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
You'll need a lath! (or a friend who has)
eric
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Subject: [neonixie-l] O.T.but...
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
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
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
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
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
Just awesome! Wish I was that good with mechanical design!
/Martin
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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
