Turning a nose cone on the lathe (1st attempt)
by Lathe on Oct.04, 2009, under Lathe Videos
After being kind of chalenged I thought I would give turning a nose cone on the lathe with my ball turning tool a go… here is the result. What do you think?
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October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Thank you.
Glad you like it
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Good work there!
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Erm…. Yes, definitly.
The lathe I had already, and the tool…..
The only thing I paid for were the cutting tips!!
It was made from scraps of steel that I had accumulated over time
I don’t know if you have seen any of my other videos? But this tool can acheive freehand shapes that (IMHO) CNC could not.
CNC has to be all planned out and pre-designed. You lose some of that spontenaity!
Thank you for the comment.
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Hi, Glad you like it…. The design is free from
w w w . Bedair . o r g
)
(I like people who share their ideas for free
It is well worth making this tool IMHO.
I’ve just watched your videos, your workshop is as messy as mine
I’m quite intregued about the operation of the motor, what does the pipe that points to the eccentric do? …. I’ll go post a comment on there later.
” Keep making swarf !! “…I’m trying, but things keep getting in the way…late for work!!!
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
to do spherical ,this tool is way more cost effective than cnc.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
That’s an elegant little tool. Brillant !
I can already think of several specialty tool applications. impressive.
Please check out my little engine. search for K1 air motor. ” Keep making swarf !! ”
Mechanicalfinger-
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Cash flow prevents exploration into CNC….. I would have a go if it was made available.
I’m not sure how easy I’d find it but it’d be fun to try.
I actually have things that I would like to make for which CNC would be the very best option…. 30 of the exact same part!!!
But I’ll just have to practice my accuracy instead!
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
CNCs are dead easy once you understand the codes. The trig math still baffles me a lot… but if you can do this working on an engine lathe, it wouldn’t be hard to translate it to a CNC. It is a neat and wonderful little tool that you used in the . My buddy at the shop said the same as you but caught on real fast.He found it easier than an engine lathe that he normally turns parts on..you could do it. I was Paliative care Nurse before and sussed it all out.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
“That’s impressive” That’s what I thought the first time I used it
It really is a simple build and very easy to use.
5 years…. You’ve got some time on me! CNC….. The thought makes me shudder…. All those numbers!! Brave guy!
Happy that you liked the videos.
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Thank you, glad you like it.
The tool was made and slightly modified by myself but as stated it’s a Steve Bedair design, I couldn’t have made any of the nice shapes in my projects without it!
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
That is impressive. I came over here to this after watching you turn a ball knob. Now that I see you do it, it looks wonderfully simple.. elegant bit of machinery. I’ve only been working as a machinist now 5 years, came to it late in life.. and self taught on a CNC… but I value the craftsmanship that this takes. Enjoyed watching it.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Thats some lovely toolmaking there mate!!! The cutting tool is a good design.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
To see modifications to this tool design and a mini version I made for a 7×12 mini lathe visit
w w w . madmodder . net
Give the site a good look over and if you have stuff to contribute then please do so.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Go to Bedair (dot) org to see the plans for this tool and give the inventor all the credit.
Thank you Steve, the design works wonders!!
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Thank you, as stated before the design is not mine, Steve Bedair is the designer….. I just built it to his design with a few adaptions of my own thrown in.
I have to wonder what tool you were looking for with a handle like “BigCockvanHugenDong” !?!?
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
wow, awesome tool, great design
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Hi,
I made the tool but did not design it (design – Steve Bedair . org)
The tool is set up for a cone with a much larger radius than the workpiece, it is aligned toward the rear of the workpiece and cuts only a section of a much larger sphere.
This makes a cone (or – ogive)
If you watch the video and think about what I have written above I’m sure it will become a little clearer?
Thank you for the comments.
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
thanks for up loading the video, you solve my long time question of how to make sphere using late machine. if you made the too holder you are very talented machining shop owner, I am sure you mast have made different tools for making you job production easy.
question, tool rotation is fixed, how you can make a cone or curve or eliptical cutting peace as their angle of rotation gradually has to change? I will be thankful if you answer me.
by the way you are great talented person.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
same as wheel nuts really. the end doesn’t vibrate loose because the cutting force is trying to turn it clockwise (tighten)
Just don’t try running the machine backwards (unless it’s a left hand thread)
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Hi, Thank you, Glad you like the vid’
Yep, that’s me…. Just a little play on words!
You tube would not let me have the name with the spaces in it??
Good stuff…. The site is a great place to learn and talk to people with similar interests.
See you around there
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Forgot to tell you. I build steam engine scale models as well. I have a scale machine shop in my spare bedroom. Is your name at mad divided he ad? I must be putting it in wrong thats the only name like yours here. I joined the site fly2000jtb there as well Thanks again.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Thanks will do, and thanks for the advice too, cool video I forgot to say so last comment.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Hi Joseph. The metal used for the ball is mild steel, It also cuts very well in stainless.
The tool is also all mild steel, except the tip, which is carbide.
There is a link to the Steve’s site from the contacts box on my channel (click on my name in the top right box to find my channel page) I have also listed it in the comments on this video page, you just have to take the spacing out of the address!
But I’ll also put it here.
w w w . bedair . org
Have fun
Ralph.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
To see my latest modification to this tool go to w w w . MadModder . net and search (tools)
Give the site a good look over and if you have stuff to contribute then please do so.
October 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am
Go to w w w. Bedair . org to see the plans for this tool and give the inventor all the credit.
Thank you Steve, the design works wonders!!