Poloris
15th October 2014, 01:09 AM
I've been using a newly finished metal Bowl steady.
Almost all of the material came from scrap bins, including the 500mm x 12mm ring.
I also got lucky because my Sandvik R245 facemill (63mm) cut a profile which mirrored the profile of the 72mm inline skate wheels used.
The welds on the arms were made with 7018 rods which produces a relatively soft weld and can be milled easily with a facemill, even on a small machine .
The steady was made for a Vicmarc VL200 and once the arms are turned around it should be capable of handling a 350mm bowl or hollow form.
Weight is 18 kg.
Mark
Almost all of the material came from scrap bins, including the 500mm x 12mm ring.
I also got lucky because my Sandvik R245 facemill (63mm) cut a profile which mirrored the profile of the 72mm inline skate wheels used.
The welds on the arms were made with 7018 rods which produces a relatively soft weld and can be milled easily with a facemill, even on a small machine .
The steady was made for a Vicmarc VL200 and once the arms are turned around it should be capable of handling a 350mm bowl or hollow form.
Weight is 18 kg.
Mark