Making studs efficiently

[sco]

The Lane and Bodley requires 10s if not 100s of studs, I'm planning on using studding rather than making each stud from scratch (sorry Jo) but has anyone got any tips for cutting it to length quickly and efficiently.  I did wonder about one of the Proxxon chop saws http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/27160.php?search but they seem to get mixed reviews so any other suggestions for cutting multiple studs to length and rounding the ends.

Simon.

[Tennessee Whiskey]

See if this could help. They work a treat
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E_fdWlj7fk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E_fdWlj7fk</a>

Cletus

[Jo]

  Don't you have a capstan tailstock for the Boley. I have a spare one for a Schaublin 70 

Don't use a chop saw 

Jo

[Jasonb]

You could do it with something like a rivit cutter.

Basically two pieces of gauge plate that pivot a one end and have a series of suitable dia holes in them, Add a simple stop if you wish.

It is then just a case of poking your materil into the hole and shering them to length with a scissor action.

Stick "rivit cutter" into google images and you will get the idea

[sco]

Isn't a rivet cutter going to damage the threads?

I don't have a capstan tailstock for the Boley but if I'm not allowed to use a chop saw? then a stop in the tailstock (Thanks Cletus) would at least get them to a consistent length.

Simon.

[Jasonb]

Actually they are not too bad. My side cutters also have a pair of holes for cutting the M3.5 screws that hole switch plates/sockets on and they are usually plated brass and it does not damage them.

Don't really know what is wrong with a jnr hacksaw. Plenty more studs on my traction engine and all sawn.

If you really want a chop off saw then a small vice held in yout toolpost, fine slitting saw and a simple length stop wil lsoon have your swarf tray full of neatly cut studs

[AOG]

If I have to make multiple same length parts I use a pair of carriage stops. To set up, I clean up the face of the stock and extend it out the proper length from the chuck. Next I wind out the cross slide until the flat side of the parting tool touches the face. Then you set the first stop behind the carriage to prevent it from going any further out. Then I move the carriage to the parting position and set the regular carriage stop. To use, wind the carriage to the far stop. Extend the stock to touch the parting tool. Move the carriage to the parting position and part off. Repeat as required. Once it's set up it's extremely quick to get multiple accurate same length parts.

Tony

[sco]

Thanks for all the suggestions - why so anti the chop saw though?

The other idea I had was to make a form tool that would part off and radius the end of the next stud in one op.

Simon.

[Jo]

Having thought further about it I think using a bit of threaded rod deserves using a chop saw 

Jo

[sco]

Having thought further about it I think using a bit of threaded rod deserves using a chop saw 

Jo

Rhubarb!

[fumopuc]

My simple way to cut them.
I have bought this thing at a rc model shop, the extension for longer studs is self made.
If you are interested, I will try to find the invoice and so the source.

[sco]

So that sets the length and guides the saw blade?

The most common studs are 7BA so pretty small and would need a fine bladed saw,  I'm currently favouring Jason's suggestion of a vice on the top slide and then use a slitting saw in the chuck.

Simon.

[crueby]

My simple way to cut them.
I have bought this thing at a rc model shop, the extension for longer studs is self made.
If you are interested, I will try to find the invoice and so the source.

Guides like that are available from jewelry tool suppliers too.

[fumopuc]

So that sets the length and guides the saw blade?

The most common studs are 7BA so pretty small and would need a fine bladed saw,  I'm currently favouring Jason's suggestion of a vice on the top slide and then use a slitting saw in the chuck.

Simon.

Yes, I have made all my 1,6 up to 4 mm studs with this jig, so far.

[Samuel]

I seem to recall that Myford boy posted a video of a project he had to cut hundreds of set screws. If you can find it you may get some ideas