Thread: "How to make a stop block assembly"

Was thinking of doing a "how to do" on this, but looks like no one is interested.

Just go ahead and make the how-to, the simple logic is that these things stay on the forum for years ( maybe forever? ) and who knows what people might come along in the future seeking help.

While I don't have an X2 mill, but there are plenty around who do, and I'm sure would appreciate it.

It's always instructive to see how different people approach different jobs, and there's always someone out there who can point out the mistakes..

Ray

OK will do thanks Ray.
Kryn

As Ray suggested, here is a few pictures of the X and Y stop bar that I'd made. Will draw up proper plans, IF I can work out how to get Autocad to convert to Jpeg.

A couple of pix of my X stop bar assembly, also a Y stop under construction.
25 X 10 black steel bar.
Milling X block back.jpg

X stop block.jpg

Utilising the indicator pointer bolt hole and locking bolt hole, 20 X 12 flat bar.
Stop Block detail.jpg

Starting a Y block
Facing Y block.jpg

Details of the locking blocks mini T nuts threaded 5 mm
Y stops 2.jpg


Y stops.jpg

If you would like more details PM me.
Kryn

Nicely done. Any reason that you chose such a relatively long length of T nut? (In hindsight it seems sensible but I'm not sure I would have done one that long myself)

Michael

Very nicely done Kryn.

Nicely done.

Next time, don't bother asking if people are interested. Just do it! I have noticed that many people WILL be interested (look at how many people view your thread) but only a small percentage will actually comment. Also, as mentioned above, a google search will bring your thread up for others looking for ideas on the net. Also, with some of my projects I don't get many comments but I still post for my own benifit as it serves as a diary which I quite enjoy adding to.

Simon

Originally Posted by Michael G

Nicely done. Any reason that you chose such a relatively long length of T nut? (In hindsight it seems sensible but I'm not sure I would have done one that long myself)

Michael

Hi Michael, if you reread the thread, you'll see that it is a WIP. The T nut also has enough for 4, I've since cut that piece into the 4, some for spares or another job. I find it easier to do small pieces in a longer length, then cut it into 12-15 mm lengths, rather than working with shorter pieces and try getting all the pieces the same. It seldom works for me.
Kryn

Measuring tools seem to help when trying to make parts the same size.

Originally Posted by pipeclay

Measuring tools seem to help when trying to make parts the same size.

What are they? Do measuring tapes count, I spent about 40+ years as a welder, that's all I ever needed. I invariably take off just a shade to much, as I'm still learning the finer points of details with this equipment, like what the numbered collars on these thing are for.....
Kryn

You might be lucky enough to find a u tube video discussing and showing basic measurement tools and techniques.
You mat even be able to find books that might relay or inform you of different methods used to measure to a final size.
You may be lucky enough to find someone in your area that can run you through the basics of measurement.
Trial and error can be used if you have no understanding of basic principals in regards to measurement but cost could be a problem with practice parts.
From what I have read from your previous posts any help would be appreciated, I hope.
If in measuring tapes you mean pi tapes then yes , but if hinting towards a tape measure then no ,unless it has been calibrated.
May be this is where your measurement problem lies.

Originally Posted by pipeclay

You might be lucky enough to find a u tube video discussing and showing basic measurement tools and techniques.
You mat even be able to find books that might relay or inform you of different methods used to measure to a final size.
You may be lucky enough to find someone in your area that can run you through the basics of measurement.
Trial and error can be used if you have no understanding of basic principals in regards to measurement but cost could be a problem with practice parts.
From what I have read from your previous posts any help would be appreciated, I hope.
If in measuring tapes you mean pi tapes then yes , but if hinting towards a tape measure then no ,unless it has been calibrated.
May be this is where your measurement problem lies.

Hi pipeclay, THANK YOU for your comments,
I have a few of the Workshop Practice Series books on different subjects, that I read from time to time to refresh the grey matter, trouble is, it's slowly going white. I was referring to a tape measure the one with MM and inches on it. What is a pi tape? sounds too technical for me.
A lot of my comments are tongue in cheek, that is why I use a lot of the smilies, as I don't take life too seriously, or stress about things.
I do have electronic verniers, and micrometers but for some of the work I do, near enough is OK. I have a friend, whose son is a machinist, that I can ask, if I'm desperate. When I'm making something, it is usually out of scrap metal, if I stuff it up, I'll make another and use it as a learning experience besides, it keeps me out of the house away from SWMBO.
Regards
Kryn

Nice work Kryn.

Hercus provided a continuous tee slot along the face of their little No.O mill's table for an X stop but nothing for the Y and Z. Your project has provided me with some inspiration.

Thank you.

Bob.

Hi Bob, glad to see someone being able to use the idea. The reason I made it, was I kept stripping the plastic gear in the mill, if I went just that bit to far and caused it to really bite in. Minitech in QLD, sell the adjustable handles in 6 mm thread if you need them, but he is out of stock at the moment . I prefer them instead of socket heads, as I keep dropping/misplacing the Allen key.
Kryn