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10-11-2012, 03:26 PM (This post was last modified: 10-11-2012, 03:29 PM by doubleboost.)
Hi
Lads
I have been buisy making a newZ axis screw for my mill
I have had problems with the screw bending the deeper the threads are cut
The traveling steady Boxford supplied is totally useless for the job intended
It is just something to put in the cupboard with the rusty change wheelsSlapheadSlapheadSlaphead
Before i scrap any more stainless round bar i will make a new steady
It will be a bronze casting (aluminium is not strong enough and cast iron takes to much melting)
On with the pictures
Wood patern
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The Boxford item showing SLOTTED mounting holesJawdrop
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It ends up in the middle of no where
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I hope to get it cast this week end DroolDroolDrool
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10-11-2012, 04:08 PM
Good luck John. I'm looking forward to seeing how the bronze casting comes out.

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10-11-2012, 04:12 PM
Looking good John , looks like the new one will be closer to in line with the tool, the new one is more or less what my Harrison one looks and mounts like. Looking forward to seeing it in bronze Smiley-signs107Drool

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10-11-2012, 04:20 PM
John,
Nice bit of woodwork Smiley-signs107
Good luck with the casting Thumbsup
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10-11-2012, 07:17 PM
Looks like some poor kid is missing their hockey stick!

I hope the weather is good for casting John, as I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Nice work thus far.
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10-14-2012, 03:28 PM
(10-11-2012, 07:17 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Looks like some poor kid is missing their hockey stick!

I hope the weather is good for casting John, as I'm looking forward to seeing the results. Nice work thus far.



Hi
Lads
I managed a bit of casting today
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The invisible tool holder

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This is why you need a riser block on a 626 mill

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10-14-2012, 03:55 PM (This post was last modified: 10-14-2012, 03:57 PM by DaveH.)
John,
Nicely cast Smiley-signs107
What was happening on the mill?
Smiley-eatdrink004
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10-14-2012, 03:59 PM
(10-14-2012, 03:55 PM)DaveH Wrote: John,
Nicely cast Smiley-signs107
What was happening on the mill?
Smiley-eatdrink004
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Thanks dave
That is the saddle off my lathe
The area the steady will fit on to is being machined flat
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10-14-2012, 04:20 PM
Hi John, looks like quality casting once again Smiley-signs107 You must have been busy all afternoon, I am looking forward to seeing the new steady in action.
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10-14-2012, 04:37 PM
Thanks
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It seems like all i do is fix things so i can make something JawdropJawdrop
You did a good job with the camera ThumbsupThumbsupThumbsup
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