Necessity is the mother of invention

[boltfluter]

After trying to get descent knob blanks from several sources I decided to take matters into my own hands. As I do not have a CNC Lathe I had to figure a way to do this on my CNC Mill. Quite challenging to say the least. But, turned out quit nicely and makes for some fun machining.

Second part of the video shows the crazy amount on code it takes to make this happen.

Thanks for checking it out.

Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[boltfluter]

Fixture to drill and tap the blanks while they are easy to hold.

Starting pics and finished product.

This is a simple lathe turning tool mounted on the mill table. Crazy stuff!!

 

[boltfluter]

Finished knobs.

 

[msinc]

That's alright!!!!!! Where there's a will {need} there is a way..........and the way is easier if you are not stupid. {it's also a lot easier if you have money, just sayin'}
I actually make mine one at a time {for myself} on my manual lathe. In fact, reading this reminds me I have two to install, so I think I will go and have at them.....great work!!!!

 

[jimbires]

very nice ! you do fine work .

 

[Rsadams]

Once again , nice job sir....

 

[Zero333]

Brilliant !

 

[shortgrass]

If some only knew how much code has to be written to do what appears to be the simplest, easiest job...............

 

[Intheshop]

I thought laziness was?(mother of invention)