Parallels - what are the differences?

[EdK]

(08-28-2012, 09:26 PM)PixMan Wrote: Oh yeah, I just remembered that no one seems to have mentioned the adjustable parallels.

Actually Tom did mention them in post #16 of this thread.

Ed

[PixMan]

(08-28-2012, 10:11 PM)Mayhem Wrote: You Dad still has the equipment to churn out more accurate custom parallels. When is he taking orders?

LOL, nice try!

He's not making much of anything lately. Mostly, reading Zane Grey on his Nook E-reader. We haven't got the heat treat capability to make hardened ones, though I'd make soft ones easily.

[Mayhem]

As long as he is happy in whatever he is doing. Send him my regards.

I could heat treat but then I'd have to send them back to you for grinding. probably easier to buy some I guess...

[the penguin]

I have many different sizes and configurations of parallels, I have 2 or 3 sets of the some of the same sizes and at times have needed them.

[eightball]

I usally use 1/8 parallels. ive used strapping, foam, grease, etc to hold them in position. I have a spring set that i use more than anything to support the parallels. My favorite parallels are a 1/16 thick power hacksaw blabe that i ground in the surface grinder. Took all the teeth off, flipped em over and lightly ground the other side. I have used them for 28 years. I actually ground two sets at once so all four are the same height.

[TomG]

Wow, this is a moldy oldie.

I have a set of the wavy parallels, but rarely use them. They don't support thin parts evenly and when you hammer the parts down, they can distort. Unfortunately, I found that out the hard way.

Tom

[Mayhem]

(01-27-2014, 08:23 PM)TomG Wrote: Wow, this is a moldy oldie...

I'll have you know that my threads never perish or grow mould, they age gracefully!

[DaveH]

(01-28-2014, 05:52 AM)Mayhem Wrote: I'll have you know that my threads never perish or grow mould, they age gracefully!

With maturity and wisdom

DaveH