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Gray6207/04/2011 00:33:48
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Hi Klank,
I agree, the complexity of the tool is ott for a one off. that said, I have built this tool and it has proved its usefulness on more than one occasion, in fact, I have built a scaled up version for more ambicious tasks and the fundemental design has proved itself very capable.
For anyone machining small to mid diameter bar, I would highly recommend this design. All complements to Mr Rawlinson for an excellent design concept
 
regards
 
CB
NJH07/04/2011 10:01:37
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Hi All
 
In a rush of enthusiasm a while ago I bought the Chronos tool shown in Jason's post thinking " that will be useful one day." The day arrived recently when I needed some long 8BA studs - longer than any available commercially. The tool worked like a charm! I did look up the price of 8BA studding (!!!) and I think the tool has also paid for itself in this one exercise! The bad news for anyone wanting one is that it appears to be unavailable at the moment - this may be just temporary. You can of course make one!
 
Regards
 
 
Norman
klank18/04/2011 17:21:26
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Norman - I have done as you did - got one of those nifty little ready made tools from Chronos - (they just got new stocks in!).
As you say, it works a treat - job now done and no tears!. Added bonus of a usefu length of HSS tool steel in "the kit"!
 
Just remember to set it up carefully (on centre and in line)
 
Once again, thank you to all who so kindly offered help/advice - very kind.
 
Best wishes to all
 
Peter.
mgj18/04/2011 17:49:22
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The Chronos thing is very good.
 
For this particular job, I think I'd have turned a spigot (for alignment) and silver soldered the 2 bits of stainless together.
Cyril Bonnett28/09/2011 21:46:45
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1996 ME vol 177 no.4025 pages 344-345 has the article by Don Broadly 'steady on myford' including plan. Chronos sell a kit.
 
Cyril
Tel28/09/2011 22:33:49
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(quote)Peter, Tel posts on HMEM and Model Engineering Clearing House,(/quote)
 
.... and I look in here fairly regularly.
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