And then got better….
by John
When my workshop activities mainly involved woodworking, I realised that concealing mistakes was a major skill of the craft.
As an amateur metalworker/model maker, the same principle applies.
So, today, I took a long hard look at yesterday’s disaster. (and apologies for my bad mood, and worse language. Actually, I toned down the language for the post.)
And what I did is as follows….. first, a bit of amateur blacksmithing to bend the bent brake drum roughly back into shape. Then….
Still some work to be done on the reverse face, but it is looking useable.
This time I wrote my own CNC gear cutting program. And it worked perfectly. And I used the same program to cut another gear.
I really like this solution
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Great recovery ! Looking good 🙂
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Well done John , dont forget the old dodge of using tippex correcting fluid to stop silver soldering sticking in the wrong places . works for me
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Yes, thanks. I had forgotten that one.
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A great recovery after so many setbacks, I admire your perseverance.
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Once again you demonstrate (I think) great skill in the hobbyist workshop. That being, recovering from an error that could be a disaster to get a usable end result. Plus, if this is to be painted, no one will know unless you tell ’em. I won’t I promise!
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Very well done, John! It looks good!
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Thanks Leif, and welcome.
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