ddvann79 wrote:Milling machine? How about a hack saw and a tap and die set?
I was 'thinking' it would be nice if it looked 'pretty'!:D That would require a slight curve to match the path of motion when raised/lowered!:rolleyes: I also think I would beef up the web where the lock down screw is located. If I do actually cut a pair, a hacksaw is probably the tool available(maybe a sabre saw?).
P.S. Why would I need a 'die'? ;>}}
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SDSSmith wrote:I thought the following shows what Shopsmith did:[ATTACH]12353[/ATTACH]I have been tempted to modify a couple of arms but just have not gotten around to it.
Heh, thats my photo
Yes, that is what shopsmith did. The base arm casting should be easy to modify to match their style...I even proposed this in another thread. However, if you are going with JPG's suggestion then you could get away with a longer hinge pin I think. The reason why shopsmith's design works well is because gravity doesn't come into play when you disengage the hinge pin (because of the set screw), whereas JPG's suggestion would need some sort of wedge or other device to support the weight while thie pin was pulled.
Mark 7, Pro Planer, Jointer, Bandsaw w/Kreg, Biscuit Joiner, Belt Sander, Jig Saw, Ringmaster, DC3300, Overarm Pin Router, Incra Ultimate setup
See! I am human after all! Cannot blame it on the keyboard, too far apart!:p
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I do... only two problems...
1. There are some electrical issues to sort out, a temporary problem (Dad is convinced I'm nuts for buying this thing).
2. It is way too small for this task. You need someone with a knee mill for this one. One of these days I will likely end up with a Bridgeport or a small Rockwell but I need a larger shop first.
Troy
The best equipped laundry room in the neighborhood...
horologist wrote:I do... only two problems...
1. There are some electrical issues to sort out, a temporary problem (Dad is convinced I'm nuts for buying this thing).
2. It is way too small for this task. You need someone with a knee mill for this one. One of these days I will likely end up with a Bridgeport or a small Rockwell but I need a larger shop first.
Troy
Ever considered moving out of the 'laundry' room?:D
I think a hacksaw will be the tool of choice!;) Lo budget approach!
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Made a few 'alterations' to an end casting.
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Knob is a damaged 10E with new screw inserted.
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Hinge pin drilled/tapped 1/4-20, ftat washer and screw(5/32) hex.
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The casting wall is thin, I will add a tapped plate to beef it up.
Less said about the 'extra' hole the better!:rolleyes: It will secure the beef plate!:D
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange