03-14-2016, 11:42 AM
I hit another lick yesterday. I used my Horror Fright horizontal/vertical bandsaw to rough out the bulk of material for the step. Then I started a new adventure with the "spindle hammer" to machine down the two surfaces on either side of the trough. I upped the rpm's to 1500 and got a much nicer surface finish.
Next will be machining the rear step and then milling the 0.165" notch in the corner of the "L". It's supposed to rain next weekend so maybe I will get more time in the shop and the turkeys will get a weekend reprieve.
Here is the jig with the rough, saw cut faces.
Here are the homemade spring clips made from steel strapping tape that I use to keep the parallels upright and tight against the vise jaws.
And a final picture of the finished lower step.
Next will be machining the rear step and then milling the 0.165" notch in the corner of the "L". It's supposed to rain next weekend so maybe I will get more time in the shop and the turkeys will get a weekend reprieve.
Here is the jig with the rough, saw cut faces.
Here are the homemade spring clips made from steel strapping tape that I use to keep the parallels upright and tight against the vise jaws.
And a final picture of the finished lower step.
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