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Elegent Scroll Frame Skeleton Clock
cnr6400:
:ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: Some nice turning and polishing there Kim! :cheers:
bent:
Lovely work Kim! I'm not sure how you would polish the pillar any more than what you've done already, but I am prepared to be schooled. :popcorn: :ThumbsUp:
Kim:
Thanks Bent! :cheers:
Kim
Kim:
The four center pillars are similar to the bottom pillars, except that they go in the middle of the clock frame, not the bottom :)
These are made from 5/8” dia 303 stainless rod using pretty much the same methodology as the bottom pillars.
Here’s the lot of them after the first set of operations; the first end is formed, the major sections are marked out, and then it's parted from the parent stock. The center part is left full diameter to provide a reference point for making the tapers and for positioning the grooves.
And here they are after forming the other end and cutting the taper on both sides.
The next step is different for the center pillars. I used that raised center section to find the center of the part, then I turned it down to match the big end of the tapers (1/2” dia) and using a 1/8” button tool, I cut two grooves.
I fought with the button tool a bit. I broke the tip off once. I think it was because I didn’t temper the button, I only hardened it. For the second button, I hardened then tempered it. That second button lasted me the rest of the job so I'm guessing the tempering helped.
Then I spent some time polishing them up and here are all four of the center pillars plus the two bottom pillars.
Next, I’m making the washers that will be used to attach the pillars. Here’s the first one of the 3/4" washers for use with the bottom pillars.
And here’s how it’s going to be used.
I’ve got a whole lot more of these washers to go. I need four of the 3/4" ones for the bottom pillars (like the one I just made). Then I’ll need eight 5/8” washers for the center pillars, and five 7/16” washers for other things that will attach to the frame.
Thanks for looking in!
Kim
cnr6400:
:ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: top notch Kim! :cheers:
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