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Topic: rollers--source for. |
Bill Hatcher
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Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2004 10:07 am |
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Yes I know that I can order a set, but does anyone know of anything that can be purchased at a GOOD hardware store that can be easily made into a roller with just a minimum amount of work on my small lathe.
What have you guys purchased and what did you do to make a roller out of it. |
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 1 Oct 2004 10:29 am
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brass or aluminum rod stock of the proper diameter, center drilled to accommodate the axle, and smoothed on the edges as appropriate. A v-shaped groove can be cut with a small triangular file.
I had a machinist buddy do mine and help me gauge the groove. It can even be done by chucking it into a drillpress.
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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Mark Herrick
From:
Bakersfield, CA
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Posted 1 Oct 2004 10:33 am
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Check McMaster-Carr. You can order just about any kind of bar stock from them:
http://www.mcmaster.com/
Look under "Raw Materials and Springs" / "Metals" / "Shapes" / ...
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Chris Lucker
From:
Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 4 Oct 2004 8:59 am
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I think the job will really drive you crazy if you do not have a proper cutoff tool for your lathe. A proper cut off tool, and properly aligned tool, will save a heck-of-a-lot of lapping to get a precise fit, which is what you are probably looking for given that you are making the rollers yourself. Also, spend a little time designing and grinding the one or three tools you will need to cut the string grooves.
I would also recommend using a collet, if you have a set that goes to 0.375 or whatever you are using for rollers. Work close to the head so that you don't amplify runout. Good Luck
Chris Lucker |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 4 Oct 2004 9:04 am
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What Chris said!!!.
BF |
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