My second milling project…

[tmac1956]

All:

As a beginner, I figure I should start simple and work my way up to more complex tasks. So, I built a little screw bluing pan out of some brass bar stock I had. I know this is a trivial project, but I just thought I’d share it. Well…

Thanks,
Tom

[david pierce]

Tom,
The part looks nice. How did you attach the handle to the pan? Will it stay in place when heat is applied to the tool?
david

[tmac1956]

David:

It’s threaded and fixed with LocTite. I did one screw and it seemed to hold.

Thanks!
Tom

[david pierce]

Tom,
Loctite is great stuff except when heat is applied to it. You may want to silver solder it.
david

[tmac1956]

David:

I will do that.

Thanks,
Tom

[willofiam]

Hey Tom, nice job, what are the 4 holes for? I used silver solder on something like this (not near as nice) and when I used it I remelted the solder, your design is a bit different and it may not be a issue, the next one I will make with the handle riveted on. whats next? William

[tmac1956]

William:

The holes are for screws. I just threaded the rod but I’ll need to silver solder the handle to make sure it doesn’t back off when heated.

Thanks!
Tom

[mclark3617]

They have high temp loctite if your worried about it coming loose

[chris mabbott]

Nice job for your first project, it’s a nice feeling of satisfaction when you create something from an idea..

You could also drill and tap a small hole for a set screw, like on screwdrivers.. makes it easier to have interchangeable handles 💡

Chris

[tmac1956]

@Chris Mabbott wrote:

Nice job for your first project, it’s a nice feeling of satisfaction when you create something from an idea..

You could also drill and tap a small hole for a set screw, like on screwdrivers.. makes it easier to have interchangeable handles 💡

Chris

Chris:

That’s a really good idea too.

Thanks!
Tom

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