Work holding device

[RobWilson]

Thanks Ed


Shapers are another machine that still has its place in the home shop ,, well i think so ,,, yes they can be slow when doing a finishing pass , but you can always do something else wile its doing its thing ,,, Tooling costs are minimal

Lets see a mill do this



Clutch gear for my ye oldie CUB lathe



Cheers Rob

[EdK]

Rob,

Yes, that's so cool. I think shapers are an essential tool in the home shop. CNC has replaced them in most commercial shops but I think they are so versatile that every home metalworking shop should have one.

Ed

[DaveH]

Rob,

Nicely shown, looks good:):):)

They are a bit slow, excellent for taking the "skin" off castings.

I wonder how many just got thrown away. Because they never seemed to wear out.

Nice post Rob:):):)

DaveH

[TOM REED]

That is a fantastic job I have not seen one like it anywhere you should consider patent and get someone to produce + sell it for you. I don't have a shaper feel like making one 4 me? how much? tom

[RobWilson]

Thanks Tom

As with most things in engineering my idea is not original ,,When i first posted my idea on Madmodder , it was pointed out to me that Bill Reichart had a very similar device http://littlemachineshop.com/products/pr...uctID=2304 .

I had came up with the idea after making a large Keats angle plate .




Rob

[TOM REED]

[quote='RobWilson' pid='344' dateline='1329690579']
Thanks Tom

As with most things in engineering my idea is not original ,,When i first posted my idea on Madmodder , it was pointed out to me that Bill Reichart had a very similar device http://littlemachineshop.com/products/pr...uctID=2304 .

plenty different enough to be eligible for a patent, you would be surprised at how well an item like that would sell, you already have a first customer if you will make me one. tom

[RobWilson]

Hi Tom

I think the cost of shipping would prohibit sending one :( ,,,, and its just a hobby for me ,, if you were in the UK i would happily help you out .


Thanks Rob

[RobWilson]

Hi Lads

Made a few more parts .

Thumb screws to lock the clamp bars in position .



And the reason for the slots ,,so i could position the clamp bolts were ever needed ,, in the original CAD model i had just a few tapped holes along each leg , knowing my luck first job they would be in the wrong place

Sliding nuts


Nuts to lock them in position for repetitive jobs






Screws in photos are not the ones i will be using , there just there as an example


Rob

[EdK]

Rob,

Really beautiful work.

What type of steel did you use for the screws and are those copper tips or brass?

Keep the pictures coming. It helps to motivate me.

Ed

[DaveH]

Rob,

I'm with Ed.

Very nice work Rob

Nice knurling, what type of knurling tool do you use?

DaveH