Quest -- A Good Steady Rest

[Bill Gruby]

Time to drill the clevis pin holes. Pic is gone but here it is done. Just basic drill press stuff. #1 is the hinge hole. #2 os both holes with pins and #3 is the back side with clips. If my wording is too basic I apologize. I do it this way for the ones who are unsure of some operations.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

OK, I have to work the next phase out a little before I post. I will not only show what worked for the rollers but also what did not. They are not mistakes, they just fell short of what I wanted. See you all here same time same channel tomorrow.

"Billy G"

[DaveH]

Bill,

Wow coming along nicely

I think your words are fine - makes it easy to follow

Super post

DaveH

[doubleboost]

Hi
Bill
That will be a substantial steady
Nice post with good pictures
Pity you dont do casting
Your wood mock up is nearly a pattern
John

[Bill Gruby]

Thank you all. Question -- How many pix max on each post?
"Billy G"

[EdK]

I think it's 15 but I'll check and let you know for sure.

Yup, it's 15.

Ed

[Bill Gruby]

Thanx Ed. I will split to 3 posts. One has 3 the other two have 8 each.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

First up this morning is something that was not used. The first bearing holders were to flimsey for what was needed. It was to be a threaded rod thru the ring with a swivel bearing holder that could be locked in position. There would be an aluminum lock wheel to lock the rod to the ring. The bearings also would have tires but afterthought said they might wear to quickly or even work their way off in hard use. If only lite use is expected these might suffice.

In all it took three tries to ger the units we were looking for. The other two will follow.

[Bill Gruby]

The second try was the Telescoping unit. This one was good till we needed to weld a bolster to the tube for the position lock of the arm. The second the welder hit it the bolster was gone,like is disintegrated. I will just put the pictures here and explain the workings in the next post.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

Study this print a little. This is the acceptable unit. I will post this one later. I am on the clock and under the gun today. The job has to go out today.

"Billy G"

Are we having fun yet.