Hi all I'm wondering if I could make a brunton-style commpass (like is used by geologists) on a Taig lathe? I think this style of compass is also known as a...
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Will Schmit
anchornm
Oct 1, 2010 3:50 pm
No reason why not... I would use a CNC mill I had one of those in the 70s -- best damned compass made. I caught malaria, and was lucky, I sold it to a surveyer...
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 1, 2010 6:47 pm
Could it be done without CNC? I have a sherline rotary table I could use to engrave the dial. I'm also considering the extra challenge of making mine a cube...
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Will Schmit
anchornm
Oct 2, 2010 4:14 pm
The problem (as I see it) will be, to find an accurate compass "card" or movement. As I recall, the Brunton is close to 4", and that is one of the reasons it...
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 2, 2010 10:57 pm
Hi Hmmm. I didn't think of using delrin. I will have to consider that. Do you know if It would warp if left out in the sun? Also do you know if I will need...
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Johnny
leeharrysouth
Oct 3, 2010 2:03 am
Thanks Andrew. I understand that the taig chuck will fit a sherline rotary table, but, will a taig chuck fit the sherline indexing attachment spindle. I have a...
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Adam Collins
rxforspeed
Oct 3, 2010 7:59 am
Hey guys, Just a quick question-is the 3/8" OD pin that sits in the center of the #200-20 Y-axis saddle casting pressed into the saddle? I need to remove it...
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Will Schmit
anchornm
Oct 3, 2010 12:35 pm
How about Micarta? You can swipe the leveling stuff out of a Home Depot Torpedo level. I say "don't cheat yourself" a 1" compass will help you find home, but a...
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davideggy2
Oct 4, 2010 4:46 pm
I have a Dake model 00 press. Does any one know where I can get the slotted table plate for it? Dave...
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AJ
t2b1r3
Oct 5, 2010 6:49 pm
Hi Dave I have a broken plate for mine as well, but will just make one out of steel plate. Here is a link to Dake's website if you want to check with them....
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 6, 2010 12:09 am
Hi All I am looking at facing and parting off some 3" square 6061 aluminum for my brunton compass and I really don't want chip welding problems. Any...
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DennisF M
a1g2r3i
Oct 6, 2010 12:18 am
Dear Group I have also sent this to the Shurline group. Will someone advise me how long Taig belts are and roughly their cost. Some years ago I bought a King...
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Mike Nicewonger
twmaster...
Oct 6, 2010 1:49 am
... The belts are made by Gates and come in two sizes. One is about 12.5" long and the other is about 20" long. Price is about $8 each. You can see the details...
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Stan Stocker
stanstocker
Oct 6, 2010 4:38 am
Hi Dennis, I bought my Taig in 1996. Still on the original belt, spare purchased at the same time is still in the drawer. I use a fairly large ball bearing...
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Stan Stocker
stanstocker
Oct 6, 2010 4:45 am
Hi Lewis; Sharp tools are number one, use a steep rake, around 15 degrees. Front and side clearances of around 7 degrees are fine. Hone the cutting edges,...
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pe3hmp
Oct 6, 2010 6:08 am
wd40 Mark From: Lewis hein Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 2:07 AM To: taigtools@yahoogroups.com Subject: [taigtools] Cutting 6061? Hi All I am looking at...
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pe3hmp
Oct 6, 2010 6:13 am
The small one is gates 3M315 (0095-140) 8901-0315 barcode 0 72053 26619 1 Bought them from cartertools (Nick) but I must say it looks like mine is stil running...
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Will Schmit
anchornm
Oct 6, 2010 11:06 am
If I could add - Use high speed steel tooling -- I have had much better luck with it than carbide or exotic materials. ________________________________ From:...
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awemail@...
awolff612000
Oct 6, 2010 11:43 am
Information on the Gates belts can be found at www.gates.com Download their Light Duty Belts catalog for all the information you need. 3M size belts are...
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 6, 2010 4:55 pm
Hi I think I could part off 3" square 6061 if I use my crossfeed which can feed .00005 per revolution of the headstock. I already plan to use this for facing....
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Oct 6, 2010 8:03 pm
... You will have difficulty parting off 3 inch square Al. The large tool overhang, and interrupted cut will cause flexing which will likely jam or break the...
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 6, 2010 10:21 pm
Ok.. I guess I'll have to go with a hacksaw. Will I get any problems using my crossfeed for facing? Thanks Lewis Hein ... From: "Steve Blackmore"...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Oct 6, 2010 10:46 pm
... Is this on a Taig lathe? Steve Blackmore --...
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Lewis hein
sbgaturnings
Oct 7, 2010 1:41 pm
Hi Yes this is on a taig. ... From: "Steve Blackmore" <steve@...> To: <taigtools@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 4:46 PM Subject:...
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davideggy2
Oct 7, 2010 4:53 pm
Hi, We moved into a condo 3 years ago. The lathe has been in storage. I couldn't stand it any more and asked my wife if I could share the extra bedroom she...
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pe3hmp
Oct 7, 2010 5:09 pm
lol, we want to see pictures of you with the chips but seriously, there is no way you can prevent chips flying arround....unless you convert it to cnc and box...
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mrehmus
Oct 7, 2010 5:44 pm
I put my Sherline lathe and mill in those plastic boxes they sell in Walmart for storage, etc. The lathe is in a box that is about 8 inches deep, maybe a bit...
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Quincy
ageofaquarius21
Oct 7, 2010 5:52 pm
Hi, I have not got my small lathe set up but anticipate the same problem you are facing. I do remember seeing one net site where the owner set up a curtain of...
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Steve F
steve_fornel...
Oct 8, 2010 1:45 am
One thing you should seriously consider it getting some self-stick carpet runner. Its what they put in new construction to prevent the rugs getting dirty. I...
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jnwoofer
Oct 8, 2010 3:04 pm
M -- Could you post pics of the lathe and the mill? What type of clearance do you get from the Walmart boxes to the handwheels? JN...
