New knobs for the barbie!

[skotl]

I didn't put this in the machining sections as it doesn't come close to doing justice to what others have posted in there

Needed three new knobs for the bbq, so why spend £3 when you can waste time on the lathe and the mill instead?

Yes, it's speeded up - even I wouldn't cut or drill that fast. And yes, the holes are drilled off-centre - should have spent more time getting them teed up

p.s. that's the new QCTP and it's homemade base in action for the first time

 

[zx9]

Well I like them, it is good to see you putting the lathe to work.

 

[roofman]

nice job and its time spent making stuff like this what makes owning a lathe such fun

 

[Migmac]

When's the barbie?

 

[skotl]

When's the barbie?

Not today, that's for sure. Chucking it down!

 

[Shox Dr]

Nice, outback bbq's are also good bits of kit.

Have a look on ut for tips on using a knurlung tool.

 

[Coo]

Nice!

Always wondered how the 'knurler' worked!

 

[Shox Dr]

Nice!

Always wondered how the 'knurler' worked!

Well it's not like that, as I said Youtube.

 

[Coo]

Ahh..whoops.

Had a look at a video, although it runs along at low rpm, do you have to match the draw speed with the angles on the rollers ?
(apologies for any wrong terminology!)

 

[daleyd]

I saw the title and was expecting some plastic transgender goings on ...... I'm almost disappointed, but you redeemed it with the lathe!!

Good work

 

[Shox Dr]

Ahh..whoops.

Had a look at a video, although it runs along at low rpm, do you have to match the draw speed with the angles on the rollers ?
(apologies for any wrong terminology!)

To be done in one pass, althought it never works like that, as you need a heavy machine to that.

It's a very long time since I've had to knurl. However I do [sort of] remember the basics. Done in one pass if possible otherwise you'll have trouble lining up. Did watch a vid, where the tool was set at a small angle, puts far less pressure on the workpiece and lathe, cuts very well in one pass

 

[normspanners]

Didnt know Barbies had Knobs,------- I thought they had them other things with flaps,
mind you with ONE of those--- you can get loads of knobs ----, apparently

 

[Wozzaaah]

Nice little job that.

 

[Migmac]

Not today, that's for sure. Chucking it down!

Aye it's a miserable day here too

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Knurling tool is on my list of 'things to get' now I've got a decent lathe.

 

[optima21]

are the knobs made of aluminium? if not, then it is some force the parting tool will be applying when being used. I'd be looking at having a narrower one.....

.....but looking good for a first attempt

 

[skotl]

are the knobs made of aluminium? if not, then it is some force the parting tool will be applying when being used. I'd be looking at having a narrower one.....

.....but looking good for a first attempt

Yep - aluminium. These parting tools were a quid delivered from China - was quite surprised at how thick they are, but at least they stay in the tool!
Need to order some thinner ones.

Nice shavings, though

 

[skotl]

To be done in one pass, althought it never works like that, as you need a heavy machine to that.

It's a very long time since I've had to knurl. However I do [sort of] remember the basics. Done in one pass if possible otherwise you'll have trouble lining up. Did watch a vid, where the tool was set at a small angle, puts far less pressure on the workpiece and lathe, cuts very well in one pass

Pah. Aluminium was smooth, now it's knurled. Job done

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Knurling tool is on my list of 'things to get' now I've got a decent lathe.

I think I might pull the trigger on these, unless anyone has either a) a better price/quality combo or b) source for similar, [even '2nd user'from here ]

Don't want really cheap & nasty...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RDGTOOLS-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

 

[addjunkie]

Id have used a 3 jaw chuck for that and just took a small cut to get it to ound if it was way off.