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About LinkBacksIn this clip I make up a replacement part for a friend, but while doing so, throw in a few tips for machining plastic.
In this clip I make up a replacement part for a friend, but while doing so, throw in a few tips for machining plastic.
baja (Jan 5, 2024), Christophe Mineau (Jan 4, 2024), Jon (Jan 1, 2024), mr mikey (Dec 15, 2023), nova_robotics (Dec 14, 2023), uv8452 (Dec 15, 2023), wood_1 (Dec 14, 2023)
What is the bore for - in a machined version?
The primary reason is to make it look like a moulded one, and on the moulded version would have been to keep a relatively constant wall thickness. It's probably not really necessary but when copying parts, I like to get them as close as possible.
Michael
uv8452 (Dec 15, 2023)
Congratulations Occasional machinist - your compilation of plastic machining tips is the Tool Tip of the Month for December 2023!
This is a useful set of tips covering a wide range of issues that are specific to machining different types of plastic.
Some more nice tool tips from December:
Fishing Hook Protector by mklotz
Fixing a Crook by Make Things
Vehicle Plastic Scratch Removal by diyfixman
Six Tips for Plugging Exposed Holes by Make Things
Stop End Grain Burns by Make Things
Centering a 3-Jaw Chuck on a Back Plate by Alans Home Workshop
Unsticking Frozen Ball Valves by rgsparber
Taming Miter Saw Cuts With Zeros by Make Things
Half or Advanced Dowels With a Router by Make Things
Occasional machinist - we've added your Tool Tip to our All Tool Tips of the Month winners post.
And, you'll be receiving a $100 cash prize, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and prize choice and I'll get it sent over right away.
Congrats again
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Moby Duck (Jan 3, 2024)
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