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12th December 2013, 06:37 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Tips and tricks
Would it be worth while to have a section for tips and tricks.
It seems that a lot of questions are asked by people that have a very limited knowledge of what they are trying to achieve in metal working.
I understand that a lot of people use reference books to achieve their results.
At times it might be easier or quicker to have a section where a specific question is asked.
Just a thought.
I will start by saying don't treat what you read as being the only answer.
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12th December 2013, 07:48 PM #2
holding rough stock
To square up roughly shaped stock in your milling vice , use a ball with a flat machined on its side to hold the stock in the vice while you machine it
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12th December 2013, 08:18 PM #3
Sounds like a top idea.
Also a lot of time is taken by the posters who consistently fail to supply as many details s possible.
perhaps a guide with the above to indicate that if they poster gives details its much quicker and easier and formulate an answer.
As in "whats the best lathe for me?" sort of question
Grahame
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12th December 2013, 08:29 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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first question
i have a multi bore slitting saw arbor how do you stop the screw that holds it together from tightening so tight its almost impossible to undo
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12th December 2013, 09:24 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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I have never used that type of holder, so my thought is to put some type of insulation between the screw head and washer.
May be a piece of paper or thin nylon/plastic may provide a barrier to stop it binding.
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13th December 2013, 08:06 AM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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thanks peter ill give that a go and then maybe try a deeper socket head , this is the second one of these ive had they both do the same thing .i think the saw slips with rotation and tightens the screw even more, the countersunk screw socket is verY SHALLOW
ps great idea PETER maybe we can have an ozzie version of hints and tips books in the future
merry xmas all
john
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13th December 2013, 08:37 AM #10
Keeping Your Workshop Tidy
Nice thread Pipeclay. If your workshop can tend to be a mess, like mine with tools lying everywhere, then here is a tip to help keep it tidy. Whenever you walk out of your workshop, put 5 tools away. Before you know it, your benches will stay tool free. This tip comes from the most-excellent book Machine Shop Trade Secrets by James Harvey. Also, have a number of smaller garbage bins strategically located around your workshop and throw rubbish into them ASAP rather than leaving it lying around.
The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant.
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If you haven't got any parallels for the mill (or shaper) you can use bearing races instead.
Phil
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13th December 2013, 08:47 AM #12
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yes please - great idea
yes please - great idea
I think this could become a great resource
Bill
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