Drummond shaper

[MattF]

Well, all the years I've been using Drummond's, & today was the day I decided to turn the handwheel on the lathe in the *proper* direction for once, & promptly ran the tool into the workpiece. Bugger.

Made a shoulder bolt for the sliding jaw on the shaper from ⅝" square bar. Slim head, so as to keep it near same level as the jaw tops.

 

[MattF]

It's not pretty, but it's shaved some metal today. Needs a few tweaks, & the tool is just the one which came with it, which has a very fine, pointed cutting tip, so not ideal for general use.

 

[arther dailey]

you must be well chuffed

 

[MattF]

you must be well chuffed

I am indeed. The moment of testing shows if all the time & effort's been worthwhile or not.