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Offline geoff5269

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Machining a Flywheel on lathe without catching your knuckles
« on: September 02, 2025, 02:45:33 PM »
I just thought I would show my method of holding a flywheel on the faceplate using threaded inserts and no bolts sticking out.
Geoff
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCTMif65Gg" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCTMif65Gg</a>
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Offline Sanjay F

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Re: Machining a Flywheel on lathe without catching your knuckles
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2025, 06:40:31 PM »
Nice one Geoff, I like it; I'll give that a go when I next have to machine a flywheel

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Re: Machining a Flywheel on lathe without catching your knuckles
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2025, 08:58:39 PM »
That's a nice looking casting, and even better looking machined part.   :popcorn: :ThumbsUp:
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Offline Krypto

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Re: Machining a Flywheel on lathe without catching your knuckles
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2025, 11:01:05 PM »
Great job!

I think wood is often overlooked for packing material.
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