Articles in MEW magazine – total noob here – what type of material used!!

[AlasdairMParticipant @alasdairm]

[AlasdairMParticipant @alasdairm]

Hi, and congratulations on the website.

 

As a total noob, I find MEW a great read – I have bought several copies over the last 3 months or so, and will probably subscribe soon.

 

An article in May 2009 (issue no. 150) re Workshop Clamping was most informative, and now I have a lathe and drill press I would like to learn techniques by having a go at making some clamps.

 

My problem – I am such a noob it is not obvious to me what material they are made from.

 

All guidance very much appreciated!!

 

Regards, A

Edited By AlasdairM on 16/05/2009 10:44:06

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

Welcome to the forum.

Clamps are best made of mild steel.

regards David

[AlasdairMParticipant @alasdairm]

Many thanks DC1 – mild steel will be on my next purchase of metal/bar stock etc.

 

Have a good weekend, A

[Simon FishParticipant @simonfish68407]

As a stop gap use, M8 or M10 or 3/8 BSF, threaded rod cut to different lengths; a bag of matching washers and nuts.

 

Depending on the T slot size yo may need to file 2 ‘steps’ either side of 2 nuts to be a free slide in the T slots.

 

Slide a nut into the T slot, screw a thread in, drop a washer over followed by a nut, tighten down, and your ready to start clamping.

 

Regards

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hello,

 

In MEW nº 157 page 18, article “MAKING A WOBLE BROACHING HOLDER” Mr Jack Miller

writes, in the middle column, under General topic: “Opening out the pilote hole to A/F size

plus 0.05mm eases the work of the broach.”.  Can someone, please, let me know the

meaning of the “A/F” ?

 

Thanks in advance

Dias Costa

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi Dias

AF means across flats.

In other words the hexagon size.

regards David

 

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hi David,

 

Thank You for Your attention and prompt answer.

 

Best regards

Dias Costa

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