Best Yet Knurling Tool

[Arbalest]

(12-15-2012, 01:28 PM)petertha Wrote:

(12-15-2012, 04:29 AM)Arbalest Wrote: This is my simple clamp type one though:

Thats really nice. I kept a pic of your past picture for reference to make my own & forgot where it came from to begin with.

- do you have drawings?
- can you elaborate on the axles for the knurling wheels
- do you use a socket wrench on that hex part to bear down the knurls on the workpiece?
- Im also interested in how you managed the fit between the arms & plate. Ive heard that that is one of the ingrdients of good knurls - minimal side play or flex.
... so you are happy with how it works?

Sorry I don't have drawings but there are some on the net of the basic design.
Yes, I'm happy with the way it works as there is no "slop" between the body and the arms. I use a spanner on the nut but you could use a socket. The axles for the knurling wheels are socket shoulder screws which are ground and hardened I believe, but you could use drill rod (silver steel)