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21/11/2009 20:18:24

Ian SC

Yes, in hindsite aluminium would have been the better choice but I was using what was in the scrap bin at the time. Also thought I might put in another pair of slots for more spring loaded pads but I had enought trouble getting it assembled with two. Also in hindsite I really didn't put much effort into perfecting it in the first place.

Thanks for the tip on marking.

Cheers, Jim

PS: reading thread on stirlings, you Kiwi?

21/11/2009 00:25:34

Hi Buddy

I can teel you what NOT to do with your dials!

I resurrected an old lathe (a whole other story) and put metric dials on all the feeds - there were none originally. The apron feed dial ended up about 90mm dia and 20mm thick. I turned this up from mild steel, put a couple of slots in the back to hold a couple of springs and nylon pads to 'friction lock' the dial to the shaft. Looked good when it was nickle plated.

In practice the dial is so heavy that when I am traversing the apron the inertia caused it to move out of position every time I start and stop.

Next job will be to try and squeeze in a thumb screw to lock it on the shaft, and remove some of the 'meat' from the back side to lighten it up.

Edited By Jim NZ on 21/11/2009 00:27:46

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