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11-22-2017, 01:07 PM
f350ca- How in the world did you end the thread like that without cutting a relief down to the minor diameter? Do you have a method to automatically disengage the leadscrew?
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11-22-2017, 01:30 PM
(11-22-2017, 01:07 PM)Robert Wrote: Do you have a method to automatically disengage the leadscrew?
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He sure does. It's called a Hardinge. Smile

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11-22-2017, 01:45 PM
Would you believe just really quick on the half nut handle? 
As Ed said, a Hardinge takes all the skill out of threading. The auto feed stops within 3 thou by their spec, but I've checked it with an indicator and its closer to 1 or 2. The compound even has a lever operated quick retract for the tool. You never release the half nuts, just forward/backward with the direction lever.
That thread was cut at about 600 rpm.
Had to cut a relief after to get allow the female thread to shoulder up.
As said, no skill required, try cutting these internal and externals on a regular lathe, I'd be pulling my hair out.

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The recess on the male threads was for an O-ring
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11-22-2017, 09:24 PM
(11-22-2017, 01:45 PM)f350ca Wrote: Would you believe just really quick on the half nut handle? 

Hey Vinny - methinks we need a "Pinocchio" smiley. Just saying.... Tongue
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11-22-2017, 10:21 PM
Y'know, I just may have one on one of my other sites...

EDIT: Nope, I guess not. Not even a pants on fire!
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11-23-2017, 09:35 AM
Interesting. I have never seen a Hardinge up close. Someday when I have the space!
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Photo  11-23-2017, 07:03 PM

.png   pinocchio-nose-smiley.png (Size: 8.49 KB / Downloads: 136) Here let me give you a Pinocchio smiley
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#4,958
11-25-2017, 08:29 PM
Not enough metal projects happening so here's some wood.
A design table for someone, apparently they have back issues and wanted one 42 1/2 inches tall so they don't have to bend over.
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Added some walnut inlay for detail.
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Just have a water based sanding sealer on it yet. Will get a couple of coats of varnish.
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11-25-2017, 11:42 PM
Beautiful piece of work Greg. As usual... Graemlin
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11-26-2017, 04:28 AM
Gorgeous.
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