For this project we make some very simple clamping bars to be used with standard 1-2-3 blocks, making them far more useful and convenient on the mini machines.
Another quick tip for the cup set screws put a drop of easy loc-tite on the threads and screw it through the back side so the cup protrudes just a little bit now use a file to flatten the point, this works on a hardened 1-2-3 block because the surface of the block is harder then the file so it doesn't harm the block but only takes the sharp edge from the setscrew Keep these setscrews aside for tooling uses. The recommended tap drills are based on final thread engagement not material that relates to class fit in the Machinery's hand book For softer more ductile materials normally a courser pitch thread is used Courser threads also have greater pull out strength in tension but lessin shear because less of the core material is left. I have wondered why the mini-mill t slot nuts are tapped with 10-32 because of this I also wonder why they did not go to 1/4 "hardware as it is more universally available from vendors.
What was the movement about 11 1/2 minutes in when you traversed your table it looked like your table was shifting or slopping about. Great Idea though! I am always thinking of ways to expand my table space. By using this technique and putting an end plate to square my piece I can substantially increase my support abilities of the edges of the table and easily rotate my work piece with correct alignment. Thanks.
Nice intro to 1,2,3 blocks and how to adapt to smaller mills. I recently purchased a mini lathe and mill and find your videos helpful. thank you!
Wow, finally figured out the purpose of this tool. Very useful. Thanks
So basically having 2 of these at hand is good idea.
Yes please keep these tooling videos coming. Thanks.
It will be great to see these clamps being used in later videos.
Brilliant! Thanks for showing us!
Great information and very nicely filmed. Your commentary is excellent. All of your stuff has been first rate. Thanks.
Thank you all for the comments, I'm new to making these videos so feedback and comments are great to hear!
Just loving these vids showing us how to use out machines and making useful tools for us to use.
OUTSTANDING my friend, thank you!!!!!!
Glad that I kept my useless old 123 blocks....thanks, cool solution.
Great video. Instructional and immediately useful.
Paul
Thanks, very helpful video.
Very Clever. I have a 2000 series cnc with the 4th axis it's made me thousands of dollars, great little machine.
That is a very ingenious idea! I'll make some for my 123 blocks. I've enjoyed your videos, and look forward to more. :)
Cracking idea, well done
Thanx for your video, first time watching. Must check more of yours 👍😀👍
Cool. Thanks for sharing. New sub
brilliant job as always,great ideas and explained really well, thanks
Great well explained video ... Have now subbed 😁
I have no idea what I just spent 15 minutes watching, but it's really neat!
wow another awesome idea....kudos'
Good idear not only for small machines, in a bigger version also very handy. Thanks for sharing.
Another quick tip for the cup set screws put a drop of easy loc-tite on the threads and screw it through the back side so the cup protrudes just a little bit now use a file to flatten the point, this works on a hardened 1-2-3 block because the surface of the block is harder then the file so it doesn't harm the block but only takes the sharp edge from the setscrew Keep these setscrews aside for tooling uses.
The recommended tap drills are based on final thread engagement not material that relates to class fit in the Machinery's hand book For softer more ductile materials normally a courser pitch thread is used Courser threads also have greater pull out strength in tension but lessin shear because less of the core material is left.
I have wondered why the mini-mill t slot nuts are tapped with 10-32 because of this I also wonder why they did not go to 1/4 "hardware as it is more universally available from vendors.
What was the movement about 11 1/2 minutes in when you traversed your table it looked like your table was shifting or slopping about. Great Idea though! I am always thinking of ways to expand my table space. By using this technique and putting an end plate to square my piece I can substantially increase my support abilities of the edges of the table and easily rotate my work piece with correct alignment. Thanks.
Very nice. I have to make some. BTW, what kind of oil are you using? Thx. Donnie.
I have watched your video several times now, but I can't see how you have attached your t-blocks to your 123 blocks?
They are called Stevenson's Blocks!! John
John Kinnane These are 123 blocks ,the Stevenson ones are metric
Bonne idée
Someone should really be making these bars and selling them.
I bet that block has been hardend, so you would not want to try to tap holes in it
Nathan Roberson I suspect he purchased pre tapped blocks but threading hardened blocks is not that difficult with the correct equipment.
Most 1-2-3 blocks are hardened and polished so tapping the other holes may not be an option. Check with a file before breaking a tap in a hole
Peter Menningen hardened material can be threaded. I've done it many times.
Please explain in Hindi Language.