Monitor Steam Engine

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Bruce. Garlic chicken! Good for the soul and health.
Jo...get rested up!
Thanks Nick.

Jim, I think I see your point. I was creeping up in 1/32 steps. As for the reamer, spindle was running both in and out. Came out faster than in but perhaps not fast enough? I ream at a much slower speed than drill but don't know actual speed. Not much more than slowest possible without stalling. I've had problems reaming faster. I drill to 1/64 (15 thou) of hole and then ream.

The biggest problem I have with reaming is all the chattering around as the reamer comes in. Chris and Bill have given some advice on how to improve that.

Thanks again everyone.

[sshire]

Zee
MrPete has a good video on reaming and reamers. That's where I learned. I think I read somewhere that reaming speed is ½ drilling speed.
Another vote here for retirement. 

[sshire]

Zee
I just looked to make sure my memory was still functional. Mr Pete actually has three videos on reaming and reamers.
First is here
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEltyxuYUeU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEltyxuYUeU</a>

[Tennessee Whiskey]

I just wished all you a holes would quit bringing up retirement;  to those of us who are so close we can taste it,  you're spoiling the taste  . I've heard raw animal fat is a great lube for brass and bronze,  perhaps some dribbling off the fingers from all that "T" forbidden food will quiet the squeal . I started to harass you yesterday,  but,  I thought I'd let the kids do that  . You are having them all over for dinner tonight aren't you?   

Cletus

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Stan. I really need to do more looking around at videos. Takes time and the only time I have is watching TV with T.
But she gets upset with me because I'm not paying attention. All while SHE is playing games on her iPad.  Maybe it's the earplugs.

Eric...Wouldn't you know it? I thought I was free. But now I have to go over to daughter's house and take care of cat.
Not just the kids though. Been dealing with phone calls much of today. Father-in-law let his lawn tractor roll over him and break some ribs.
He won't go to the hospital! Both lucky and foolish.

Eating alone tonight. 

So you've 'heard' raw animal fat is a great lube. 'heard' eh? Let me know how it goes when 'you' try it. 

[zeeprogrammer]

Rats. Busted my 1/8" end mill. 
Feed was too fast.

Time to go take care of daughter's cat.

[crueby]

Rats. Busted my 1/8" end mill. 
Feed was too fast.

Time to go take care of daughter's cat.

No, not THAT kind of animal fat!  Wait, the dog just said YES!

[Don1966]

Rats. Busted my 1/8" end mill. 
Feed was too fast.

Time to go take care of daughter's cat.

That's what you get for eating good will T's away..........

Don

[zeeprogrammer]

Chris...cat is too lean anyway. Better for other projects.

That's what you get for eating good will T's away..........

Yes. Divine compensation. 

Now you have me worried. I wouldn't be surprised the oven quits just as I prepare tonight's 'good' eating.

[zeeprogrammer]

Well not as much progress as I'd hoped.
Yesterday saw some work on a couple of arms but breaking the 1/8" end mill kind of took some wind out of the sail.
Can't proceed with the arms until I get another 1/8 end mill although I'm considering getting an 1/8" slitting saw instead.
Probably get both. The next step after this would be rounding the big ends on the rotary table which is why I have to wait.
Once I do the rounding I won't have any straight edges left to hold onto.

Today I worked the steam chest covers. I'll have to get or make up some 3-48 bolts for them.
I also did the exhaust glands. Not sure I'll do much more today. I need to take some time and cover my tracks before T gets home tomorrow. 



I may end up buying nuts and some bolts to make studs out of. There's so many and so much work yet to do.

[b.lindsey]

Bummer on the end mill Zee, but just a slight delay till you can order a new one. The parts are looking great though. Enjoy your last night or two of eating what you wish

Bill

[crueby]

While waiting for the new end mill, just take inspiration from Willy and file everything to shape!

No, my hands won't let me do thast either,..!

[PStechPaul]

Now you see why there are double-ended mills. Usually only a dollar or two more than the single-ended. 

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Bill.
Chris...file an 1/8" slot?
Paul...I have double-ended 1/8" end mills but they don't have the reach, or rather, length of cut.

I've been considering Jason's suggestion to mill from both sides. But as he said, the vice has to be truly true.
Maybe that's where a bit of filing comes in. 

[crueby]

Thanks Bill.
Chris...file an 1/8" slot?
Paul...I have double-ended 1/8" end mills but they don't have the reach, or rather, length of cut.

I've been considering Jason's suggestion to mill from both sides. But as he said, the vice has to be truly true.
Maybe that's where a bit of filing comes in. 

File 1/8" slot - of course. Thats what they make needle file sets for, I file small slots all the time.

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6655-Needle-File-10-Piece/dp/B000NPUKYS