IF you really want a Tormek and, like me, cannot afford it, you
> might try building your own. Here is a jib I made that does,
> essentially, the same thing. The only down side is, you need a
> mini-lathe to power it.(more details upon request.)
>
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/102019397/SAM_2335.JPG
On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 5:15:27 PM UTC-6, SBH wrote:
> On 1/15/2016 3:20 PM, Dr. Deb wrote:
> > IF you really want a Tormek and, like me, cannot afford it, you
> >> might try building your own. Here is a jib I made that does,
> >> essentially, the same thing. The only down side is, you need a
> >> mini-lathe to power it.(more details upon request.)
> >>
> >> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/102019397/SAM_2335.JPG
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> I have a mini lathe and would like more details.
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> Thank you
Its really rather simple. There are only seven items to make. =20
The banjo nut is just a 3/4" piece sized to fit up under the bed and a 3/8"=
carriage bolt sized to not hit the cylinder . =20
The knob it is star shaped and about 4" across, with a 3/8" "T" nut (it mou=
nts with the "T" up). =20
The frame is just a 6" wide by 8" 3/4" base which has a 7/16 x 6" slot in t=
he centered both ways.
The back is 3/4" x 6"x 8" with a 1/4" carriage bolt mounted centered and ab=
out an 2 1/2" from the top. =20
Butt the bottom to the back.=20
To make the back slider, take two 3/4"x1x8 hardwood pieces, attach a 3/4" p=
iece 6 1/2", and a centered slot for the carriage bolt mounted in the back =
5 1/2" long slot and sized to fit between the sides - with the two pieces a=
ttached to the sides of it. 1" down from the end of the pieces mount a 1/2=
" hardwood dowel for the slider to ride on.
The sides are 1/2"x5 1/2x10". Cut a slope from a point 1 1/2" down the lon=
g side to the opposite corner, with the side toward the headstock cut out f=
or the chuck. Mount the sides to extend 3/4" beyond the back.=20
The sliders are just a two pieces of 3/4"x5" hardwood with a 5/8" hole that=
touches the bottom edge and is 3/4" in from one end. Connect the sides of=
the hole to the bottom with cuts that angle toward the long end. Slope the=
opposite side with a cut that starts 5/8" from the end with the hole and e=
xits 3/8" from the bottom at the opposite end. Cut two 1/4"x2 3/4x3 pieces=
of plywood. Mount sides to one of the pieces. Mount a 1/4x3/8x3 piece of =
plywood (this serves as an alignment point) on the left side of the slider =
(viewed from the end with the holes) Place the other piece on top and dril=
l a 3/16" hole through each side piece and the plywood 1 1/2 from the narro=
w end. Install a screw and wing nut in each hole.
The business end of this is a cylinder made up of 3 pieces of 7 1/2"diamete=
r MDF glued together, with a 1/2"carriage bolt as the axle, and trued on yo=
ur late. (I mount it in a a chuck with pin jaws.)
Mount your chisel in the slider, giving yourself as much length as possible=
. Adjust both the distance and height to match the angle on your chisel, =
charge the cylinder with Tripoli and sharpen. (I am making two wheels, =
one for Tripoli and one for Diamond or Red Rouge. Tripoli gives an edge tha=
t will slice a piece of paper held on edge and the other would be for polis=
hing.)
https://www.dropbox.com/home/Public?preview=3DSAM_2336.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/home/Public?preview=3DSAM_2339.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/home/Public?preview=3DSAM_2340.JPG
Enjoy
Deb
On 1/15/2016 3:20 PM, Dr. Deb wrote:
> IF you really want a Tormek and, like me, cannot afford it, you
>> might try building your own. Here is a jib I made that does,
>> essentially, the same thing. The only down side is, you need a
>> mini-lathe to power it.(more details upon request.)
>>
>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/102019397/SAM_2335.JPG
I have a mini lathe and would like more details.
Thank you