Todays Project - What did you do today?

[mfletch]

(07-24-2014, 01:55 PM)DaveH Wrote:

(07-24-2014, 01:49 PM)mfletch Wrote: Wow very good job Rob {nice} what mill do you have?

I agree and will build it up with weld and grind it back

Mfletch,
Just thinking this insert holder would have made a nice Project thread or a thread in the Lathe Tools. I'm just saying that's all

DaveH

I will start one tomorrow Dave

[DaveH]

(07-24-2014, 02:00 PM)mfletch Wrote: I will start one tomorrow Dave

DaveH

[RobWilson]

Hi Fletch

Building the tip up with weld will be just the job

I have a few mills Chester 626 that I am converting to CNC (still) ,an Aciera F3 one the one I made the flycutter for .



The DRO is now in Micks possession I traded it for his Clarckson TCG , who needs DROs LOL

Here is the cutter in action on a wee lump of steel .





Dose a canny job and hare are a few more tools that I have made for this mill , two arbours 1 and 1 1/2 and a smaller flycutter .






Nothing better than making and using ones own tooling


Rob

Forgot I have an old RF25 mill/drill

[awemawson]

Got your magic camera out again Rob I see

Is that finish nickel plate on grit blast?

[DaveH]

Rob, Very nice

DaveH

[EdK]

Holy crap Rob! Those are some nice tools you've made

I see along with your shiny camera you've acquired a matte camera. Very nice!

Ed

[krv3000]

brill just brill

[Mayhem]

Hi Rob I recall seeing the build post on MM and that is a fantastic bit of kit. Could you most some info on the orange clamps you are using to secure that "wee" block of steel?

[PixMan]

I'm quite impressed with those toolholders Rob, and since I'm in the business of "knowing cutting tools" I can tell you they look as good if not better than many of the commercially made ones.

Myself I just can't justify making something I can buy for little money (on eBay or other seller's websites), though I applaud that level of effort! I also want to know if the finish is a grit blast or some plating (or both?)

BTW, your photography is far above"tyro" level too. What are you using for lighting?

[mfletch]

Very nice Rob what professional work you've done on the tool holders

Puts my effort to shame but it's it good to make your own as long as they work and save money