuart

  13. #193
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    My latest project was a Mill Drawbar Changer.
    After using a spanner/hammer combination I made up (photo 447) when I first got my mill I felt it was time to up grade the system to photo 441.This turned out to be quite a prject as I had to install air lines from the compesser to the mill, I originally thought I could just run a line up vertically from the compressor through the gyprock ceiling and across to my mill and lathe. A quick look through the manhole provided my first surprise, the rafters were running the wrong way and had the floor for the room above attached to the top of them and the crawl space was too small for me.I made up a manifold block and routed the airline and power cable inside some square plastic ducting.
    The 3/8" Drive Impact tool I brought turned out to be very poorly made and had to machine it round and remake the pin/ bush assemblies on both ends of the butterfly handle. The Chinese idea of a fit is make the pin one size and then drill out the bush .025" larger and while your doing this drill it at an angle as well. The photos show some of the operations involved.
    Bob

  14. #194
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    thats fantastic. had you seen one before or did you dream that up. it looks great as well. that mill looks very handy to.what do you think of that dimiond shape turning tool. ive seen them some where else.
    maybe in a magazine.
    azz

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    Bob,
    Great work. How do you unstick the taper?

    azz,
    google "tangential tool holder". I'm going to have to make myself one I think.

    Stuart

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