Boxford traveling steady - Printable Version

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Boxford traveling steady - doubleboost - 10-11-2012

Hi
Lads
I have been buisy making a newZ axis screw for my mill
I have had problems with the screw bending the deeper the threads are cut
The traveling steady Boxford supplied is totally useless for the job intended
It is just something to put in the cupboard with the rusty change wheels Slaphead

Before i scrap any more stainless round bar i will make a new steady
It will be a bronze casting (aluminium is not strong enough and cast iron takes to much melting)
On with the pictures
Wood patern
[Image: IMG_4387.jpg]

The Boxford item showing SLOTTED mounting holes Jawdrop

It ends up in the middle of no where
[Image: IMG_4390.jpg]

I hope to get it cast this week end Drool

John

RE: Boxford traveling steady - EdK - 10-11-2012

Good luck John. I'm looking forward to seeing how the bronze casting comes out.

Ed

RE: Boxford traveling steady - Micktoon - 10-11-2012

Looking good John , looks like the new one will be closer to in line with the tool, the new one is more or less what my Harrison one looks and mounts like. Looking forward to seeing it in bronze

Cheers Mick

RE: Boxford traveling steady - DaveH - 10-11-2012

John,
Nice bit of woodwork

Good luck with the casting Thumbsup

DaveH

RE: Boxford traveling steady - Mayhem - 10-11-2012

Looks like some poor kid is missing their hockey stick!

I hope the weather is good for casting John, as I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Nice work thus far.

RE: Boxford traveling steady - doubleboost - 10-14-2012

(10-11-2012, 07:17 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Looks like some poor kid is missing their hockey stick!

I hope the weather is good for casting John, as I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Nice work thus far.

Hi
Lads
I managed a bit of casting today
[Image: IMG_4396.jpg]

The invisible tool holder

[Image: IMG_4413.jpg]

This is why you need a riser block on a 626 mill

[Image: IMG_4424.jpg]

John

RE: Boxford traveling steady - DaveH - 10-14-2012

John,
Nicely cast

What was happening on the mill?

DaveH
PS You look good in orange Smiley-dancenana

RE: Boxford traveling steady - doubleboost - 10-14-2012

(10-14-2012, 03:55 PM)DaveH Wrote: John,
Nicely cast
What was happening on the mill?

DaveH
PS You look good in orange

Thanks dave
That is the saddle off my lathe
The area the steady will fit on to is being machined flat
John

RE: Boxford traveling steady - Micktoon - 10-14-2012

Hi John, looks like quality casting once again

You must have been busy all afternoon, I am looking forward to seeing the new steady in action.
Cheers Mick

RE: Boxford traveling steady - doubleboost - 10-14-2012

Thanks
Mick
It seems like all i do is fix things so i can make something Jawdrop

You did a good job with the camera Thumbsup

John