Band mill Router Plane

[Kbeitz]

I figure you would have found a 5 gallon bucket at the magic junk yard!

Yep plenty from the junkyard. This is just some of my bits. I got much more
in my work trucks and stuffed away. I got a lot more 2-3" and bigger bits but no
photos. I'm just not ready to buy more. I think I can waste some of these and
not cry. I did not want to fill up out storage space so I crammed all pictures in one.



 

[Kbeitz]

Many years ago I learned how to freehand sharpen a drill bit. If I see any drill
bit in the junkyard I'll pick it up. Lots of times I picked up a set with half of the
bits missing. I just take whats left and add it to the collection. I use my bits like
I use my saw blades... Till they break. I had a few unwind.

[Kwill]

I got some E-bay parts coming...



 



 

is this rod different than the stuff surplus center sells? Quite a price difference.

[Kbeitz]

I got some E-bay parts coming...



 



 

is this rod different than the stuff surplus center sells? Quite a price difference.

I have no idea that  surplus center even sold acme rod. What are they asking for a chunk?
Do they also sell the nuts?

[Kbeitz]

I looked it up... surplus center

CME lead screw threaded rod. 72" lengths of 1010/1018 class 2G rolled threads. Plain finish. Right-hand thread. $16.75 plus shipping.

E-bay
1/2-10 x 72 inch (6 foot) 1 start Acme threaded rod for lead screw CNC
minimum tensile strength of 64,000 psi. Hardness is 126-180 Brinell. $13.20 plus shipping

[Crusarius]

mcmaster sells it to.

Ouch nm i just looked at the price. $100+

[Kbeitz]

I got the chain on today.



 



 



 



 

[Kbeitz]

mcmaster sells it to.

Ouch nm i just looked at the price. $100+

I have some 1-1/2" acme rod but I did not want to waste it on this job.
Maybe I'll use that for a car lift.

[Crusarius]

I really like the way you ran the chain. won't have to worry about any skipping for sure.

[Kbeitz]

I really like the way you ran the chain. won't have to worry about any skipping for sure.

I kinda copied the way they raise wood planer machines.
So I can't say it was my idea.

[Peter Drouin]

Coming along very nice. 8)

[Kwill]

I looked it up... surplus center

CME lead screw threaded rod. 72" lengths of 1010/1018 class 2G rolled threads. Plain finish. Right-hand thread. $16.75 plus shipping.

E-bay
1/2-10 x 72 inch (6 foot) 1 start Acme threaded rod for lead screw CNC
minimum tensile strength of 64,000 psi. Hardness is 126-180 Brinell. $13.20 plus shipping

oh. I just saw your picture that said 38.13. Didn't realize you got 2 sticks. So is the eBay stuff better?

[Kbeitz]

I looked it up... surplus center

CME lead screw threaded rod. 72" lengths of 1010/1018 class 2G rolled threads. Plain finish. Right-hand thread. $16.75 plus shipping.

E-bay
1/2-10 x 72 inch (6 foot) 1 start Acme threaded rod for lead screw CNC
minimum tensile strength of 64,000 psi. Hardness is 126-180 Brinell. $13.20 plus shipping

oh. I just saw your picture that said 38.13. Didn't realize you got 2 sticks. So is the eBay stuff better?

Better... No idea... E-bay is my shopping store for 99% of everything I buy.
I sit in my underware and push a few buttons and in a day or two it's at my door step.

[PC-Urban-Sawyer]

...
I sit in my underware and push a few buttons and in a day or two it's at my door step.

TMI!!!!

[Kwill]

At the bottom of your acme rod I see you have a bearing to hold it. Did you have to machine the rod to get it to fit in the bearing?

[Kbeitz]

At the bottom of your acme rod I see you have a bearing to hold it. Did you have to machine the rod to get it to fit in the bearing?

The bearings was 5/8" ID and the rod 1/2" OD So I press in a 5/8x1/2" bronze bushing. Then I found out I could have used 1/2" bearings. The OD of the acme rod is a perfect 1/2". I'm going to put a 1/2" collar on the rod to work as a thrush bearing that will ride on top in the flange of the bronze bushing. I don't really think it'e needed but I already had them. I got the brass acme blocks mounted today. I made them so they can float. That was a lot more work but there wont be any binding.



 

[Kbeitz]

First time up under it's own power. Looks to be working good.
Many hours getting things squared up.



 



 

[Kbeitz]

Lots of wiring and safety switches and chain guards to go yet.

[Kwill]

Looking good

[Kbeitz]

Not much to show today. Making brackets for the limit switches.



 



 



 

[Kbeitz]

Wiring is done...



 



 

[Ljohnsaw]

I take it the "toggle" is a jog function for the lift to get it just right.  So what is the minimum movement you are expecting? 1/32", 1/16"?

And this is probably temporary until you mount up your SetWorks or AcuSet. ;)

[Kbeitz]

I take it the "toggle" is a jog function for the lift to get it just right.  So what is the minimum movement you are expecting? 1/32", 1/16"?

And this is probably temporary until you mount up your SetWorks or AcuSet. ;)

It's kinda slow so a bump of the toggle is pretty small.
I'm thinking I'll make a powered side travel to.
Guess I'll do a video.

[Peter Drouin]

Seeing you do all this stuff makes me feel so stupid sometimes. You my friend do inspire me to do better with things.
And I wish you lived next door.  :D :D :D :D :D :D
This router plane for the mill is a great idea.
If you are ever in NH please stop in, I want to shake your hand, And maybe get some ideas on things I want to do here. ;D ;)
Good job>


Sincerely Peter Drouin.

[Kbeitz]

One thing I'm not good at... Making videos.

Home made Router plane to fit a band saw mill. - YouTube