A Nube from Downunder

[rodw]

Hugh, welcome to the forum.

Good idea! I was wondering where to find material to make an adaptor plate for my chuck to mount on my rotary table!

And a face plate too!

Thanks.

Hugh

From reports on a few forums and some feedback from a mate who actually tried it, the barbell weights are incredibly hard when it comes to machine.

When I wanted a chuck backing plate, I got a 30 mm slice of 165mm diameter grey cast iron from:
http://www.georgeweston.com.au

It only cost about $30 for the slice and I got some brass while I was at it. I guess I was lucky enough to be within driving distance..... but it was nice to machine.

 

[Hrcoleman66]

Thanks Rod.
I'll look them up.

Cheers,

Hugh

 

[Rays]

Thanks Hugh scored some gears from a microwave and the printers, even some decent motor drives as well if I win lotto and build a bigger shed I'd have a go at CNC too LOL.


Rod thats a great source pity its in QLD postage is becoming over the top.
Thanks for the waring re hardness also I can always give the sons the weights if to hard.

Oh we do have Endcon steel here who do off cuts of just about everything or ezy-metal.

 

[rodw]

Rod thats a great source pity its in QLD postage is becoming over the top.
Thanks for the waring re hardness also I can always give the sons the weights if to hard.

Oh we do have Endcon steel here who do off cuts of just about everything or ezy-metal.

A quick google for grey cast iron turned up two Sydney suppliers,

http://www.interlloy.com.au/our-pro...us-cast-iron-flat-bar-grey-iron-grades-2p-4e/

http://www.flocast.com.au/cast-iron-bar.htm

I wonder if they cut to order?

 

[bazmak]

Hi i bought a CI weight and it turned beautifully for a chuck adaptor Plt,
for $3 so i bought a second and it was as hard as glass. Could not touch it
Pot luck i guess Bazmak