Rat Gat

Working on the bearing housing, the 5\" diameter front
section of the frame. Bearing is 4-1/2 diameter.

The front bearing housing and barrel plate matched to the bearing.

If you have a smidgen of doubt :?  just before you cut, your probably right.

I hate those smidgens of doubt.  Looks great and it looks like it fits real nice.

Wow, that is not your normal run-of-the-mill bearing.     You must have done some hunting to come up with that one.    Bet it was expensive too!

Very nice work as always.    I see you have a little 9x20 lathe, shows what it is capable of in the right hands.    Always enjoy your posts !

George

Thanks Don,
Ignoring those doubts contributes to global warming.
 
Thanks George,
The thin multi-load bearings are not hard to find, but
a little pricey. ( 280 bucks ) 750 lb radial load & 1200 lb thrust.
An over kill, but I needed one to build around.
No matter what size lathe, it always comes down to the cutting tip and the work piece.

Have a great 4th

Shroud / Bearing Housing is finished.
The Tube Frame is next.

I need to modify my drawing, keeping the cut just inside the limit switches.

Tube frame hot off the mini-mill.

Sure looks great.  

Don

Cutter, What are the wood dowls for in the slots in the above picture? Do they control vibrations or chatter with the other cuts?
bruski

The dowels are actually corks from my wife\'s chardonnay.
Keeps the noise down a little, better than my pull-tabs

Thanks Guys

The Main Shaft is .750 diameter with 1/2-20 thread on the ends.
Rotates good with a temporary rear plate.
Cam is next.

Using a pin drive instead of the hex

Very nice Cutter, you have a passion for your work and it shows!

Frank

Very fine machine work and design ! A pleasure to see.

Brian

Thanks for the kudos.
I have little passion without struggle.

I received material for my Cam.
Also showing material for RG-G cam

Go cut something

Finished the front section of Cam , rear section tomorrow.
Roughed with 3/8 rougher, finished with 3/16 ball mill.

OK, Cam\'s on the shelf for now.

Dodger Stadium tomorrow vs Cubs

The channel for bolt removal, never liked that split piece.

The head space is controlled by the length of the Main Shaft Spacer Tube.
That will be determined at final assembly.
Clamping on the front barrel plate against the drive pin it should not change. :?: