This is a 1/4" socket driver bit that I made to fit into the bit card. I could of just ground the end of a standard 1/4" drive bit but the goal here was to have it fit into the bit card. If you ground the tip of a standard one flat, you would ruin the ball bearing/spring mechanism that holds a socket in place. I had found that some SOG's actually had something very similar to what I had in mind. I also found that it was a common complaint that the spring on it was prone to falling off fairly easy. After some trial and error, I came up with a stronger, thicker spring design that won't come off without using two implements to pry it off from both sides. I like it well enough that I just may make a permanent fold out version for my wave and my surge.....~ evil ~Close-up of spring mechanism.....Here it is in the bit card.....With a socket.....
Quote from: MultiMat on May 15, 2010, 04:55:15 PMEvil is it obvious when you have over heated something & it has lost its temper , how do you tell Some signs are more obvious than others. Discoloration is often a tell-tale sign. If you are just going to constantly dip to keep the metal cool every so often, then water should suffice. If you are going to cool the metal as you are cutting there are many options as mentioned above. I always try to work cost-effectively. What I use is a mixture of water, oil and soap circulating through a cheap parts washer that I work over. The soap allows the oil to mix with the water... and for less than about 50 cents a gallon. Your mileage may vary.....Like Neil said. If you have a drill press you will want to really crank down the speed. I have an old school drill press too where I have to lift the lid and change belt positions. I have even slowed mine down even more with an inline electronic speed control for when I work with other materials. While many will tell you that you need to let the tool do the work and this holds true the majority of the time, I have found that this is not always so when drilling through stainless. It takes considerable downward pressure in order to get the bit to bite and continually cut. You can have a new, sharp drill bit... without enough downward pressure you'll be there forever just spinning. Keep in mind these are just my opinions and things that have worked for me.....Quote from: MultiMat on May 15, 2010, 04:55:15 PMAirbrush I have the funds squirreled away, know which one to get (thanks mate ) & a rough plan.Missing the courage .Current plan involves me getting the Pulse & a couple of Micras under my belt , if I am happy with my work I will tart them up with a bit of pimping Depending on which airbrush you end up with... if we ever do a sale or trade on here, I will throw in some accessories for you. I reprofile my own needles and fab my own crown tips, even custom handles for some of them.....
Evil is it obvious when you have over heated something & it has lost its temper , how do you tell
Airbrush I have the funds squirreled away, know which one to get (thanks mate ) & a rough plan.Missing the courage .Current plan involves me getting the Pulse & a couple of Micras under my belt , if I am happy with my work I will tart them up with a bit of pimping
This is a 1/4" socket driver bit that I made to fit into the bit card. I could of just ground the end of a standard 1/4" drive bit but the goal here was to have it fit into the bit card. If you ground the tip of a standard one flat, you would ruin the ball bearing/spring mechanism that holds a socket in place. I had found that some SOG's actually had something very similar to what I had in mind. I also found that it was a common complaint that the spring on it was prone to falling off fairly easy. After some trial and error, I came up with a stronger, thicker spring design that won't come off without using two implements to pry it off from both sides. I like it well enough that I just may make a permanent fold out version for my wave and my surge.....
Quote from: evil510 on May 21, 2010, 07:17:30 AMThis is a 1/4" socket driver bit that I made to fit into the bit card. I could of just ground the end of a standard 1/4" drive bit but the goal here was to have it fit into the bit card. If you ground the tip of a standard one flat, you would ruin the ball bearing/spring mechanism that holds a socket in place. I had found that some SOG's actually had something very similar to what I had in mind. I also found that it was a common complaint that the spring on it was prone to falling off fairly easy. After some trial and error, I came up with a stronger, thicker spring design that won't come off without using two implements to pry it off from both sides. I like it well enough that I just may make a permanent fold out version for my wave and my surge.....Now that is a mod I could use!Excellent work Evil
Quote from: DaveK on May 21, 2010, 10:55:02 AMQuote from: evil510 on May 21, 2010, 07:17:30 AMThis is a 1/4" socket driver bit that I made to fit into the bit card. I could of just ground the end of a standard 1/4" drive bit but the goal here was to have it fit into the bit card. If you ground the tip of a standard one flat, you would ruin the ball bearing/spring mechanism that holds a socket in place. I had found that some SOG's actually had something very similar to what I had in mind. I also found that it was a common complaint that the spring on it was prone to falling off fairly easy. After some trial and error, I came up with a stronger, thicker spring design that won't come off without using two implements to pry it off from both sides. I like it well enough that I just may make a permanent fold out version for my wave and my surge.....Now that is a mod I could use!Excellent work Evil +1
Mat here is a place that sells carbide bits for 20.00 http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6543/Product/3_FLUTE_CARBIDE_DRILLI use Napa water soluble cutting and grinding oil #765-1526[/quoteThanks Mike , I have found carbide tipped masonry bits work quite well .Just lacking shed time
Any plans on producing some of these for resale?
Sometimes nothing beats a pokey stick Nice work as usual
Epic work as usual. I think I need to hire you to make a 154CM blade for the Squirt
You really do have some great ideas I think the fitting stuff in to the bit card is also quite brilliant
Love the dental tool idea. Definitely a handy item to have
Every time I think you've come up with the last possible useful item that would fit in a bit card Evil, you show us another one! Impressive work and impressive ideas.
Very nice. You do stellar work
Outstanding as usual. You're going to need to hit the lotto to get all them patents! Now how about a back-scratcher attachment?
I actually have a bit card tool that you're missing though! A pry bar