paul
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Post by paul on Mar 10, 2007 18:40:12 GMT
Crazy question alert  : Is there a dodge for 'reducing' hexagonal bar to a smaller size AF without resorting to a file (or milling machine)? For example, if I'm making something using metric sizes I'd like it to conform in all respects, so if I wanted a 6mm AF nut (or whatever) is there a way to reduce 1/4" (6.35mm) to 6mm? EDIT: Or is there an 'easy' way to fabricate hex bar from round stock? |
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Post by ron on Mar 11, 2007 11:09:48 GMT
Paul, I can't think of a quick way, either mill it, buy it or as a last resort file it.
Ron
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Post by Tel on Mar 11, 2007 11:18:23 GMT
The mighty Douglas shaper is a wonderful thing to have for jobs like this, either making the stuff or skimming down
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Myford Matt
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Post by Myford Matt on Mar 11, 2007 11:26:42 GMT
Given that you want to do it 'properly' I can't think how it could be easily done without recourse to milling plus indexing. Filing six faces to size and looking good sounds like a pain. I'd buy some - it's not going to cost much.
MM
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paul
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Post by paul on Mar 11, 2007 11:52:43 GMT
Looks like buying in from somewhere - my usual suppliers don't carry metric though. I just found this place that does list metric hexagonal bar, maybe they're worth a try... www.arenastock.co.uk/main.htm |
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Post by Steve M. W on Mar 11, 2007 17:34:43 GMT
Paul
How much do you need and in what metal?
Steve
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John Lee
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Post by John Lee on Mar 11, 2007 18:05:56 GMT
Look at the clockmakers dodge?.
A file rest on a lathe. Easy and accurate
You just need to have a way of indexing a chuck.
;D who said on here that tooling articles in magazines are a waste of space??? Tooling that will last you a lifetime never is IMHO
Regards,
John
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