Tripod Quick Mount.

[miker]

I'm posting this here because Marv Klotz inspired it's construction here with his thread
..http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=8815.0

I had to recut the dovetail after mucking up the first attempt detailed here..

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=10547.0

This is the first slightly complex device I have made from scratch and I thank Marv for
giving a build sequence to get started.

Fixed the dovetail problem by starting over and being more aware of the cutter's limits.

Created the grooves using the Rotary table for the first time and the cutter is a 3mm round nose endmill.

Finished with camera mounted

I had to alter the 82 degree foot mounting screw countersink to 90 degrees to suit my countersink cutter.

As a beginner I learned a lot making what to most of you is a simple project.

 

[arnoldb]

Well done Michael - and good attention to detail on your finishes as well :bow:

As a beginner I learned a lot making what to most of you is a simple project.

IMHO this is the best way to learn; with "simple" projects; you get to know your equipment, how it behaves with different materials and gain confidence in your own abilities. Then follows the satisfaction of making a usable item that will bring back a flood of memories each time you use it.
We all have to learn, and when you apply the basic principles of doing a good job on a simple project, those skills will be reflected on your work once you start on more advanced projects.

Keep up the good work Thm:

Kind regards, Arnold

 

[minerva]

Well done Michael!
one maybe dumb question, in the last photo (modifying the screw angle) does your collet chuck have a parallel shank?.
I only ask as both my ER chucks have MT3 tapers and to use them in the lathe I have to remove the 3jaw which can be a bit of a pain.
Regards
Terry

 

[mklotz]

Michael,

Very nicely done, indeed. I feel really good about the fact that I inspired you to attempt your first "made from scratch" project.

Now, every time I use mine, I will reflect on the fact that, 12000 kilometers away across the Pacific, is one just like it.

 

[miker]

Arnold, thanks for the kind words. I have always been a "Tear-arse, She'll be right mate" sort of person.
That attitude just does not wash in this hobby. ;D I'm now paying attention to detail and finding things
work out first time more often. Making a mistake I now view as an opportunity to learn rather than throwing
things across the workshop. Maybe at age 60 I have learned PATIENCE!! :big:

Terry, thanks also. One thing I have learned on this board is that there are NO DUMB QUESTIONS.
The collet chuck does have a straight shaft. When I started getting the tooling for my new mill I purchased
ER32 chucks in MT3 for the Mill, MT2 for the Rotary Table, and Straight Shaft for holding in the Lathe chuck.

The prices were quite reasonable from this company..http://www.ctctools.biz/servlet/the-37/ER32-COLLET-CHUCK-20MM/Detail

There is a 10mm through hole because of the threaded portion for a draw bar. This chuck could be made to run very true by
using it in a four jaw and dialing it in carefully.

I would also suggest the Safety Spanner...http://www.ctctools.biz/servlet/the-67/ER32-SAFETY-SPANNER-#A47/Detail

Marv, the build sequence got me started. I am one of those people that just stares at a blank piece of paper until a few marks or words have been put on it, then things make sense and I can just roar ahead.

Maybe you could start a "Kiddies Corner" of projects for those on L Plates