[modeleng] Re: milling chuck ---> SUCCESS !

Glad to hear it worked out Dennis.

Cheers Jeff Dayman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Rayner" <dennis.rayner@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:04 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: milling chuck ---> SUCCESS !


> Well I have finally got there - I successfully rmoved just over 3 thou 
> from
> the register diameter and everything fits although the thread is a bit
> unnecessarily loose due to me getting too hung up on the thread rather 
> than
> the register.
>
> To avoid too much dismantling, I used the technique suggested by Jeff. I
> took the 4-way toolpost off the ML7 and secured it to the D/W table via an
> angle plate. Using a tipped tool with the table feed as depth of cut and 
> the
> D/W downfeed for feed, 2 passes and the job was done. I suspect that being
> machined in situ has resulted in a job which is more accurate than 
> machining
> between centres might have achieved.  Many thanks to Jem for taking the
> trouble to post instructions on rmoving the mandrel - I have printed them
> off and they are now in my workshop "bible".
>
> Indeed, as I said previously, thanks to everyone in this fine group who 
> has
> helped in resolving this problem. I can now go back to enjoying my hobby!
>
> Regards
> Dennis
>
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