Typically on machines with limit switches like this they push from the side. So if your rod had a ring on it and the switch was mounted such that it contacted the switch on the side of the ring. But if it over traveled (For some reason) it could go past the switch without destroying the switch and possibly the mount for the switch. That said your way is simpler and so what if it destroyed the switch they are not expensive.
+1 for the sideways switch with a roller! Roller arm limit switches are dirt cheap and you don't have to worry about the rod unintentionally smashing through the switch if the contacts wear out :)
I was expecting some kind of potentiometer connected to logic board and pedals where you set height, but adjustable rod that is hitting switch works too.
i would suggest that you put 2 switches on the same level, in series, so that if one fails, the other one still work. these micro switches arent known for reliable, double the switch, ^2 the reliability.
Very nice work !! This was a excellent idea and will save you time in the finish aspect of your projects . But I have always thought you do a wonderful job forging and keep the surface area very uniform . Excellent work !! 👍👍👍
The concept is very simple but I love how versatile it allows the press to do its job. I wonder if there's a company-made limiter or some kind of measuring equipment for this sort of thing in the market, because I feel like this would be very useful. Eh, more opportunity for you I say. Very well done!!
i know coal iron works have a limiting system for there presses, but it looks alot more complicated then this set up which is simple but really elegant
I'd use a heavier duty switch that would handle the constant contact. It looked kind of vulnerable to breaking. My two cents. Great concept that works@
Bella soluzione. Ho visto che comunque devi comandare il movimento con due pedali. Potresti usare lo switch per invertire il movimento e alzare la pressa quando essa ha raggiunto lo spessore ….
Simple. Effective. Pure engineering gold.
Haha, I came to the comments to type "Simple and effective. Beautiful." And I find this as the top comment!
Nice! You should add calibrated marks on the rod
I know you are an artist but I love when you engineer and restore. An elegant solution to a tricky problem,
Very smart.
The power and potential of the workshop increases again....
You may use heat shrink tube when soldering wires, it makes solders more reliable, safe and better looking :)
Very nice work BB... I miss some of your big restoration projects.. Well take care my friend and stay safe...
The best solution is always the simplest. Nice!
Typically on machines with limit switches like this they push from the side. So if your rod had a ring on it and the switch was mounted such that it contacted the switch on the side of the ring. But if it over traveled (For some reason) it could go past the switch without destroying the switch and possibly the mount for the switch. That said your way is simpler and so what if it destroyed the switch they are not expensive.
+1 for the sideways switch with a roller! Roller arm limit switches are dirt cheap and you don't have to worry about the rod unintentionally smashing through the switch if the contacts wear out :)
That's a really clever solution, i'm honestly surprised it was so easy to add in. Well done!
Straight and simple!
So simple but super effective!
I was expecting some kind of potentiometer connected to logic board and pedals where you set height, but adjustable rod that is hitting switch works too.
Look at you being Bill Nye the Science Guy!
i would suggest that you put 2 switches on the same level, in series, so that if one fails, the other one still work. these micro switches arent known for reliable, double the switch, ^2 the reliability.
No, no, you'd better put five of them there, then it's only a certainty😉.
Excellent idea and fabrication. You are very talented.
Love to see you making Gurkha Khukuri 🙏🙏🙏
Very nice work !! This was a excellent idea and will save you time in the finish aspect of your projects . But I have always thought you do a wonderful job forging and keep the surface area very uniform . Excellent work !! 👍👍👍
We’ll done! This answers a question I’ve had for a press I’m building!
The concept is very simple but I love how versatile it allows the press to do its job. I wonder if there's a company-made limiter or some kind of measuring equipment for this sort of thing in the market, because I feel like this would be very useful. Eh, more opportunity for you I say. Very well done!!
i know coal iron works have a limiting system for there presses, but it looks alot more complicated then this set up which is simple but really elegant
Nice design enginerring.
soluzione semplice ed elegante! Ottimo!
...lookin' good, nice work, keep safe and well...
Love it. Enjoy it.
Excellent job 👍 smart person
Great idea
Great work sir thanks for sharing video.
Great job 👍🏼
I'd use a heavier duty switch that would handle the constant contact. It looked kind of vulnerable to breaking. My two cents. Great concept that works@
It's going to wear out quickly
good job, I would have done exactly the same system before you even mentioned it.
That's genius.
Great video. Super clever design. Mahalo for sharing! : )
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Very cool! Unfortunately my foot pedal is mechanical and not electric so thus isn’t so easy for me. I’d love this attachment though!
Wonderful idea 💡 👍
Very clever! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Very clever
That's a very good way to accomplish this problem very smart thank you for sharing five stars brother
Nice!!! Smart and simple!!!
Very cool!
GÊNIO CARA, VALEU!
Brilliant
Damn that's brilliant
awesome idea =)
Nice!
Impressive !!!!!!!!!!!
Can you please make a medieval Halberd?
BRILLIANT!! 👏👏👍👍👌👌
Thanks for sharing! 😁
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Are you a woodcutter?
👍I really want to see it in action.
Very nice.kudos to you 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Bella soluzione. Ho visto che comunque devi comandare il movimento con due pedali. Potresti usare lo switch per invertire il movimento e alzare la pressa quando essa ha raggiunto lo spessore ….
genius!
Ide yang sangat kreatif kawan 👍
Muy inteligente!
Good idea but you need something stronger. That switch won't last very long
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В России так делали еще в 1990 годах............................
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