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Thread: Outstanding Detail Modelling
05/02/2012 19:04:14
Posted by David Clark 1 on 05/02/2012 16:11:35:
Hi There
Did we not all start out on plastic models after the Meccano?
regards David
 
 

... and sneak an occasional one in even now, if we want to be honest!

Thread: Yorkshire Vertical Mill Engine
05/02/2012 08:50:55
As you know already Stew, I am waiting with bated breath.
Thread: Making eyelets
05/02/2012 08:47:16
OK - make a profiled forming bar, wrap as many tight turns as you can fit onto it, then grab it in the milling vice by the sides, with one edge showing proud and mill away the top of the pack.
 

Edited By Tel on 05/02/2012 08:47:56

Thread: How do I cut this out??
05/02/2012 08:41:46
It's all in the wrist Wolfman! As Terry has pointed out. And the filing buttons are soft and used in conjunction with a Mk I (spectacle assisted) eyeball.I know a lot of folk advocate hardening them, but I never do - mainly out of respect for my files- and unless you planned on doing a run of the same item, say 20+, there is no real need.
04/02/2012 19:23:26
Have a look here Wolfie, particularly the second page. Once again, files and filing buttons.
Thread: graphite yarn no thanks o-rings yes please
04/02/2012 10:35:40
... and if you think graphite yarn is a black art, just wait til to try o rings.
Thread: Small Milling problem
02/02/2012 20:28:11
Still with filing buttons and a bit of manipulation in the vice. I find filing of small components much easier than trying to do then any other way.
 

02/02/2012 11:01:05
Using filing buttons is the simplest way
Thread: 3/8" steam pipe fittings?
01/02/2012 18:16:02
Or from Tracy Tools
01/02/2012 18:03:54
7/16 x 26 is a standard BSB thread, should be freely available - here is one source, tho the seller is calling it an ME thread for some reason.
 
Thread: Small Milling problem
31/01/2012 09:32:37
31/01/2012 09:26:38
Yes, a slitting saw is what you want for those - I have a photo series on making them on this page - be well worth you having a look.
 

Thread: Drilling brass - seizing
30/01/2012 08:37:04
OK Other-Tel, missed that!
30/01/2012 05:51:52
????? He already has the hole out to 29/64" and no one has said 'boring bar'? That's certainly what I'd use.
Thread: think tank
27/01/2012 09:36:48
Yes, it's not a bad idea - I'll happily give 'first serial rights' to anything of mine!
Thread: Is it time to give up?
25/01/2012 21:13:51
Thread: Threads within threads
20/01/2012 18:28:19
Yeah, 1/8" x 48 tpi is BSF - you don't often see 'em listed - most data charts only go down to 3/16 BSF, however, I notice they are available here
Thread: Milling a curved end
18/01/2012 19:39:22
Posted by Terryd on 18/01/2012 10:49:16:
Hi Wolfie,
 
You don't need to use a milling machine, it's very satisfying to do it by hand methods, and quicker than setting up the machine accurately for just a couple of ends.
 
Here is a guy using filing buttons to guide him rounding a bearing block
 
Terry
Edited By Terryd on 18/01/2012 10:53:48

I notice some of my filing button adventures on that page!

18/01/2012 10:08:55
Knock up one of these. In use the bottom block is gripped in the mill vice and an end mill lowered into the slot - the workpiece is located on the pin and rotated by hand against the mill, with light cuts. DO ensure you are not climb milling tho!
 
I should be using mine tomorrow - I see if I can remember some action shots.
 


Thread: Making a Tool Holder for CCMT 06 tips?
17/01/2012 23:02:46
There's some good info here
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