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Milling Machine Handwheels
- Thread starter YotaBota
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In my own defense I didn't say which new year, lol.
So I finally have the handles done and installed, wahoo. The TA on the new lathe definitely made the taper easier and a nice smooth finish. The first one I did using the compound and it took a lot of time and wasn't a very smooth finish. The handles spin freely with no side movement, that took a couple of trips back to the lathe to shave a few thou off either the center shaft or the handle but that's just part of the game.
Anyway, I think I can call this little project done.
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In my own defense I didn't say which new year, lol.
So I finally have the handles done and installed, wahoo. The TA on the new lathe definitely made the taper easier and a nice smooth finish. The first one I did using the compound and it took a lot of time and wasn't a very smooth finish. The handles spin freely with no side movement, that took a couple of trips back to the lathe to shave a few thou off either the center shaft or the handle but that's just part of the game.
Anyway, I think I can call this little project done.
Boy those look great!
If you're trying to make me feel bad so I'll send them to you,,,,,,,,,, ain't happenin.. LOL I'm sure after some use with grubby hands they won't look quite as nice.Those are just too classy for a mill
DPittman
Ultra Member
I think you're supposed to wear white cotton gloves when handling valuable, prestigious artifacts like those handwheels.If you're trying to make me feel bad so I'll send them to you,,,,,,,,,, ain't happenin.. LOL I'm sure after some use with grubby hands they won't look quite as nice.
Crafty and Stylish, the Cherry wood and Teak oil soften the look.
Nice touch for a metalhead !!
Those are beautiful.
DPittman
Ultra Member
Apparently just because he listens to Cinderella/Metallica/Iron Maiden/Judas Preist, etc, doesn't affect his ability to combine his skills to create beautiful and useful artifacts!
mickeyf
Super User
Can't really make that claim. Half a dozen careers ago a had a music store and did a modest amount of repair. I do have some partially finished instruments that I have been failing to make time for for years now, but after my upcoming move I will have a shop more suitable for that sort of work.