Small Milling problem

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

Hi

Shpuld have mentioned that the pin is vertical, in line with the abrasive band, so all the cutting force is downwards.

Ian

[David HaynesParticipant @davidhaynes53962]

I find rounding of corners gets difficult with such as an anchor link 3/4″ long x 7/32″ wide. It can be done but the fingers are get scraped a bit. Any favourite way of dealing with small components?

Dave

[Terry LaneParticipant @terrylane]

Still with filing buttons and a bit of manipulation in the vice. I find filing of small components much easier than trying to do then any other way.

 

[JonParticipant @jon]

I would do as Tel said, i used to do a lot more intricate stuff about the size of the small hole ending around 7 thou thick.

Do each roundover in two halves and rotate as necessary. Above 7 mins polished up.

Hold on the protruding central lug so looking down the hole.

 

Grinding and sanding to size, you cant see what you are doing plus the tendency to grind on the .iss and generate friction, Yup gets hot quick with nothing coming off.

 

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

Thats the beauty of this great hobby, there are many ways for you to try and to find out which method works for you.
This forum is a graet source of ideas, I try new things to me and find some to be a revalation.
Never close your mind to a new idea or be afraid to ask a silly question.
Ian

[David HaynesParticipant @davidhaynes53962]

With the clevis that Tel has shown, I find it takes ages to set up so that the saw is correctly located to cut the slot. I am still trying to make it a quick and accurate process but usually take too long or the slot is wrong and the job scrap.

Dave

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