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  • #49664
    willofiam
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      Here is part 2 about fabricating multi tooth cutters for clocks. In part 2 I am going to show my process for grinding the radius on the form tool with a grinding jig I made for my lathe. The radius is critical, the jig makes it easy to achieve this radius.
      Have fun, William

      This will be a multiple video series about my process in making these cutters.
      I hope you enjoy, ideas are always welcome.

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      #63210
      khoward279
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        Hi William,
        You may already know this but try setting your cutoff tool slightly above center and use constant feed. In my years as a tool maker I have found if your cutting air hardening tool steel, A2 D2 and so on I don’t go over 200 rpm and .002 IPR. I also use cutting fluid designed for tapping and use a lot with an acid brush works great on small work. When cutting oil hardening steel, 4140 O1 ect. I cut at no more than 150 and .002 IPM. Try this and see how it works. Thanks for the video’s and good luck with your projects. :D

        #63211
        gerene
        Participant

          Thanks William!
          Looking forward to see the rest!

          Jan

          #63212
          willofiam
          Moderator

            Thanks Jan, in the next video I debated on how far to get into the math…..It would take me days 🙄 to explain. It also may be best to address the finer points when actually designing and or cutting a true wheel or pinion. Stay tuned. Oh, and don’t be shy to get involved in those particular parts, you are probably able to explain those things better than I can.
            Kevin, thank you for the advice I really appreciate it, I will try everything you mentioned. Do you think it is possible to have the rpm TOO SLOW? In back gear I can get down to 28rpm. Having the tool bit “just above” center would help me, one thing that I do have happen is the tool bit getting jammed up under the work piece (not fun), yes this can be from wear in my cross slide and such but I am thinking I can adjust for that with your suggestion. Have a great day, William

            #63213
            oldmantime
            Participant

              Thanks William
              Excellent!
              Looking forward to the next post and hopefully video.

              Peter

              #63214
              willofiam
              Moderator

                Hey Peter, thank you for the reply, I love your forum name…..say, I think I walk by your picture when I come into the shop. Is this you??? or is it Bob??
                :D 😆

                #63215
                oldmantime
                Participant

                  Well William Bob has the beard but I have the years — many more years than Bob I think so regrettably that would be me. 😆

                  Peter

                  #63216
                  willofiam
                  Moderator

                    That’s funny Peter, but just so you know…..I am catching up to you guys real fast.
                    Keep an eye out for Parts 3 and 4 on this process, coming soon. Have a great day, William

                    #63217
                    its time
                    Participant

                      William
                      I see this is a old post but this might be a little bit of help to cut the small disc. This fella made a plate that sets on the chuck and you can place the disc in the same place everytime. Take a look at this video, I think you might get some good ideas.
                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ0fs9zknQk

                      Buy the way I love all of what you have done and I’ll be watching
                      Nelson Collar

                      #63218
                      willofiam
                      Moderator

                        Hey Nelson, I bought some machinable step collets for the lathe, they work great, Thanks, William

                        #63219
                        its time
                        Participant

                          William
                          I just seen this and thought it might help you out with your cutting wheels. I watched a video long time ago and can not remember where it is but here is the gear set up.
                          http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?124511-Gear-Pinion-Cutting-Set

                          How is you gear cutting along?
                          Nelson

                          #63220
                          willofiam
                          Moderator

                            Hey Nelson, yes I have seen that, I like his videos….. The process I have shown and the formulas have proven to be accurate many times over and I have used them to create the cutters for clock restorations. I am currently “scrounging” for used manufactured cutters and plan on buying a range of them new for a clock build and to be able to offer a clock wheel cutting service for other clock repairers. Pretty busy getting all my ducks in a row for that…. though I have cut a few wheels for other people recently. Have a great day, William

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