New build for xmas 2019.. Finished Merry Xmas

lostheplot · 2019-11-07T07:50:14.000Z

Small update thinking at work that I could use the metal that was removed to shape the head as the material for the bezel,

Machined a groove and ran a pilot hole for driver

into the lathe and parted off, material for the bezel instead of waste!

MRsDNF · 2019-11-10T02:27:22.000Z

Thanks for the vid LTP. Hows the parting off going? No broken tools?

lostheplot · 2019-11-10T02:27:42.000Z

A small update ,
realizing I should have knurled the bezel before parting I’ve changed the design a little

Decided to cut flutes around the diameter (used the head to support it in the vice

bezel finished!

lostheplot · 2019-11-10T02:30:25.000Z

MRsDNF:

Thanks for the vid LTP. Hows the parting off going? No broken tools?

No all good, it works well for fins as well

MRsDNF · 2019-11-10T03:06:58.000Z

Cant be much wall thickness there.

lostheplot · 2019-11-10T07:00:06.000Z

MRsDNF:

Cant be much wall thickness there.

still 2mm under the root of the thread, ample considering the 1.25mm pitch.

next to shape the rear of the head

pinkpanda3310 · 2019-11-10T12:19:23.000Z

Nice job saving on waste and recovery from no knurling

lostheplot · 2019-11-15T07:33:16.000Z

Ok another small update,

Head complete, may have gone overboard with the fins,
Now on to the tailcap and tube

everydaysurvivalgear · 2019-11-15T07:46:15.000Z

Looks cool, Good work.

As iconic as the Aussie recycling bin lol

MRsDNF · 2019-11-15T19:21:46.000Z

Lots of fins need lots of current.

G0OSE · 2019-11-15T19:23:26.000Z

Pretty pretty!

lostheplot · 2019-11-18T04:46:06.000Z

This build is in no way connected to any competition, the remark in the first post is just a bit of dig!
sorry if this has caused any problems
regards Ltp

MtnDon · 2019-11-18T04:50:56.000Z

All the finning makes it appear to be a small engine cylinder.

Interesting to follow this.

MtnDon · 2019-11-18T04:52:55.000Z

I have a Christmas, non-competion, project I will be starting soon. The last parts I had to purchase came in Saturday’s post. I will start a topic when I start cutting and drilling wood.

lostheplot · 2019-12-07T09:16:59.000Z

A small update ,time to start on the tailcap

small video thread turning how slow can you go?

next to castle the tailcap similar to the head and make battery tube hopefully in the next couple of days

MRsDNF · 2019-12-07T10:22:52.000Z

Nice video ltp. Good to see you remember how to use the lathe after spending all your time on the NC mill. Love the packer under the tool. Multi purpose fish tail gauge.

pinkpanda3310 · 2019-12-07T12:34:10.000Z

That spindle speed it super slow

lostheplot · 2019-12-08T00:49:42.000Z

pinkpanda3310:

That spindle speed it super slow :weary:

Its great for threading, I took the single phase motor of and put a 3 phase with vfd;
I can go from 5 rpm to 2500,much smoother as well .the Chinese vfd talks a little though

lostheplot · 2019-12-08T01:13:57.000Z

Hi another small update.

ok the batteries arrived ,I decided to engrave the battery tube rather than knurl it.
and finally put all the parts in the tumbler for the afternoon
I hope they turn out ok

A little vid of the engraving

lostheplot · 2019-12-08T05:11:22.000Z

well several hours in and looked like nothing was happening ,so I gave the parts a buff up

came up ok. assembled all the components

pictured with a few other builds.

so 15 amps is ok I guess.

will try for a beam shot of the shed later…