07-31-2012, 10:27 AM
(07-31-2012, 09:53 AM)ETC57 Wrote: Ok so with all the talk of rakes currently in general metalworking, I have to ask
just what is it?
I mean I have a rake in the garden shed and my pickup has a bit of a rake from the over load springs but what is a machine tool rake?
And yes I really don't know.
Jerry.
Jerry, that is a perfect analogy. Think of the caster angle on your truck suspension as "rake".
Positive caster = positive rake.
Neutral caster (0°) = neutral rake.
Negative caster = negative rake.
The road is your work piece, and the steering knuckle is your lathe bit.
Any help?
Willie
Willie