02-14-2016, 12:39 PM
As the material was square I decided to machine the inside first while it was simple to hold it in the 4 jaw.
Next came the end plate, now looking at the bar I wondered if it was possible to turn the spigot on the end and part off the piece, Now the bar was 12 1/2" long and my lathe is a 12x7 but it went between the small 4 jaw and the centre just dandy.
Next the part was milled to size, But as I had to raise the head to clear the rotary table and boring head I now had to lift my small vise to reach the cutter.
Now the real work can begin.
Well we all have our funny day's don't we.
Onward & upward Brian.
Next came the end plate, now looking at the bar I wondered if it was possible to turn the spigot on the end and part off the piece, Now the bar was 12 1/2" long and my lathe is a 12x7 but it went between the small 4 jaw and the centre just dandy.
Next the part was milled to size, But as I had to raise the head to clear the rotary table and boring head I now had to lift my small vise to reach the cutter.
Now the real work can begin.
Well we all have our funny day's don't we.
Onward & upward Brian.
