Boring is really boring

[londonsean69]

Well, HandyAndy is sick of paint, and I'm now sick of small, rotating pieces of metal!!

Boring on the lathe - it takes ages!!!!!!

I'm in the process of making the inserts for the Sierra upright.

Opening out a 19mm drilled hole to 35mm turned ID. It's taking ages, still, at least it's not cold in the garage!!

Just thought I would share my boredom with you all

Sean

[londonsean69]

Originally Posted by AdrianH

You need an 1 1/4 shank drill to go up from 19 mm then less boring for you to do!

Fun is'nt it

It is worth it in the end just for the satisfaction.

Adrian

I was looking at bigger drill bits, but for 2 items it wasn't worth it. I might well have changed my mind by the end of the second one though.

Yours look very smart, I doubt I will have the collar around the offset though, I don't have a 4 jaw chuck, so will leave the very top flat (although I have seen things turned on an eccentric by putting a coin on one jaw - might try it)

I only have a tiny lathe though, so it takes extra long because I can't take heavy cuts still, means as I take my time there is less chance of a c0ck-up

You're right about it being satisfying though - I did my steering rack extensions and it is a nice feeling when it all works out correctly. I only learned to use the lathe recently, as part of this project.

Sean

[HandyAndy]

what you are doing is "skilled" work, nice one

& i moan about painting??????

andy

[AshG]

sean what lathe is it. i prob have plans to make it cnc if you are any good with electronics?

[londonsean69]

Ash - it's an Axminster C1, not the micro micro lathe

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-A...-Mk2-33289.htm

I'm OKish with electronics, but I wouldn't consider converting this one. After the project, I will see how often I use it, and might upgrade to a 9"x20". Now that I would consider CNC for

Cheers

Sean

[davidimurray]

As a slight aside - I've got a couple of old Denford Starturn CNC lathes kicking round the garage that I keep meaning on selling. I converted one for myself a few years ago to a modern PC controller and it is the one of the best things I ever did. I won't clog up the forum with the details but if anyone is interested in the lathes drop me a PM

Cheers

Dave