Didn't see you ream the front hole for a close fit for tighter Axial alignment. Done springs before, didn't work out so well. I'll check out the calculator
Hmm it’s been a while and I can’t actually recall. I’m looking at the follower at the moment and there isn’t any uneven wear on the sliding shaft , it seems to be wearing evenly so either I did it and forgot to film it, or just got lucky with a drill 😂 That calculator makes all the difference, best of luck!
Do you have a copy of the Machinery's Handbook yet? Also, machine your dead center down to a half-dead center then keep it lubricated while you're turning. It helps a lot.
I’ve got my hands on one of the small pocket versions but really need to invest in the proper book 😂 but I always seem to find myself buying tools instead 😂 I have got myself a live centre now that helps a lot, but grinding down one of those dead centres is on my list of things to do, but appreciate you checking it out 👍👍
Nice Style of video making! Snapping that drilbit might have been avoided by using the mill that the part was already clamped to. Maybe you’ve decided not to due to rpm 🤷🏼♂️
It’s a really bad answer, but I don’t actually have a taper to suit a drill chuck for my mill 😂 and I didn’t have a collet small enough for that drill bit, but it’s on the list to make 😂 appreciate you checking it out!
@@nomadhandcrafted google for how to drill copper - soft materials like copper need different rake, different bit angle, different speeds, correct choice of coolants.. Some experiments on drilling different metals and different hole sizes etc would make at least one worthwhile video. Some of the best engineering research comes from making careful measurements and records of purposely pushing stuff to its breaking point. Oh, and the German Copper Institute publishes a 68 page book on the engineering details of machining copper and copper alloys. The book is kinda dry and boring , I wonder if anyone wants to try making its content more interesting
That’s actually an interesting idea, I will write that down on my video ideas list as it could be an interesting rabbit hole. I do have some understanding of how to do it properly, at the time I was just thinking “I’ll buzz a quick hole through this without a whole lot of thought” but with a little research and trial and error I think it could be fun ! Thanks for the idea! 🙏
Some machine taps are on the list, the ones I have are cheap rubbish, something I have been trying to figure out, I do understand the difference between spirals and straight taps, but if you happen to know, is one better than the other for machine tapping?
@nomadhandcrafted I haven't used spiraled taps before myself. I have great luck with straight ones. The lubricant you use when tapping is like 50% of the issue . Also always use a sharp tap. The softer the metal the sharper the tap you want. Other wise it rips and tears threads.
Ah the sharpness thing make sense on the hardness of material, I’ve been using whatever cutting oil I have around, but I think I might have to pick up some tapping specific fluid by the sounds of it, appreciate the help though 🙏🙏
I love little brass nobs. Great project..
Haha me too, I’m kind of addicted to them and want to explore that kind of thing a lot more! Thanks for checking it out man 🙏
@@nomadhandcrafted I'm not sure I could do it this. I would just sit all day making shit round. Good on you for doing it....Loved the video
Haha Thankyou mate, it’s really fun once you start getting into it.
Didn't see you ream the front hole for a close fit for tighter Axial alignment.
Done springs before, didn't work out so well. I'll check out the calculator
Hmm it’s been a while and I can’t actually recall. I’m looking at the follower at the moment and there isn’t any uneven wear on the sliding shaft , it seems to be wearing evenly so either I did it and forgot to film it, or just got lucky with a drill 😂
That calculator makes all the difference, best of luck!
Nice work yet again. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
Thanks very much 🙏
Do you have a copy of the Machinery's Handbook yet? Also, machine your dead center down to a half-dead center then keep it lubricated while you're turning. It helps a lot.
I’ve got my hands on one of the small pocket versions but really need to invest in the proper book 😂 but I always seem to find myself buying tools instead 😂 I have got myself a live centre now that helps a lot, but grinding down one of those dead centres is on my list of things to do, but appreciate you checking it out 👍👍
@@nomadhandcrafted What's your email?
I’d prefer not to pop it here, but if you happen to have Instagram I’d be more than happy to share it in a DM?
Nice Style of video making!
Snapping that drilbit might have been avoided by using the mill that the part was already clamped to. Maybe you’ve decided not to due to rpm 🤷🏼♂️
It’s a really bad answer, but I don’t actually have a taper to suit a drill chuck for my mill 😂 and I didn’t have a collet small enough for that drill bit, but it’s on the list to make 😂 appreciate you checking it out!
@@nomadhandcrafted Well i guess it’s a good reason why it wasn’t used though😂
😂😂 yeah I don’t know how I’ve managed to get by without one, I’m hoping to try my hand at tapers and making one myself soon!
@@nomadhandcrafted google for how to drill copper - soft materials like copper need different rake, different bit angle, different speeds, correct choice of coolants.. Some experiments on drilling different metals and different hole sizes etc would make at least one worthwhile video. Some of the best engineering research comes from making careful measurements and records of purposely pushing stuff to its breaking point.
Oh, and the German Copper Institute publishes a 68 page book on the engineering details of machining copper and copper alloys. The book is kinda dry and boring , I wonder if anyone wants to try making its content more interesting
That’s actually an interesting idea, I will write that down on my video ideas list as it could be an interesting rabbit hole. I do have some understanding of how to do it properly, at the time I was just thinking “I’ll buzz a quick hole through this without a whole lot of thought” but with a little research and trial and error I think it could be fun ! Thanks for the idea! 🙏
2 flute taps are amazing for power tapping. As well as some tap magic or molly dee
Some machine taps are on the list, the ones I have are cheap rubbish, something I have been trying to figure out, I do understand the difference between spirals and straight taps, but if you happen to know, is one better than the other for machine tapping?
@nomadhandcrafted I haven't used spiraled taps before myself. I have great luck with straight ones. The lubricant you use when tapping is like 50% of the issue . Also always use a sharp tap. The softer the metal the sharper the tap you want. Other wise it rips and tears threads.
Ah the sharpness thing make sense on the hardness of material, I’ve been using whatever cutting oil I have around, but I think I might have to pick up some tapping specific fluid by the sounds of it, appreciate the help though 🙏🙏
Very nice work sir
Hey man , thanks very much 🙏