Videos like this make me wish I could go back in time 25 years and smoke out before PE instead of metal /wood shop classes. But thanks to RUclips and you authors see can all learn this stuff. Thanks!
Good observation, but no i didn't forget, I remembered it in fact, but elected not to do it because the soft jaws in this vide have a spot worn in them that causes it not to seat even when you do hammer it. I need to make a new set of soft jaws or buy some.
I'm no expert, but I've done a little. My suggestions: 1, good on using a rouging endmill. Be careful with carbide. Easy to break. 2, Stuff that thing as far in the collet as close as you can get to the flutes. Much more rigid. 3, Only use the very tip of the centerdrill. Tends to work better that way. I recommend a spotting drill for larger drills like 1/2". 4, Oil those ways! I take it your not yet comfortable with power tapping?
yea i need to get some oil on the ways for sure. i need to move the head back, but the ram doesn't seem to have a rack and pinion, so can't figure out to push it back. Been meaning to order some spotting drills. Oh hell no, not ready to power tab on that machine yet. Thanks for all the info.
If it seems locked up: Loosen the bolts, clean the exposed ram surfaces as best as sprits some good penetrating lube on the ram, get a wood 6x6 and hold it up against the back of the ram and get someone to beat on the board with a sledgehammer. Sometimes that isn't even enough. Rams need to be moved regularly or they lock up.
That’s how I’d do it. Looks good. As suggested, maybe just drill all holes in one op, then chamfer with drill to save time, then power tap each hole with mill spindle and appropriate machine tap, hand tap may work. Cool.
Ahh, well if you need anymore i can make you some. I was going to order the Teco brand that are made in the usa, but had a hard time spending $100 for some Tnuts when i can make them.
I have all of them I need. One went on the radius tool, another one on the Tool Post Grinder, Then I had one blank one made for when I get the quick change tool post.
Finally,someone with some experience showing how to make T nuts so the rest of us newbies can learn a thing or 2. thank you for taking the time to make this video ,you wouldn't believe how much crappy videos are out there .
What size square stock was that you started with? I need to make some smaller T nuts for a new rotary table I just bought for my mill, has an odd size slot on it, so thanx for the vid gets me motivated to make some.
It's 1" square, but really should be 1.25" that's what the slot is down in the deep wide part. I just had the 1" laying around so i used it. Thanks for watching!
I want to be the 1ST before katana gets here, The serrations are probably good, less friction!, You need a old man extendable magnet at every work station so when its ferrous and it drops,, Stick it! I keep buying them, I have them everywhere., No more bending down.
oh yea, fun to play on it. The little grizzly mill is fine for little stuff, aluminum but i always dreaded anything slotting in steel, etc because you could only take light cuts, no power feed, be standign there for hours.
Nice! Love the Fabrication Basics format!! This video reminds me to make some of these for my chinese mill. The mill is okayish, but the t-nuts ... good grief... XD
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Its refreshing to see someone other than myself dropping stuff. Thanks for posting.
Videos like this make me wish I could go back in time 25 years and smoke out before PE instead of metal /wood shop classes. But thanks to RUclips and you authors see can all learn this stuff. Thanks!
You forgot to tap your part onto the parallels with a rubber mallet. As evidenced by the parallel falling over during the milling operation.
Good observation, but no i didn't forget, I remembered it in fact, but elected not to do it because the soft jaws in this vide have a spot worn in them that causes it not to seat even when you do hammer it. I need to make a new set of soft jaws or buy some.
I'm no expert, but I've done a little. My suggestions: 1, good on using a rouging endmill. Be careful with carbide. Easy to break. 2, Stuff that thing as far in the collet as close as you can get to the flutes. Much more rigid. 3, Only use the very tip of the centerdrill. Tends to work better that way. I recommend a spotting drill for larger drills like 1/2". 4, Oil those ways! I take it your not yet comfortable with power tapping?
yea i need to get some oil on the ways for sure. i need to move the head back, but the ram doesn't seem to have a rack and pinion, so can't figure out to push it back. Been meaning to order some spotting drills. Oh hell no, not ready to power tab on that machine yet. Thanks for all the info.
If it seems locked up: Loosen the bolts, clean the exposed ram surfaces as best as sprits some good penetrating lube on the ram, get a wood 6x6 and hold it up against the back of the ram and get someone to beat on the board with a sledgehammer. Sometimes that isn't even enough. Rams need to be moved regularly or they lock up.
That’s how I’d do it. Looks good. As suggested, maybe just drill all holes in one op, then chamfer with drill to save time, then power tap each hole with mill spindle and appropriate machine tap, hand tap may work.
Cool.
I need to get a milling machine next. I had to have someone else make me 3 t-nuts for my lathe.
Ahh, well if you need anymore i can make you some. I was going to order the Teco brand that are made in the usa, but had a hard time spending $100 for some Tnuts when i can make them.
I have all of them I need. One went on the radius tool, another one on the Tool Post Grinder, Then I had one blank one made for when I get the quick change tool post.
Always great to see a craftsman at work. Thanks Gary - aka "Smooth Operator" :)
Thanks Erik
Finally,someone with some experience showing how to make T nuts so the rest of us newbies can learn a thing or 2. thank you for taking the time to make this video ,you wouldn't believe how much crappy videos are out there .
Cool man, glad it was helpful.
What size square stock was that you started with? I need to make some smaller T nuts for a new rotary table I just bought for my mill, has an odd size slot on it, so thanx for the vid gets me motivated to make some.
It's 1" square, but really should be 1.25" that's what the slot is down in the deep wide part. I just had the 1" laying around so i used it. Thanks for watching!
there is something satisfying about making chips. nice work.
yes indeed, always fun to see the mill running.
Ahhh.. that bandsaw... thanks for the video
You forgot to narfle the garthok. Are you sure you're a machinist?
How do you make one without a mill?
You can buy them on ebay
Cool seeing the mill in action.
Nice oil can. lol :-)
Yes indeed, it is well used as you can tell!
I want to be the 1ST before katana gets here, The serrations are probably good, less friction!, You need a old man extendable magnet at every work station so when its ferrous and it drops,, Stick it! I keep buying them, I have them everywhere., No more bending down.
lol....
Yea I have a couple of those magnets, but that's a good idea. The real cure would be for me to stop dropping stuff! lol
well done Gary
thanks Jim
The problem is that you need those to make them haha
you can buy them on ebay for very cheap!
Those worked out great............its fun to play milly milly, I do it everyday!
oh yea, fun to play on it. The little grizzly mill is fine for little stuff, aluminum but i always dreaded anything slotting in steel, etc because you could only take light cuts, no power feed, be standign there for hours.
Can you make DEEZ Nuts??? Nice work Gary!
lol
I'm not sure if he make DEEZ Nuts but in another video he did mention he has 'steel balls'. Pretty impressive I'd say.
Nice work Gary!
Thanks Ron
Sir howmuch hardness of Tnut
Just like a candy jaw breaker.
Nice! Love the Fabrication Basics format!! This video reminds me to make some of these for my chinese mill. The mill is okayish, but the t-nuts ... good grief... XD
Oh yea, fun project, thanks man for watching.
Looks good to me
Thanks sir.
Cool man
Thanks Matthew
Smooth!
lol indeed
Good vid .... Build On
MILLRITE!
was
thanks for watching