BobWarfield
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I wanted to post one of my favorite projects. Although it isn't new, I thought it would be interesting and I wanted to give something back here as I've taken so may good reads away since joining recently.
First, split collets. These are gizmos I first read about in Guy Lautard's books. They're a handy way to clamp round stock. They take a bit more work than the usual job that involves slitting a bore and adding a setscrew, but in return, much less pressure applies a lot more clamping force. Once you get used ot making them, they're quite handy for various shop tooling. I'll start with how to make one here and then move on to the vise stop. All this is covered on my web site for reference:
http://www.thewarfields.com/cnccookbook/MTMillKurtViseStop.htm
Okay, first we start with a piece of round stock in the lathe. I like 12L14 as the leaded steel is super-easy to machine. Here is my drawing and notes on making a split collet clamp:
The flange OD and shoulder are turned. Center drill and then drill the two diameters:
Now we're ready to part off. That's an Aloris parting off tool that I really like:
First, split collets. These are gizmos I first read about in Guy Lautard's books. They're a handy way to clamp round stock. They take a bit more work than the usual job that involves slitting a bore and adding a setscrew, but in return, much less pressure applies a lot more clamping force. Once you get used ot making them, they're quite handy for various shop tooling. I'll start with how to make one here and then move on to the vise stop. All this is covered on my web site for reference:
http://www.thewarfields.com/cnccookbook/MTMillKurtViseStop.htm
Okay, first we start with a piece of round stock in the lathe. I like 12L14 as the leaded steel is super-easy to machine. Here is my drawing and notes on making a split collet clamp:
The flange OD and shoulder are turned. Center drill and then drill the two diameters:
Now we're ready to part off. That's an Aloris parting off tool that I really like: