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04-01-2015, 12:18 AM (This post was last modified: 04-01-2015, 12:20 AM by aRM.)
Hi Guys
Again, let's just say and admit, this does not in any way compare with some of the beautiful projects posted here. However, like the Man said, we need only make a contribution to keep this place busy - which should suffice for now !!!

Here's another elementary project we followed from Home Shop Machinist magazine.  Just needed to convert the sizes and simplify the design to conform to our materials on hand. BTW, the tapered front pin is Silver Steel, guess U Guys call that Drill Rod, it's hardened, whilst the body is unhardened Tool Steel with a loaded spring to boot.

We badly needed one of these as the piss-willy bought ones, or even the Custom-made purchased one, was  way too small for our work and even machine.  This one should last a good while.

Thanks for eye balling.
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04-01-2015, 04:57 AM
Hi aRM, that looks as good as anything I have seen , very nice job. How big is it ? Its hard to tell from the photos but you have mentioned the one you can buy are too small.

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04-01-2015, 06:23 AM
I think it looks great, I really like the interrupted knurl if that what you would call it.

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04-01-2015, 07:08 AM
Smiley-signs107  very nicely machined. Nice and crisp knurling. I would give it shop space  Big Grin


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04-01-2015, 08:05 AM
Very nice work Thumbsup  Looks great.
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04-01-2015, 08:13 AM
Top workmanship aRM! Thumbsup

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04-01-2015, 08:32 AM
Very nice work there aRM. If you hadn't said that you made it I would have thought it was a commercially made item.
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04-01-2015, 09:08 AM
(04-01-2015, 08:32 AM)Mayhem Wrote: ...  If you hadn't said that you made it I would have thought it was a commercially made item.

Why would you insult him like that. Big Grin

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04-01-2015, 09:52 AM
No insult intended Ed - quite the opposite.

Am I missing something?
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04-01-2015, 10:04 AM
(04-01-2015, 09:52 AM)Mayhem Wrote: No insult intended Ed - quite the opposite.

Am I missing something?

Yes, comparing his handmade tool to a commercially made tool. A commercially made tool would likely not be nearly as nice. I feared my subtle humor would be misinterpreted.

Sorry about that. Sad

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