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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2013, 06:23:21 AM »
Whilst I have bought a couple in the past (can't remember why!) I would'nt think of buying T nuts, I make my own when I need them.
I started when I could'nt see the right size to fit my mill and then a guy at work said if you can't make better T nuts yourself than shop bought you need more practice ...  :Jester:

I agree it was the clamping whole system and speed I was after  :facepalm:

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2013, 06:26:53 AM »
Ginger Nut

As you have now found out the tee slots on a Myford cross slide are not a normal standard tee slot , to make things with the same tee slots a special tee cutter is needed.

The reason for this none standard tee slot was because to put in a standard size slot would have mat the cross slide thicker hence reduced clearance for the work , so Myford when the at the old works sized up a slot that would work and give the desired clearance and this then became the Myford standard tee slot , so to cut to my point unless the tee nuts are to the Myford standard they will not fit as you have found to tall in the bottom

 Quote Hemingway kits  "  Cutters designed to cut Woodruff keyways, the profile of the 505 cutter will also generate a T-slot to accept standard Myford T nuts. "  that is a standard cutter from where ever you like

Stuart

Stuart I hear you loud and clear..................maybe a  :Director: call,email through to RDG is required and let them know that where ever they are buying in the clamping kits from are not designed for Myford.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2013, 06:30:17 AM »
Hi Ginger

Check the T-nuts with a file first before machining them; they could be hardened and do bad things to a normal HSS cutter if you're not aware of it.

Once you've machined,ground/filed off the bottom sections, use an ~8mm ball bearing and give the bottom of the threads a good whack with it to foul the threads; this will prevent studs from screwing through the nuts.  If you don't have a suitable ball, just use a cold chisel to foul the bottom threads.

Kind regards, Arnold

Arnold many thanks I can imagine the damage done tightening a stud down forcing the T-nut up and a broken T-slot  :cussing:

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2013, 06:35:47 AM »
 :cheers: Guys for all the help I did email RDG and let them know not sure what they will do for future buyers if I was in the UK I'd be on their doorstep with kits in hand squeazing for proper fitting nuts  :Lol:

I will admit they did supply everything else ordered and delivery to Outer Sydney downunder in better time than some of our local suppliers can 5 days for the second kit. :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:

Well onward and upward a job I can now do during winters worst as woodwork will take a back seat on lousy days. Been a top day today sunny but a nice chill wind off the snow.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2013, 11:00:28 AM »
My dealings with RDG so far have been pretty good...even for the other side of the pond.    I got that angle plate that was "precision ground" and then found it was out about .005"....I scraped it in, but I let RDG know.    They sent a freshly ground one out to me for no charge....so they at least stand by the products.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2013, 11:21:46 AM »
I've always found 'em good as well.
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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2013, 04:03:30 AM »
My dealings with RDG so far have been pretty good...even for the other side of the pond.    I got that angle plate that was "precision ground" and then found it was out about .005"....I scraped it in, but I let RDG know.    They sent a freshly ground one out to me for no charge....so they at least stand by the products.

Dave

Dave its my first dealing with them after advised b a friend who has an ML7 in the UK and another with Super 7 here in Northern Territory. The service and delivery time of both the first order and replacement was excellent its the attention to whats ordered and as I said to RDG rep Chris picking and packing staff must have a heck of a problem as there is no identification serial No on the box or size other than length of studs in inches, not even a thread or T-nut size so every box would or should have to be opened and checked to fit. This is why I believe the first kit had a T-nut missing but they obviously did not check correct fit (right way up and slide it in) but upside down the T-nut fits.

 

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2013, 04:11:51 AM »
I've always found 'em good as well.

Tel you'll know the feeling watching the GDP and $AU sliding down I jumped in just as the slide started with the first order I ordered a couple other things which came with the 2nd order I part paid postage they express delivered.

Tel I hope the temp out at Bathurst is not stopping you from being in the shed -2C this morning and looking just now 11C the ice wind is bad enough here off the snow. Bet you have a flurry over the next couple of days.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2013, 09:39:02 AM »
 :( been laid up with bronchitis for the last 10 days - so not much workshop at all. And the parky, miserable weather ain't helping matters.
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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2013, 10:19:06 AM »
Sorry to hear that Tel!....hope you feel better!

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« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2013, 11:51:26 AM »
Nothing a bullet behind the ear wouldn't cure Dave!
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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #26 on: June 19, 2013, 12:29:26 PM »
Tel, a trip to Tennessee and some of this "clear cold medicine" and you'll be good as new. Ain't no germ can live in that proof strength. :LittleDevil: Hope ya get to feeling better.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #27 on: June 19, 2013, 12:33:02 PM »
That the same as Granny's Rheumatiz Medicine? Might just do the trick. :old:
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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #28 on: June 19, 2013, 04:58:08 PM »
....and if Eric's "clear cold medicine" doesn't work, I'll send you some Newfy Screech. It'll make the tassel on you hat stand up  :ROFL:

Cheers, hope things improve for you Tel.

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Re: T-NUTS for ML7
« Reply #29 on: June 20, 2013, 07:28:49 AM »
:( been laid up with bronchitis for the last 10 days - so not much workshop at all. And the parky, miserable weather ain't helping matters.

Tel not good at all the flu I am still trying to shake after weeks but its not to bad this last week and a 1/2 I have been able to get some time out there garage door closed little fan heater going but usually just a couple of hours.


 

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