Clamp Type Knurling Tool

[TomG]

(11-20-2014, 11:07 AM)PixMan Wrote: I am thinking of making it out of steel for greater rigidity and damping qualities. Any reason not to do that?

Ken,

In my opinion, making the whole thing out of steel would be overkill. The mounting bracket is steel so it will resist marking from the tool holder screws but the body is fine in aluminum. I've been using the commercial clamp knurling tool that I based the design on for years and it works just fine with an aluminum body. Steel would just make the thing heavier without making it work any better.

Tom