Member postings for Aidan Browne

Thanks to everybody that has taken the time to respond to me. I have gotton some really good information and it has really simplified what choices I should make as I had information overload before by reading all the different websites.

I will hopefully pick out a system and run it by you all before I make a final decision in the next week.

Thanks again,

Aidan.

Hi,

I have an Ajax milling machine for the last couple of years. I think its a ajt1. It looks the same as the one in the link **LINK**.

I have tried looking up getting a DRO system for it but there is so much information on the net and it's overload at this stage. It would be for the X & Y axis with the option of a Z axis maybe down the line. I don't need a top of the range bells and whistle one but one of decent quality. I make a lot of bushes and brackets etc for motorbikes but I have some model kits that I would like to get to sometime so I don't know if that influences my choice.

I have looked up the forum and can't find any definitive guide (Sorry if there is). But if anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some links I'd appreciate it.

I have emailed **LINK** for some information but never got any response.

Thanks,

Aidan.

Got sorted anyway. I took the advice above and cut them with a stainless cutting disk in the small grinder then faced them. Worked out nicely, just had 2mm of extra stock when finished.

Hi John, that's some pretty heavy duty modification your doing. You'll have some severe stopping power when you make those modifications. Send me a pic when your done.

Thanks for everyones time to give me advice.

I drilled the holes in the piece first as I put it in the Mill and it saved me changing chucks and spending time messing with the 4 jaw trying to set it up plus with my measuring I'd probably be out between the 2 pieces. I was hoping to part it off because the amount of stock I have is fairly tight.

I think the best suggestion on the board is to take it out and cut it witht the band saw and face it. I think because it's 19mm to the centre my parting off tool is out further than I've ever had it out before and is vibrating a lot.

By the way it's for a custom swinging arm I'm making for cub90. Bit off the wall but it keeps me out of the pub. **LINK**

I'll let you know how I get on.

Thanks.

I have bought Model Engineers Workshop for the last 4 years and really enjoy it. The only suggestion I would have is if a list of material or stock used could be put in a box on the article. The dimensions and drawings are always there and sometimes a reference to the material used. But I think a small box with the stock material would be really helpful.

Aidan.

Hi,

I'm making a pair of eccentic chain tensioners for a project I'm working on. The piece is a 38mm stainless steel bar. I have drilled a 12mm hole for the axle and 2 x 8mm holes for the tensioning tool to tighten the axle.These are like a trangle inside the diametre of the piece. I have a small clarke lathe. I tried parting off and the moment the parting tool (It's a glanza tool with inserts and a 2mm wide tip), broke through the first hole it jamed and bent the tool holder and the tip fell out. Before that it was curling off swarf perfect. I reversed the tool in the holder and fed it in at a slower rate and near the centre I heard a crack and the tip of the tool broke. I've no formal training on the lathe and any help to point out where I'm going wrong would be really appreciated. 

Image of something similiar if it helps

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-maintenance/chain-adjustment/pinch-bolt.jpg

Thanks,

Aidan.

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