Dave B
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Drill pressCall it what you will...
(non-functioning) press handle
(non-functioning) vise
I'll put up a video of the SE2-a running it.
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rangerssteamtoys
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The size of it scares me 
thats a really well built "drill press" as you call it 
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johnreid
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I bet it would drill holes in butter till the cows come home.
I like it, it show ingenuity and some work.
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James
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That's great, Dave!
Could you adapt it to a working drilling model?
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Dave B
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| James wrote: | That's great, Dave!
Could you adapt it to a working drilling model? |
Not with my meccano set - a working chuck would beyond me... but as John pointed out, if I neded any butter (or lard, maybe soap?) drilled, I've got the tool on hand!
I used the original plans from my Dad's No. 3 set for this press - with (as always) a few "adaptions"...
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johnreid
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Ha! I think I have a keyless chuck that would adapt! However I dont plan on parting with it as I use it when I want to run a stepper with a drill or Dremmel.
However the stress that would be put on it would probably mess up the Meccano stuff anyhow.
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Dave B
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| johnreid wrote: | Ha! I think I have a keyless chuck that would adapt! However I dont plan on parting with it as I use it when I want to run a stepper with a drill or Dremmel.
However the stress that would be put on it would probably mess up the Meccano stuff anyhow. |
You know, now that you mention it, I might be able to use the chuck from my tip drill kit - tiny bits drilling tiny holes in light wood... hmmmmm
As for the stress - I imagine all that would happen is the drive bands (4 joined Wilesco bands) would just slip over the pullies...
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johnreid
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I would worry more about the metal bending, but drilling Balsa might work
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Mister Occlusion
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I saw the videos earlier. Coolness 
As for the drive bands... In situations where I cannot use rubber bands (like the Jensen 55) I find that wrapping a single layer of 1/4" masking tape around all pulleys gives those spring belts a good grip. You don't have to get it completely into the grooves, as the belt will work it into them as it runs.
I'm also trying this Brush On Electrical tape. Early trials are promising, but long term durability is suspect...plus the tin always dries out before I can use 1/10th of it 
If I can get a small tin of liquid vinyl/plastic of the sort that you can dip tool handles into (saw it in the US years ago...) I'll try that too.
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johnreid
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The dipping plastics are usually very soft, never lasted long on my pliers.
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Mister Occlusion
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I won't bother, then
the liquid leccy tape dries a fair bit harder, so i don't know if it'll grip or slip. Masking tape looks as tacky as it is, but it works good.. I take it off when I'm done so it doesn't get crusty, or soggy from oil, or leave the glue behind.. Helps to renew it every now and then anyway.
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johnreid
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The secret of Masking tape is to remove it before it has been on there too long.
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Wallace
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Nice model Dave 
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steamyman
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I do like that. might try building one outta my Mecanno and or EzyBuilt.
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Cranko
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Never seen it done before , well done
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dwalker2020
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Nice work! You could make the chuck moveable by attatching it to a rig like this...
It is a pain to post images on here!
It works by having a pulley - used as a wheel - slide back and forth while sandwhiched between two meccano pieces (or rods).
Sorry if it isn't terribly clear what I am talking about.
-devin
[img]http://picasaweb.google.com/dwalker2021/SteamForumPictures/photo#5182421276109292274[/img]
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Dave B
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| dwalker2020 wrote: | Nice work! You could make the chuck moveable by attatching it to a rig like this...
It is a pain to post images on here!
It works by having a pulley - used as a wheel - slide back and forth while sandwhiched between two meccano pieces (or rods).
Sorry if it isn't terribly clear what I am talking about.
-devin
[img]http://picasaweb.google.com/dwalker2021/SteamForumPictures/photo#5182421276109292274[/img] |
Hi Devin
Thanks for this!
I was unable to see your pic in the post, but cut and pasted the link and saw your sketch - very creative!
As of late I have been doing very little meccano (or steam in general) due to an ongoing construction project at my house - gutted and renoing the entire basement (1200 sq ft) but when I finally have a place that's not ankle deep in sawdust, wire ends and drywall dust, I'll give this a go!
Cheers!
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Minor1PJG
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Great model
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Les Marsh
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| dwalker2020 wrote: | Nice work! You could make the chuck moveable by attatching it to a rig like this...
It is a pain to post images on here!
It works by having a pulley - used as a wheel - slide back and forth while sandwhiched between two meccano pieces (or rods).
Sorry if it isn't terribly clear what I am talking about.
-devin
[img]http://picasaweb.google.com/dwalker2021/SteamForumPictures/photo#5182421276109292274[/img] |
Welcome to the forum from Bournemouth. 
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