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Paul Lalonde<p>My induction forge just gave up. Over current fault, done.<br>So I openned her up and found a smoking gun. Two wires off the current sensor were fused together and arcing/burning. These part of the current measurement, coming out of the coils threaded onto the main power feed to the transformer coil and going to the power PCB.<br>Separating them leads to a functioning system again.<br>But: why were these so hot? Thoughts before I wrap them in tape and close up?<br><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electronics</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/blacksmithing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blacksmithing</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>Very pleased my collets have arrived. Took the delivery company 4 goes to actually deliver them properly. But should make tomorrow's session in the workshop a lot easier as I don't have to change the whole tool holder just the collet. </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a></p>
Paul Lalonde<p>Also there was this neat gear hobbing machine (<a href="https://collections.arts-et-metiers.net/?queryId=4aa24804-610a-42ca-be07-1020a2fef082" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">collections.arts-et-metiers.ne</span><span class="invisible">t/?queryId=4aa24804-610a-42ca-be07-1020a2fef082</span></a>), set up to cut inside teeth on a ring gear. In front of it are the parts needed to cut outside teeth.<br><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a></p>
Paul Lalonde<p>Getting to really pore over Vaucanson's lathe (<a href="https://collections.arts-et-metiers.net/?queryId=265e613a-0ea8-4bad-9a05-71545df07c13" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">collections.arts-et-metiers.ne</span><span class="invisible">t/?queryId=265e613a-0ea8-4bad-9a05-71545df07c13</span></a>) was a delight. The photos are terrible on account of the glass, but the adjustments are all easily understood. The carriage is fixed, but both centers can be adjusted to bring the work up to the cutting tool as square as need be.<br>The striking thing is how *big* this thing is. It's easily a 1.5m bed length. The frame elements are some 7-8cm (guessing, couldn't measure) in cross section. <br><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/lathe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lathe</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/metalwork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metalwork</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>Finally completed this project. Been working on it far far far far far far far too long. It's a bluing tray based on the design by clickspring. (Search YouTube for Clicksprings video for a better idea what it's for). </p><p>The cup is my first ever go at silver soldering, and it ain't pretty. But it's gonna spend it's life being shoved into a blow torch flame, so never would stay pretty. The handle is made of ash. With a brass ferrel. </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/WoodTurning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WoodTurning</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/ToolMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ToolMaking</span></a></p>
cpresser<p>Anybody got an idea what type of collet this is?<br>Its from a high speed spindle that was found without documentation. Most likely sold by ISEL in Germany.</p><p>This one is for 3mm tools, I will would like to get one for 1/8" tools.</p><p><a href="https://chaos.social/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/machinists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machinists</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>Today in the metal machine shop I was using a little used alloy called B E E C H... It's kinda similar to the O A K family of alloys... </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/WoodWorking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WoodWorking</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>To test that everything works before I commit to wood. I printed up a test jig. It needed a little refinement to open up the bores (3d printing is not perfect for dimensions, esp of circles). But then. I could test fit everything.</p><p>And it works.</p><p>It works better than I ever dreamed it would. The bar in the image slides easily, but with just a quarter turn of the bolt. It locks on place. A quarter turn is all it takes. From free moving to locked. Now I need to buy the wood.</p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>And that's all the metal machining for this project done. It works! It bloody well works!!!</p><p>Amazingly the jig I made to help manufacturer worked brilliantly. I'm so pleased. </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a></p>
Quixoticgeek<p>After I finished work on my primary project yesterday afternoon, I had a bit of time left until the 3d print finished. So I decided to have a play with my new self made sensitive drilling attachment. </p><p>Aim was to drill a 0.5mm hole in some brass. </p><p>I achieved that with minimal breakage. I've just had a chance to test the hole with gauge pins. </p><p>500µm pin fits.<br>600µm doesn't git. </p><p>I'm considering that a big win. </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a></p>
Stefano LandiHardware <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/hardware?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hardware</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/threads?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#threads</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/machining?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#machining</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cnc?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cnc</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/precision?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#precision</a>
Quixoticgeek<p>Do not underestimate the usefulness of a pencil in the machine shop... </p><p><a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Making</span></a> <a href="https://social.v.st/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a></p>
FlexiCAM<p>Honored to be invited by the FANUC India team to their office yesterday. Grateful for the warm hospitality and the appreciation shown for the business we’ve done together this financial year.</p><p>Looking forward to continued collaboration and shared success!</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Automation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Automation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Technology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Robotics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Robotics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Partnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Partnership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FANUCIndia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FANUCIndia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BusinessGrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BusinessGrowth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ProudToBeFlexiCAM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProudToBeFlexiCAM</span></a></p>
Devlin Leathercraft<p>What made this project even trickier was, we had no half inch flat stock so I have to make these from one inch and inch and an half round stock. There were extra steps to machine the tops flat and then to flip them over and machine the bottoms flat. <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/CAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CAD</span></a> <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/LeatherCraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LeatherCraft</span></a> <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a></p>
Devlin Leathercraft<p>Here is my latest machining project. In the upper left corner it shows a letter holder with handle attached. This four inch, single line letter holder is what my letter sets come with. I made two six inch letter holders so I can stamp book bindings and I made dual line letter holders so I can stamp multiple lines at the same time. The letter slots are tricky because of the small size and tight tolerance. My instructors loved I was making this for practical use. <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/LeatherCraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LeatherCraft</span></a> <a href="https://handmade.social/tags/CAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CAD</span></a></p>
Luke Dorny<p>A good friend of mine on the island is a seasoned <a href="https://typo.social/tags/fabricator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fabricator</span></a>, <a href="https://typo.social/tags/musician" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musician</span></a>, and <a href="https://typo.social/tags/maker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>maker</span></a> and he’s built quite the YouTube <a href="https://typo.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> palace as well: Jon Crane. </p><p><a href="https://typo.social/tags/upholstery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>upholstery</span></a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sewing</span></a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/woodworking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>woodworking</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/46iZrOKt6lk?si=AV_q5tSO-xVsB4YQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/46iZrOKt6lk?si=AV_q5t</span><span class="invisible">SO-xVsB4YQ</span></a></p>
The Chaotic Good 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🖖<p>So... <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/Carvera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Carvera</span></a> just told its backers on <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/Kickstarter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Kickstarter</span></a> that the first 300 backers should expect their <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/CarveraAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CarveraAir</span></a> desktop CNC machines to be shipped on Monday next week. </p><p>I'm backer number 274... </p><p>YEEEEEESSSSSS! </p><p><a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/CNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNC</span></a> <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/Machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Machining</span></a> <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/Maker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maker</span></a></p>
Hackerspace Kraków<p>And not long after, we checked out the lathe, got to know its quirks, and figured out how to use it. Now it’s all set to… well, do lathe things, or something! Time to make some sparks fly!</p><p><a href="https://social.hackerspace.pl/tags/hackerspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hackerspace</span></a> <a href="https://social.hackerspace.pl/tags/hackspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hackspace</span></a> <a href="https://social.hackerspace.pl/tags/lathe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lathe</span></a> <a href="https://social.hackerspace.pl/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a> <a href="https://social.hackerspace.pl/tags/diy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>diy</span></a></p>
Michael K Johnson<p>I wrote up my sensitive drill / toolpost grinder project.</p><p><a href="https://forum.makerforums.info/t/combination-sensitive-drill-and-toolpost-grinder-for-my-lathe/90718?u=mcdanlj" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">forum.makerforums.info/t/combi</span><span class="invisible">nation-sensitive-drill-and-toolpost-grinder-for-my-lathe/90718?u=mcdanlj</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.makerforums.info/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a></p>
Michael K Johnson<p>Successfully used my new toolpost sensitive drill! Drilled a 1/16" hole about 18mm deep in O1 tool steel in maybe 30 seconds with the drill running at ~12K RPM and the part running ~1270RPM opposite; would have taken several minutes laboriously cranking the tailstock in and out with the part running even 2KRPM with a fear of snapping the drill bit the whole time.</p><p>To control depth, I can extend it fully, touch the part, then move the carriage in by the depth I want to drill, and then drill to full extension. But now I want to put at least a scale, maybe a DRO on top of it. 😀 </p><p>I guess I could get a diamond drag bit and use the CNC mill to engrave a vernier scale on the top pieces. 🤔</p><p><a href="https://social.makerforums.info/tags/machining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>machining</span></a></p>
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