Hi!
I'm on the verge of ordering myself a start-up kit. Push style, and h&c style.
I got most stuff sorted out by searching and studying the forums, but there's a few things I can't seem to find.
First of all, what kind of vices gets used by engravers?
Obviously the ball vise, but that's the first thing I'll order if I really start enjoying engraving.
But for now, I'll settle on other workholding assistance.
Actually, all my questions is about workholding, come think of it
My plan is to have a rotating self centering stationary machinist vice. (What size/sizes to have?)
A turntable, with another vice one. (What kind?)
And a bowling ball, stationed on a conical bearing, screwed to the workbench.
Basically, I'm wondering about what sizes is good for engraving what, and what size is good for a DIY bowling ball?
Also, why aren't people just using mechanical bearings to make their own turntables, and bowling ball stands?
Wouldn't that be a piece of cake??
I hope my questions aren't too annoyingly beginnerish
Cheers!
Tommy, Norway
I'm on the verge of ordering myself a start-up kit. Push style, and h&c style.
I got most stuff sorted out by searching and studying the forums, but there's a few things I can't seem to find.
First of all, what kind of vices gets used by engravers?
Obviously the ball vise, but that's the first thing I'll order if I really start enjoying engraving.
But for now, I'll settle on other workholding assistance.
Actually, all my questions is about workholding, come think of it
My plan is to have a rotating self centering stationary machinist vice. (What size/sizes to have?)
A turntable, with another vice one. (What kind?)
And a bowling ball, stationed on a conical bearing, screwed to the workbench.
Basically, I'm wondering about what sizes is good for engraving what, and what size is good for a DIY bowling ball?
Also, why aren't people just using mechanical bearings to make their own turntables, and bowling ball stands?
Wouldn't that be a piece of cake??
I hope my questions aren't too annoyingly beginnerish
Cheers!
Tommy, Norway