Thanks guys.
I need a little
here.
I need to do a 45 degree chamfer on the eccentrics. I cannot figure out how to set the cutter to achieve that.
It seems to me that I need to rotate the tool post itself, not just the compound.
In rotating the compound only, I can't seem to figure out how to set a cutter to get the path needed. I typically run out of Y travel.
But that nut on top of the tool post doesn't seem to want to let go.
It should...shouldn't it?
If you look closely...you'll see a gap just below the nut in the picture. There's another one on the other side.
Is that significant for loosening this up?
Is it just a matter of not giving enough oomph?
For the eagle eyed...pay no attention to that red thing. It's a 3D printed spider and not working very well.
Can you believe it? This is the last part I need to machine.
I had a pretty good scare earlier this evening. It looked like the piston rod wasn't on the same line as the crosshead.
Whew...I think it's okay. But if it's not...then this project is toast. Or rather...a door stop.