R R.G.Y. r.g.y. Joined May 7, 2009 Messages 23 Reaction score 3 Jun 1, 2009 #1 I need to cut a scallop out the top of a 28mm tube so another tube of the same diameter will fit down 6mm across at 90degrees. I only have a lathe with a vertical slide. Or is it down to hand work. I hope not as i need 20.
I need to cut a scallop out the top of a 28mm tube so another tube of the same diameter will fit down 6mm across at 90degrees. I only have a lathe with a vertical slide. Or is it down to hand work. I hope not as i need 20.
tel Well-Known Member Joined Feb 8, 2008 Messages 3,293 Reaction score 44 Jun 1, 2009 #2 Sounds like a job for some sort of jig and a boring bar
S Stan Well-Known Member Joined Jan 7, 2008 Messages 994 Reaction score 5 Jun 1, 2009 #3 How about a 28 mm end mill in the chuck and the tube mounted on the vertical slide?
R R.G.Y. r.g.y. Joined May 7, 2009 Messages 23 Reaction score 3 Jun 3, 2009 #4 Thank you both just the inspiration I needed. R.G.Y.