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And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4080 on: July 19, 2016, 11:21:53 PM
Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 11:12:14 PM
Is the frame slightly oval and when you drop the lens in you turn it so that it tightens to a friction fit ?

Still warm, but that would only work if the lens was oval too and its round.
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4081 on: July 19, 2016, 11:31:00 PM
We need some more clues or I'm with Poncho and going with magic   :D
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4082 on: July 19, 2016, 11:35:11 PM
Its a snug fit to start with just 0.001" extra on the diameter, and then the magic is... I squeeze it in a padded vice to pinch it tight.  I wasn't sure if that would hold it in, but it did and it doesn't move or come out with max force of my fingers.  To release it I would just squeeze in a perpendicular direction.   

I spent days testing way more complex solutions that all sucked.  Then I think... squeeze it.  And dammit it worked just fine.  The set screw idea of version 1 was so fiddly to do I hated it.   So now I can make this in 3 machining operations and have it work repeatably. 
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4083 on: July 19, 2016, 11:39:38 PM
I love simple solutions   :cheers:

 So I was close as in you effectively make the frame microscopically oval by squeezing it a bit.
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4084 on: July 19, 2016, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 11:39:38 PM
I love simple solutions   :cheers:

 So I was close as in you effectively make the frame microscopically oval by squeezing it a bit.

Yup!  Its worth taking longer to come up with a simple solution, then quickly figure out a complicated one...

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4085 on: July 19, 2016, 11:42:05 PM
I wonder how hard you can squeeze it before you break the lens?
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4086 on: July 19, 2016, 11:42:43 PM
Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 11:39:38 PM
I love simple solutions   :cheers:

 So I was close as in you effectively make the frame microscopically oval by squeezing it a bit.

Yup!  Its worth taking longer to come up with a simple solution, then quickly figure out a complicated one...

Words of wisdom there   :tu:
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4087 on: July 19, 2016, 11:46:54 PM
Quote from: hiraethus on July 19, 2016, 11:42:05 PM
I wonder how hard you can squeeze it before you break the lens?

I wondered that as I was watching the glass, then I put on safety goggles... then nothing bad happened.
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4088 on: July 19, 2016, 11:47:23 PM
Here are the other things I tried

1.  Machine press fit ring to hold it it.  Fail as it wastes more brass sheet, more machine time and didnt look good.
2.  Crazy glue - Really sucked as I could never keep it from being visible at the edges.
3.  Clear silicone - Same problem as glue
4.  Machine tabs to hold it in - Worked but had the effect of making the glass look non round so esthetic fail and also more machine time.
5.  Machine oversize ring to then screw over top.  Way more machine time and then I need screws and drilling and tapping.. yuck
6.  Machine 2 thinner versions each with a lip then sandwich them.  Double machine time, more material used, and a seam down the center....
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4089 on: July 20, 2016, 01:54:05 AM
Looks great!

I'm going to do something similar but machine the lens bore in softjaws, with of course slight tension on the vise. After the bore and slot are machined, release the jaws and it should spring to a slight oval shape. Well see..

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4090 on: July 20, 2016, 03:18:14 AM
Nice work Syph :tu:
Now I want an engraved SAK.....
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4091 on: July 20, 2016, 03:52:19 AM
Quote from: SteveC on July 19, 2016, 11:31:00 PM
We need some more clues or I'm with Poncho and going with magic   :D

Since the glass didn't break in a vise it still may be magic :think: :D

Awesome way to get the glass in Syph :cheers:
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4092 on: July 20, 2016, 12:19:28 PM
Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:40:56 PM
Yup!  Its worth taking longer to come up with a simple solution, then quickly figure out a complicated one...

The essence of engineering!

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4093 on: July 21, 2016, 11:26:24 PM
Playing around this morning with the diamond engraver.  :D

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4094 on: July 21, 2016, 11:42:00 PM
Nice smurfing job  :D       :tu: :tu:
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4095 on: July 22, 2016, 01:27:26 AM
Nice little Piece of Smurf - Syph  >:D  :D

I agree that the image is a little complex for the size - the diagram on the screen did not look too good - However on the blade it looks pretty good!!

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:47:23 PM
Here are the other things I tried:
1.  Machine press fit ring to hold it it.  Fail as it wastes more brass sheet, more machine time and didnt look good.
2.  Crazy glue - Really sucked as I could never keep it from being visible at the edges.
3.  Clear silicone - Same problem as glue
4.  Machine tabs to hold it in - Worked but had the effect of making the glass look non round so esthetic fail and also more machine time.
5.  Machine oversize ring to then screw over top.  Way more machine time and then I need screws and drilling and tapping.. yuck
6.  Machine 2 thinner versions each with a lip then sandwich them.  Double machine time, more material used, and a seam down the center....

Gosh - How many hours work and wasted parts is all that ?? Especially if you include version 1 with the screw!!
I know exactly what you mean about looking for the complex solution when there is a really simple one - I am doing this all the time - at home and work!!  :rant:
As always - I'm in total admiration of your perseverence, ingenuity and complete commitment to doing a top quality job! You will stop short of nothing less than excellence!

PS. Noticed the bite on you finger right at the beginning of the vid  :o
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4096 on: July 22, 2016, 03:48:25 AM
That was pretty awesome :tu:
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4097 on: July 22, 2016, 04:11:48 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on July 22, 2016, 01:27:26 AM
Nice little Piece of Smurf - Syph  >:D  :D

I agree that the image is a little complex for the size - the diagram on the screen did not look too good - However on the blade it looks pretty good!!

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:47:23 PM
Here are the other things I tried:
1.  Machine press fit ring to hold it it.  Fail as it wastes more brass sheet, more machine time and didnt look good.
2.  Crazy glue - Really sucked as I could never keep it from being visible at the edges.
3.  Clear silicone - Same problem as glue
4.  Machine tabs to hold it in - Worked but had the effect of making the glass look non round so esthetic fail and also more machine time.
5.  Machine oversize ring to then screw over top.  Way more machine time and then I need screws and drilling and tapping.. yuck
6.  Machine 2 thinner versions each with a lip then sandwich them.  Double machine time, more material used, and a seam down the center....

Gosh - How many hours work and wasted parts is all that ?? Especially if you include version 1 with the screw!!
I know exactly what you mean about looking for the complex solution when there is a really simple one - I am doing this all the time - at home and work!!  :rant:
As always - I'm in total admiration of your perseverence, ingenuity and complete commitment to doing a top quality job! You will stop short of nothing less than excellence!

PS. Noticed the bite on you finger right at the beginning of the vid  :o

It looks really good in person.  Was mostly a test of the engraver I was after anyhow.  :D

Ive got quite a few wounds at the moment.  Opened up my middle finger today with a nice sharp SAK blade and introduced my thumb to a slitting saw a few days ago.  When I finally get done the R&D phase for 91mm my fingers can rest up.  :D  I was going to move to 93 next but the 84mm demand is still pretty high so I might as well tackel that next and have some CNC fixtures for doing that backspring hack to fit scissors on there.  A skeletonized 84mm Ti handle would be super light.
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4098 on: July 22, 2016, 04:37:19 AM
Quote from: Syph007 on July 22, 2016, 04:11:48 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on July 22, 2016, 01:27:26 AM
Nice little Piece of Smurf - Syph  >:D  :D

I agree that the image is a little complex for the size - the diagram on the screen did not look too good - However on the blade it looks pretty good!!

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:47:23 PM
Here are the other things I tried:
1.  Machine press fit ring to hold it it.  Fail as it wastes more brass sheet, more machine time and didnt look good.
2.  Crazy glue - Really sucked as I could never keep it from being visible at the edges.
3.  Clear silicone - Same problem as glue
4.  Machine tabs to hold it in - Worked but had the effect of making the glass look non round so esthetic fail and also more machine time.
5.  Machine oversize ring to then screw over top.  Way more machine time and then I need screws and drilling and tapping.. yuck
6.  Machine 2 thinner versions each with a lip then sandwich them.  Double machine time, more material used, and a seam down the center....

Gosh - How many hours work and wasted parts is all that ?? Especially if you include version 1 with the screw!!
I know exactly what you mean about looking for the complex solution when there is a really simple one - I am doing this all the time - at home and work!!  :rant:
As always - I'm in total admiration of your perseverence, ingenuity and complete commitment to doing a top quality job! You will stop short of nothing less than excellence!

PS. Noticed the bite on you finger right at the beginning of the vid  :o

It looks really good in person.  Was mostly a test of the engraver I was after anyhow.  :D

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Someone was saying that a person needs to use gloves when using a MT or knife the other day on here :whistle:
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4099 on: July 22, 2016, 12:24:02 PM
Quote from: Syph007 on July 22, 2016, 04:11:48 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on July 22, 2016, 01:27:26 AM
Nice little Piece of Smurf - Syph  >:D  :D

I agree that the image is a little complex for the size - the diagram on the screen did not look too good - However on the blade it looks pretty good!!

Quote from: Syph007 on July 19, 2016, 11:47:23 PM
Here are the other things I tried:
1.  Machine press fit ring to hold it it.  Fail as it wastes more brass sheet, more machine time and didnt look good.
2.  Crazy glue - Really sucked as I could never keep it from being visible at the edges.
3.  Clear silicone - Same problem as glue
4.  Machine tabs to hold it in - Worked but had the effect of making the glass look non round so esthetic fail and also more machine time.
5.  Machine oversize ring to then screw over top.  Way more machine time and then I need screws and drilling and tapping.. yuck
6.  Machine 2 thinner versions each with a lip then sandwich them.  Double machine time, more material used, and a seam down the center....

Gosh - How many hours work and wasted parts is all that ?? Especially if you include version 1 with the screw!!
I know exactly what you mean about looking for the complex solution when there is a really simple one - I am doing this all the time - at home and work!!  :rant:
As always - I'm in total admiration of your perseverence, ingenuity and complete commitment to doing a top quality job! You will stop short of nothing less than excellence!

PS. Noticed the bite on you finger right at the beginning of the vid  :o

It looks really good in person.  Was mostly a test of the engraver I was after anyhow.  :D

Ive got quite a few wounds at the moment.  Opened up my middle finger today with a nice sharp SAK blade and introduced my thumb to a slitting saw a few days ago.  When I finally get done the R&D phase for 91mm my fingers can rest up.  :D  I was going to move to 93 next but the 84mm demand is still pretty high so I might as well tackel that next and have some CNC fixtures for doing that backspring hack to fit scissors on there.  A skeletonized 84mm Ti handle would be super light.
I'm in for another 84 mm this time I'll send you parts for bladeless 84 mm Ti.

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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4100 on: July 23, 2016, 03:25:13 AM
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 22, 2016, 04:37:19 AM
Someone was saying that a person needs to use gloves when using a MT or knife the other day on here :whistle:

Hmmm - So he was right after all !!   :pok:  ???
... Especially when around Kevin Davey's mum!!  :o
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Re: And so it begins.... (My adventures into Alox!)
Reply #4101 on: July 23, 2016, 05:32:39 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on July 23, 2016, 03:25:13 AM
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 22, 2016, 04:37:19 AM
Someone was saying that a person needs to use gloves when using a MT or knife the other day on here :whistle:

Hmmm - So he was right after all !!   :pok:  ???
... Especially when around Kevin Davey's mum!!  :o

Especially around Kevin's mom :o :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh May need a suit of armor as well :D
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Reply #4102 on: July 27, 2016, 09:52:16 PM
After stuggling today to cut up some stock material I had enough and ordered a band saw.  I managed this long witout one, but I cant take it any more.  :D

It's little but will do the job I need.

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Reply #4103 on: July 27, 2016, 09:57:33 PM
Dang, I have a small hand one, I almost bought the base that turned it into what you got, but that was more then the freaking saw, just gotta know how to work it.. Looking good syph!
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Reply #4104 on: July 28, 2016, 03:39:29 PM
Textured and tumbled finish Ti marlin spike model going together today.  :D

Ive had these cut for awhile waiting for the customer to give the go ahead.   
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Reply #4105 on: July 28, 2016, 04:03:49 PM
Love it soo much


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Reply #4106 on: July 28, 2016, 07:58:17 PM
And... here we go...













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Reply #4108 on: July 28, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
very nice  :tu: :tu:
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Reply #4109 on: July 29, 2016, 03:25:39 AM
So many ideas :dd:

I love these pics and updates Syph :tu:
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