Here' a little technique that I use to mill parts to a thickness that is too thin for traditional methods. It works great for the occasional shim, spacer or flat spring.
Tom
Nice video Tom. That climb milling scares the hell out of me though. I don't think I'd want to try that with my bench mill.
Ed
Tom,
You need a buddy with a sheet metal shop! small stuff like that is generally in the scrap bin!
Don't be afraid Ed, just snug the table locks down and your underwear will live to see another day.
OG, what do you do if you need a shim that's .022 or .038" thick? you won't find that in anyone's scrap bin.
Tom
(07-21-2013, 06:45 PM)TomG Wrote: [ -> ]Don't be afraid Ed, just snug the table locks down and your underwear will live to see another day.
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Tom
Did you hand feed or use the power feed? I don't have power feed, yet.
Ed
It was hand fed Ed, just because the cut was so short.
Tom
Tom,
long time ago I got a variety of shim stock from enco, back when it was American made, plus from a swap met there are a few rolls of brass shim stock. In aluminum I have is 3003 .063, .050, .040, there may be a pc of .030 left. something in between? how about galvaneal (no longer galvanized) .060 to .015 16 to 28 gauge. Guess I'm just a scrounger!
You are missing the point of the whole exercise. What if I needed a piece of unobtanium, .019" thick? It wouldn't be available anywhere so I would have to make it and this is how I would make it. I scrounge as well, but scrounging isn't always an option.
Tom
I'm going to give that a shot Tom. You and Ken are pushing me beyond my comfort zone and I thank you both for that. I guess it's time to grow some balls.
Ed
Thanks Tom, excellent video thats one to keep in the old memory box !
Mike