How Accurate Is A Bump Centering Tool?
Added 2016-05-23 10:54:42 +0000 UTCThe latest clockmaking episode (Making The Pendulum) will be ready very soon folks - Its turned into another long one (15 mins+), so I'm spending a few more days to complete the edit. In the meantime, here's a quick clip from what's coming up.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Hey Scott, will definitely do that in the future, thanks for being patient! I'm currently still running on one camera, although I have been considering getting a second camera for some time. I recently had a glitch on the camera where it wouldn't power up properly - the whole day came to a screeching halt, reminding me that I am a bit vulnerable in this area! Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-06-05 19:16:09 +0000 UTCChris, I know I've mentioned this before, and I don't wanna be _that guy_, but I'd love to see a video on your production methods. Your video and audio are of the highest quality.
baker98270
2016-06-05 05:59:11 +0000 UTCCool. Thanks. Incredible work as always.
Matt Syme
2016-05-24 06:05:10 +0000 UTC20 meters! You should have enough to keep you going for a while then!
John Creasey
2016-05-24 01:54:04 +0000 UTCIts such a clever idea isn't it! I learned about it from Frank Ford. Be sure to check out Frank's website. An absolute treasure chest of project ideas, techniques, tips - <a href="http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/hstpages.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/hstpages.html</a> For a luthier, he's a heck of a machinist!
Clickspring
2016-05-23 20:14:37 +0000 UTCYes, shims on the jaws. I use this plumbers flashing from my local hardware store. There is a bit more detail on putting them in place in the full length vid - <a href="http://www.bunnings.com.au/consolidated-alloys-300-x-0-7mm-x-20m-weatherflash_p1100465" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.bunnings.com.au/consolidated-alloys-300-x-0-7mm-x-20m-weatherflash_p1100465</a> Cheers guys :)
Clickspring
2016-05-23 20:09:03 +0000 UTCVery gently - the workpiece is being pushed into a new position in the chuck jaws, so I tend to take it nice and slow to avoid any nasty surprises! Cheers Matt :)
Clickspring
2016-05-23 20:03:29 +0000 UTCYepper...<5tenths! Need to check mine now. Thanks Chris!
PJ
2016-05-23 17:21:57 +0000 UTCLove it Chris, nothing like a quicky
Nelson Collar
2016-05-23 16:21:49 +0000 UTCLooks like you are right, Jess. I missed that the first three times I looked at the video. Chris's shop is always so much cleaner and neater than any other machining videos on Youtube.
Charlie Robinson
2016-05-23 14:51:39 +0000 UTCLooks pretty accurate Chris :)
Jess Neal
2016-05-23 13:54:06 +0000 UTCI'm pretty sure those are just aluminum shims in between the work piece and the jaws.
Jess Neal
2016-05-23 13:53:46 +0000 UTCChris ... I love the changes that you appear to have made to your lathe. Looks like the jaws of that chuck have been polished and 'melted'? to some extent. I am always amazed at the neatness and cleanliness of your work area, but this rises to new heights.
Charlie Robinson
2016-05-23 13:23:39 +0000 UTCbeing a complete and utter novice, these kind of things help *loads*. I used the bump centering trick recently on an awkward part, although my 'tool' was quite a bit more ghetto than this ;-) might be a nice thing to make for myself though, I have a bunch of bearings kicking around. Thanks Chris!
Gareth Crispin
2016-05-23 12:09:41 +0000 UTCLike the demo.
Samuel Irons
2016-05-23 11:38:10 +0000 UTCNever seen soft jaws on a lathe before. Looking forward to the full video :)
Scarlet565
2016-05-23 11:33:51 +0000 UTCNice quick one today - can't wait for the pendulum. Awesome editing on this as per usual Chris!
Bart Jennings
2016-05-23 11:00:04 +0000 UTCHow hard do you feed in with the bearing for centering? I have never done this before, looks intereting.
Matt Syme
2016-05-23 11:00:01 +0000 UTC
