[neonixie-l] O.T.but...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OTdrM_rbZhg/U85BMMc4uMI/AAM/4jqOK5LPK_M/s1600/cap.jpg I need some advice. I need to drill a hole in the center of a 3 PVC cap. It's to be the spinning hub of a yard art project and this forum has some of the best 'fabricators' I know so I thought I'd ask. Obviously it needs to spin with no wobble. Unfortunately I don't have access to a lathe so I need an alternative... Thanks for your time.. Kerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/a093881f-8b4a-49bb-97fc-8a61232f301b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [neonixie-l] O.T.but...
You'll need a lath! (or a friend who has) eric _ From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] Sent: dinsdag 22 juli 2014 12:48 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] O.T.but... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OTdrM_rbZhg/U85BMMc4uMI/AAM/4jqO K5LPK_M/s1600/cap.jpg I need some advice. I need to drill a hole in the center of a 3 PVC cap. It's to be the spinning hub of a yard art project and this forum has some of the best 'fabricators' I know so I thought I'd ask. Obviously it needs to spin with no wobble. Unfortunately I don't have access to a lathe so I need an alternative... Thanks for your time.. Kerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/a093881f-8b4a-49bb-97fc-8a61232 f301b%40googlegroups.com https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/a093881f-8b4a-49bb-97fc-8a6123 2f301b%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=emailutm_source=footer . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26!AAAYAPDddShx705MuX20yCpp0vvCgAAAELmVcRImLARLp0WtzHKok5wBAA%3D%3D%40zeelandnet.nl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Extraordinary nixie/dekatron clock design
I was sent this today by Hank - I strongly suggest you pay the site a visit (http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html): One of my friends who is familiar with this list thought a clock I made and recently put on my website would be of interest to the group. It is an all-tube design from 1959. After looking at some of the content on the list I think my friend might be correct, but I leave that to your judgement. My clock page is: http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html Hank, WV7U What a wonderful piece of work - just beautiful! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/355a7a17-2778-4b75-809a-5429777ec907%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but...
Two bits of ply glued at 90 degree to each other. At one end, glue a strip of wood at 45 degrees to the other two such that one side of the strip intersects with the vertex of the two other pieces. Sit your round cap in the V and use the strip of wood to draw a diameter. Rotate the cap and draw another diameter. Do this a few times. Where the diameters meet in the dead centre of the cap. The picture below gives the idea - its actually a woodworking tool but should be obvious... HTH Nick https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qp8cfeX4PQ0/U86KUUX9ydI/AyU/7NQ0fmyzkYA/s1600/centre-f.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/80acb2b9-b860-4c70-9b5d-494027118dc7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but...
Do you have a drill-press ? I've turned a few items on my drill press with satisfactory results. Other than that, I would place the cap (open-end pointing downward) over a small-diameter woodscrew pointing straight-up, and balance it as best you can. Once you find that spot, press the cap downward on the nail to make a dimple in the plastic cap. Then, choose drillbit slightly smaller than the woodscrew and drill your first hole at that spot. Screw the woodscrew into the hole in the cap, and try spinning it like a top. If it wobbles too much, you might be able to nudge the hole in a different direction as you change to larger drillbits getting to the final hole-size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/880892fe-c8ab-433d-b6e2-00c138737323%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but...
On 22.07.2014 18:00, Nick wrote: Two bits of ply glued at 90 degree to each other. At one end, glue a strip of wood at 45 degrees to the other two such that one side of the strip intersects with the vertex of the two other pieces. And here's a DIY version of the tool you described (the page is in German but the pictures should speak for themselves): http://www.zabex.de/site/helferlein.html#mianvoru Of course, it is best to use a pen that draws as close to the guiding edge as possible. Best Regards, Arne -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53CE8E3E.10107%40blinkenarea.org. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Extraordinary nixie/dekatron clock design
Wow, I like his packaging ! Looks like and old piece of gear. Also, take a look at the schematics. Old school blue lines. Hand drawn, then scanned as JPGs, and a PDF ! who needs CAD/EDA !? On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:17:30 AM UTC-7, Nick wrote: I was sent this today by Hank - I strongly suggest you pay the site a visit (http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html): One of my friends who is familiar with this list thought a clock I made and recently put on my website would be of interest to the group. It is an all-tube design from 1959. After looking at some of the content on the list I think my friend might be correct, but I leave that to your judgement. My clock page is: http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html Hank, WV7U What a wonderful piece of work - just beautiful! Interestingly it uses XC-18s as its trigger thyratrons, and I have a lot of those... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/7771ade2-28af-4534-a38f-3aeae0867545%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Extraordinary nixie/dekatron clock design
Just awesome! Wish I was that good with mechanical design! /Martin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/e924b997-6c0b-4bd4-91b4-07292312eef0%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but...
Nevertheless not good for an fast spinning cap. Really a lath is the best tool to do the job. If there is no one available in your environment look for some workshop who has one and ask them to drill the hole. Will cost you a couple of bucks, but is worth the effort. Some vibrations will occure anyhow in a moulded cap. In case these aren't allowed, it will be better the whole cap will be turned and drilled in one process. Will cost more but makes you more content. eric _ From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nick Sent: dinsdag 22 juli 2014 18:00 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but... Two bits of ply glued at 90 degree to each other. At one end, glue a strip of wood at 45 degrees to the other two such that one side of the strip intersects with the vertex of the two other pieces. Sit your round cap in the V and use the strip of wood to draw a diameter. Rotate the cap and draw another diameter. Do this a few times. Where the diameters meet in the dead centre of the cap. The picture below gives the idea - its actually a woodworking tool but should be obvious... HTH Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26!AAAYAPDddShx705MuX20yCpp0vvCgAAAEC60rRMGOKZMpklElher27QBAA%3D%3D%40zeelandnet.nl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
