Note: The knurl wheels in the video are one of two very cheap Chinese extra sets of differing patterns I bought off the net. They work well. This is the most coarse pattern. Easily swapped over and very durable. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob, great demo. I have the same knurling tool. A while back I was given an Index knurler that fits in the tailstock. The work is pushed between the two knurling wheels. You are limited on the diameter of material, but it produces an amazing knurl. I did a video on using it. All the best Rob. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. I saw that video. I remember it was a bit tricky to adjust, but worked well. Gotta have a knurl of some type as they are so useful and great for decorative finishes. I bought two extra sets of Chinese knurl wheels including the set in the demo and they work fine. Gives three patterns basically. Cheers Rob
I have used this trick quite a few times where the job is slightly larger than the clamping range of the knurl. Very rare to do jobs as large as in the video - but it shows it can easily be done. Cheers Rob
Hi Kev. I wondered how many users saw scissor knurls as simply a clamping device. No videos on YT about this aspect of use, so I thought it might be enlightening. Cheers Rob
Hi Alan. The pincer action certainly put less load on the lathe when knurling hard metal. For softer metals like aluminium plunge tools work quite OK. I noticed there were no videos on this aspect and thought it needed airing ;) Cheers Rob
Hi Wayne. Yes, it's a very good tool. I got mine from the UK. I also use some different pattern cheap Chinese knurl wheels in it with great success. Cheers Rob
Yes. Knurling always produces rough edges. I would normally just break edges like this on the linisher, but you could use a HSS turning tool of whatever profile you like, wherever you like. Cheers Rob
Note: The knurl wheels in the video are one of two very cheap Chinese extra sets of differing patterns I bought off the net. They work well. This is the most coarse pattern. Easily swapped over and very durable. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob, great demo. I have the same knurling tool. A while back I was given an Index knurler that fits in the tailstock. The work is pushed between the two knurling wheels. You are limited on the diameter of material, but it produces an amazing knurl. I did a video on using it. All the best Rob. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. I saw that video. I remember it was a bit tricky to adjust, but worked well. Gotta have a knurl of some type as they are so useful and great for decorative finishes. I bought two extra sets of Chinese knurl wheels including the set in the demo and they work fine. Gives three patterns basically. Cheers Rob
I never needed to knurl a big diameter,but indeed, this is a good idea.
I have used this trick quite a few times where the job is slightly larger than the clamping range of the knurl. Very rare to do jobs as large as in the video - but it shows it can easily be done. Cheers Rob
Great Tip Rob
to be honest never thought of that, so will keep in the memory bank for future👍👍👍👍👍👍
regards
Kev
Hi Kev. I wondered how many users saw scissor knurls as simply a clamping device. No videos on YT about this aspect of use, so I thought it might be enlightening. Cheers Rob
I love mine Rob.. I had push style and never like them. Still have a push style but it's far back in the tool box
Hi Shawn. The pincer type work well, especially with deep impressions into hard metal. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob. I've used a pinch knurl for many years now but never considered using it that way. Great idea 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.
Hi Alan. The pincer action certainly put less load on the lathe when knurling hard metal. For softer metals like aluminium plunge tools work quite OK. I noticed there were no videos on this aspect and thought it needed airing ;) Cheers Rob
Hi Rob, these are a great knurler I have one and it does a great job every time almost a perfect diamond patten. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Wayne. Yes, it's a very good tool. I got mine from the UK. I also use some different pattern cheap Chinese knurl wheels in it with great success. Cheers Rob
Hi Rob. A sweet and simple tip. Why didn’t I think of it 🥴🥺
Hi Andrew. I think the whole clamping action thing blinds people as to what it basically is. Cheers Rob
That made a very nice looking knurl 👍
It's a good tool.
@@Xynudu Sure is.
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Interesting. Very nice work
It comes in handy at times. Flies under the radar with most people. Cheers Rob
Last operation, chamfer ends ?
Yes. Knurling always produces rough edges. I would normally just break edges like this on the linisher, but you could use a HSS turning tool of whatever profile you like, wherever you like. Cheers Rob
Hey Rob hope you're well and keeping hydrated
Thanks Nicholas. I'm trying to stay out of trouble ;) Been working on the house lately, so YT time has been limited. Cheers Rob