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RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - TomG - 03-03-2016

It'll straighten out ok. If it was hardened through, it likely would have already broken.

Tom

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - Old Minger - 03-03-2016

Thanks Gents. Followed the suggestion of a bored out bar and bench vice. Got it to about 5 thou of run out, I'm a happy boy Thumbsup

Thanks Smiley-eatdrink004

John

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - awemawson - 03-03-2016

Good result !

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - Pete O - 03-08-2016

A bloke I know through a Land Rover owner's forum asked me to bush 2 transfer cases for him same as the one I did for my own.

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I was getting the hang of it by the third one.
still have one to do for the mate who helped me get my box out & back in.

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - f350ca - 03-10-2016

A part for the processor but I did it today.
Read you can make anything on a shaper except money, this keyway took the best part of an hour to set up and cut, but was a lot more fun than using the broach I don't have.
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The first keyway I've cut with this shaper and the bar I made. What a difference from the Logan, it did a good job but this was so undramatic, not a hint of  chatter and feed as fast as you want. Guess there's no replacement for displacement.


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RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - starlight_tools - 03-11-2016

Series of offset holes meeting at an angle, set up and machined them to continuous holes to improve product flow.  These rings are from a hopper system to pour product into a pail with a liner.

First two rings were straight so not as complicated to set up, but last one (shown pictured) was angled so required an angle plate as well as the rotary table.




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Dial indicator to make sure that ring was rotating true to centreline axis.  Rod dropped through holes and angle adjusted til rod was centred top and bottom holes.

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Side view showing rotary table mounted to angle plate.  Note to self, need to get or make a larger angle plate!

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End view of rotary table mounted to angel plate, yup, still need a bigger angle plate.

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Another view of setting the angle and making sure that ring was concentric to table.

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Final reamer size to make sure that everything cleared.  Had to drill out in a few stages, 3/4, 7/8 then reamed to just under 1 inch.

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All three rings, first two the holes were straight, so did not need to mount on angle plate, third was offset and had a jog where the holes met, so had to drill at an angle to give a straight hole, although at a slight angle.

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - Roadracer_Al - 03-11-2016

Smiley-signs107

Impressive set up.

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - Mayhem - 03-12-2016

I made a firing pin removal tool for a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1 rifle for a friend today.  I also machined one end of the handle to mate with the (reverse) screw that holds the foresight blade in position.  The shank is made from O1 steel and has been hardened and tempered (hence the discolouration).  It is ready for cleaning and bluing, which he is taking care of.  Sorry for the crappy picture.  I'll post one of when it comes back from bluing.

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RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - TomG - 03-12-2016

Looks good Darren! What is the feature on the handle for?

Tom

RE: Todays Project - What did you do today? - Mayhem - 03-12-2016

Thanks Tom.

There is a 'reverse' flat blade screw on the foresight that needs to be loosened in order to adjust the windage. Rather than make a separate tool, I decided to include it on the handle of this one. Two for one Big Grin

Besides, I have a slitting saw and freshly made arbour, so I am looking for any excuse to use it!