Making a tubular pick; update 2

by **Kranmer** » 7 Jul 2008 19:13

wolfie wrote:oh, did you take a look at the youtube link i posted for you?

Yes I did, interesting too.

I have been working on a better way of making these tubular picks, the shaft has to be machined, theres no way around it but the critical part on the end is a royal PITA.. Now I am mating an ace key machined down to press fit into the end of the body and leaving the body a little larger so the ways are deeper. Its only a matter of getting the pin cuts all to #7's

With this method though, the tubes are being made from steel now rather aluminum so they can be soldered together and turned down for seamless fit.

by **wolfie** » 7 Jul 2008 20:15

which is a good thing i guess =3

by **Archive555** » 7 Jul 2008 21:12

Looks really good!
I mean, wow man!

That is the coolest thing I've seen on LP101 today

by **Svaroh** » 7 Jul 2008 22:13

what are the chances of a exploded drawing with dimensions when you're done?
i got a lathe for my birthday from my father in law to compliment my mill...

by **BraveHeart.** » 7 Jul 2008 22:46

omg im so sad.

i wish i had all this equipment

by **Kranmer** » 7 Jul 2008 23:38

Svaroh wrote:what are the chances of a exploded drawing with dimensions when you're done?
i got a lathe for my birthday from my father in law to compliment my mill...

I can do something like that. Its not too complicated, mine was made from a picture I came across here I think..either here on google image search.

nevertheless I can do a drawing or give you some specs.

What type of lathe, who makes it?? I promise once you play a little, its onto mod city. Theres so much you can do. I added the spindle RPM DRO right away and getting ready to get a proper DRO for the thing.. I added an emergency stop, variable speed power feed, cutting fluid system in a closed loop and a bunch of other little things. The best mod I have gotten the most out of was the tailstock spring mod. It glides on the ways now with little friction and with out jumping around. I added a good tool holder too, that was another god send from the stock bolt block type.

by **BraveHeart.** » 7 Jul 2008 23:53

check your pm's kranmer

by **Svaroh** » 8 Jul 2008 0:29

just a little Taig lathe, my mill is a sherline 5000. i know what you mean about mods, a guy could easily spend all his time making accessories and tools without actually producing anything else

i started collecting photos of other lathe mods ive seen. i have a cross slide in the mail so i can do angles, i'll be changing the lever driven tailstock to a threaded spindle drive. ive seen some clever ideas for thread cutting using a reference thread that i'll be trying, and of course indicator holders for all axises. where's a good place to pick up knurler wheels? i like the polished look fine but for making knobs for stuff it's not so wonderful. and as soon as i find plans for the inner workings of a quick change tool post....

by **maxxed** » 9 Jul 2008 2:17

Svaroh wrote:what are the chances of a exploded drawing with dimensions when you're done?
i got a lathe for my birthday from my father in law to compliment my mill...

I would suggest buying a tubular with keys lock first so that you can test fit your pieces as you make them.
If you are local I will let you measure mine

by **Trip Doctor** » 9 Jul 2008 13:56

maxxed wrote:If you are local I will let you measure mine

Woa woa... lets not get too exited here.. :lol:

Really nice job on that pick Kranmer, looks sweet.
Those machines are so fun to play with.

by **freakparade3** » 9 Jul 2008 13:57

Trip Doctor wrote:
maxxed wrote:If you are local I will let you measure mine

Woa woa... lets not get too exited here..

Really nice job on that pick Kranmer, looks sweet.
Those machines are so fun to play with.

Are you guys sure your in the right forum?

by **Trip Doctor** » 9 Jul 2008 14:06

Lol freak.

I forgot to mention.

You can get a tubular lock from here

http://cgi.ebay.com/7-8-TUBULAR-CAM-LOC ... .m20.l1116

..forgot if that's allowed or not.

Its only like 4 bucks.. but, you gotta pay even more for shipping so it'll be like 10 bucks total. I got one from them, it's just a basic 7-pin. I think it was the cheapest thing on ebay last time I looked though, so if you're looking for something to test on, this should do it. I think you'll get it open pretty quick.

by **tors10** » 13 Aug 2008 14:22

I know this is a bit old, but does anyone have a copy of the PDF?

It appears that this blog no longer exists.

by **tors10** » 14 Aug 2008 11:16

Oops, found the working link in another thread:

http://web.melvin2001.com/CircularTension.pdf

by **Lauren** » 14 Aug 2008 19:45

Try using a spark plug gap gauge. Out of the multiple plates that are scissored in this tool, l'm sure you'll find the right thickness for your pick.

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