Boxford traveling steady

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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
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




The Boxford item showing SLOTTED mounting holes




It ends up in the middle of no where

I hope to get it cast this week end
John

[EdK]

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

Ed

[Micktoon]

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

[DaveH]

John,
Nice bit of woodwork
Good luck with the casting

DaveH

[Mayhem]

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.

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(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










The invisible tool holder


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









John

[DaveH]

John,
Nicely cast
What was happening on the mill?

DaveH
PS You look good in orange

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(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

[Micktoon]

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

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Thanks
Mick
It seems like all i do is fix things so i can make something
You did a good job with the camera
John