08-18-2012, 07:25 AM
....for making a morse taper?
I have some that I am planning on using for making a MT slot saw arbor.
I just happene to have some 4140 the right size. Do you think it will be ok to use? I am going to drill and tap it for a draw bar to fit on my mill, as well as drill and tap the "big end" for a screw clamp to hold slotting cutters.
Should it be ok to turn a taper on my lathe? Also thinking about oil dipping, (heat to red, and quench in old oil), the arbor after its finished to harden it a bit and stop it from rusting. Or will this warp it too much?
Thanks Phil
I have some that I am planning on using for making a MT slot saw arbor.
I just happene to have some 4140 the right size. Do you think it will be ok to use? I am going to drill and tap it for a draw bar to fit on my mill, as well as drill and tap the "big end" for a screw clamp to hold slotting cutters.
Should it be ok to turn a taper on my lathe? Also thinking about oil dipping, (heat to red, and quench in old oil), the arbor after its finished to harden it a bit and stop it from rusting. Or will this warp it too much?
Thanks Phil