02-22-2019, 10:04 PM
Another quick question (I hope); I've been given a recommendation of a steel merchant who is right near where I work and who reportedly takes cash for offcuts at good prices. I plan to drop in there on Monday to see if I can get a chunk of steel suitable for the nosepiece on my frankenmill project. My question is, what types of steel would be acceptable for this part? It will essentially be a version of the piece on the right in this photo- unfortunately cutting the knuckle in half didn't leave enough material on the rear side, so I'll be reproducing the front features- circular T-slot etc- and a flat surface with a circle of threaded holes on the back side. I'm thinking 4140, but if the guy offers me something else I'd like to have an idea if it will suit the purpose. Worst case is the T-slot breaks out in service and deposits the J-head at my feet.
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.