The Ford Barn

Mart · 03-31-2023, 02:06 PM

In today's video I wanted to put an idea I had into practice. Lathe work, drilling, tapping, parts modified. What's not to like?

https://youtu.be/FtHn93xV1y0

petehoovie · 03-31-2023, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mart

In today's video I wanted to put an idea I had into practice. Lathe work, drilling, tapping, parts modified. What's not to like?

https://youtu.be/FtHn93xV1y0

38bill · 03-31-2023, 03:12 PM

Thanks Mart. I always like watching interesting machine work.

nickthebandit · 04-01-2023, 09:25 AM

Mart, no matter what, wearing gloves while using rotating equipment is a recipe for dis-aster. Aside from that, I did the same thing with a piece of aluminum, except mine has provisions for the Ford / Holley type carburetors as well as for Stromberg carburetors. sometimes the lip of the carburetor is bent, or distorted and needs a little cleaning up. This type of fixture makes it a lot easier.

Bored&Stroked · 04-01-2023, 09:58 AM

Good points Nick . . . the same goes for any sort of long-sleeved shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, jewelry/watches, etc..

Anything that can get caught in the machine is a serious No-No.

Had a friend a couple years ago, running his Mill with just a small bit (like a 3/8"), had cloth gloves on. He went to "wipe a chip off" the bit while running - it caught his glove and ripped a finger right off of his hand. Gone!

And as one would guess, an index finger on his dominant hand. Hell, he'd probably done that same thing a zillion times (he's in his 70's, not inexperienced) - it only takes "one mistake at the wrong time" - to seriously hurt yourself - or even kill you.

Always think about "the worst that can happen" around machine tools of any kind.

B&S

1952henry · 04-01-2023, 11:04 AM

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Pretty clever, Mary. Took a flange off with hand tools once. Your way looks quicker.

03-31-2023, 03:12 PM	#3
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,200	Re: A Fixture to hold carb tops for machining. Thanks Mart. I always like watching interesting machine work.

04-01-2023, 09:25 AM	#4
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 513	Re: A Fixture to hold carb tops for machining. Mart, no matter what, wearing gloves while using rotating equipment is a recipe for dis-aster. Aside from that, I did the same thing with a piece of aluminum, except mine has provisions for the Ford / Holley type carburetors as well as for Stromberg carburetors. sometimes the lip of the carburetor is bent, or distorted and needs a little cleaning up. This type of fixture makes it a lot easier.

04-01-2023, 09:58 AM	#5
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: A Fixture to hold carb tops for machining. Good points Nick . . . the same goes for any sort of long-sleeved shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, jewelry/watches, etc.. Anything that can get caught in the machine is a serious No-No. Had a friend a couple years ago, running his Mill with just a small bit (like a 3/8"), had cloth gloves on. He went to "wipe a chip off" the bit while running - it caught his glove and ripped a finger right off of his hand. Gone! And as one would guess, an index finger on his dominant hand. Hell, he'd probably done that same thing a zillion times (he's in his 70's, not inexperienced) - it only takes "one mistake at the wrong time" - to seriously hurt yourself - or even kill you. Always think about "the worst that can happen" around machine tools of any kind. B&S

04-01-2023, 11:04 AM	#6
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,787	Re: A Fixture to hold carb tops for machining. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pretty clever, Mary. Took a flange off with hand tools once. Your way looks quicker. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.