1066 Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 I was in need of an arbour press so just made this one. Ball bearing pivot and oilite bearings for the ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 wwoooh quality............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay cracker Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Very nice work there 1066! Quality. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Top job there, so satisfying building it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, la bala said: Top job there, so satisfying building it yourself. Indeed, rarely cost effective but keeps me amused. Here's a few more bits from my workshop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Those are scarily good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) whether it is making making knives making turn screws making punt guns making punts leather working kitchen units cabinate making gun boxes for range rovers loading tools making meausing equipment stock making wood working blacksmithing pens xmas lights (lord geordie) making sheds there are some seriously skilled people on this forum.............amazing......and loads more i havnt mentioned......... seriously what is it all about ...the British love of sheds and fiddling about making stuff.... Edited May 28, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, ditchman said: ..the British love of sheds and fiddling about making stuff.... Yes. Why buy something which is not quite what you want, when you can make it or adapt something else to do exactly what you want? .... and you learn some skills along the way Edited May 28, 2018 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, amateur said: Yes. Why buy something which is not quite what you want, when you can make it or adapt something else to do exactly what you want? .... and you learn some skills along the way excactly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Here's another couple of odds and ends. Just made this for my next door neighbour, apparently it a called a glass fritter for crushing bits of coloured glass for artwork. 3D printed magnetic gun rack; expander die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razoor Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 I too made my own arbour press out of a lemon juicer for my .357 revolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Cracking job. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Is that a pressure sensor under the die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 It is indeed John - Shows a graph of seating force in pounds. - Consistency is the name of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 Love the annealing machine could do with one like that myself if you are interested in making another PM me the price ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, hawkeye said: Love the annealing machine could do with one like that myself if you are interested in making another PM me the price ... I made a handful like that then simplified the design and made another handful of the MK 2. Whether I will make another batch, I really don't know, just too many projects and not enough hours. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=ssAYLvHIw0E or even simpler: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Well if you ever decide to make more let me know would be interested... Mind you i do like the first one ... Edited May 29, 2018 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcBurn Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 27/05/2018 at 07:26, 1066 said: I was in need of an arbour press so just made this one. Ball bearing pivot and oilite bearings for the ram. Who makes that scale and do you have a link? Been looking for something just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Made it all myself J. You can see a bit about the pressure sensor here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Inspired by seeing one converted by Yorric over on the Stalking Directory I’ve just finished this.... Edited March 15, 2019 by fizzbangwhallop Different angle pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Clever boys the lot of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Blown away. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 That's a neat job Fizz. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 28 May 2018 at 11:48, ditchman said: whether it is making making knives making turn screws making punt guns making punts leather working kitchen units cabinate making gun boxes for range rovers loading tools making meausing equipment stock making wood working blacksmithing pens xmas lights (lord geordie) making sheds there are some seriously skilled people on this forum.............amazing......and loads more i havnt mentioned......... seriously what is it all about ...the British love of sheds and fiddling about making stuff.... You forgot to mention knife resurrection Ditchy, which everyone now knows you are the Maestro. 'Hiding your light under a bushel' comes to mind. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbangwhallop Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) On 16/03/2019 at 04:17, 1066 said: That's a neat job Fizz. 👍 Thanks Allan, Not up to the quality of your projects but quite pleased with it really....that chip guard reminds me of the old Mamod steam engines... The most expensive bit was the decent motor from fleabay, 80mm nylon pulley from fleabay, tap and drill from Chronos.....and the chip guard is from the warming plate of an old Hostess plate warming cabinet.....and an old chopping board. Cheers Fizz Edited March 17, 2019 by fizzbangwhallop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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