09-27-2016, 11:07 PM
I decided to make a more rigid slotting tool. It replaces the lantern toolpost so the slotting action is directly in line with the ram, hopefully this will get rid of the 'flex.... flex....flex.....GRAB!' action of the other slotting tool.
The thread is 1 1/4" 12tpi.
I sacrificed one of my 3/4" boring bars to use a slotting bar.
Frustratingly I don't have a spanner that will fit the 1 3/4" (45mm) hex of the nut- thought I had one but when I went looking for it I had opened it out to a little over 2" for a job I was doing a while back. Might have to invest in an el-cheapo 18" shifter.
I don't plan to make another attempt at slotting until I have a better work-holding arrangement in place, planning to copy Greg's setup but no suitable material on hand at present.
The thread is 1 1/4" 12tpi.
I sacrificed one of my 3/4" boring bars to use a slotting bar.
Frustratingly I don't have a spanner that will fit the 1 3/4" (45mm) hex of the nut- thought I had one but when I went looking for it I had opened it out to a little over 2" for a job I was doing a while back. Might have to invest in an el-cheapo 18" shifter.
I don't plan to make another attempt at slotting until I have a better work-holding arrangement in place, planning to copy Greg's setup but no suitable material on hand at present.
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.