Medium
Process:
The process was exactly the same as when I Made an Aluminum Follow (Travelling) Rest for my Emco Maximat V10 Metal Lathe the first time around.
Videos:
Pictures:
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| The broken steady rest - version 1 |
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| My aluminum melting foundry furnace |
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| The finished mold ready for pouring |
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| The in-gate (top right) and the 3 risers |
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| After the aluminum was poured |
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| Pouring the left-over aluminum into my ingot mold |
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| The steady rest taking shape |
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| Making 3 longer tie-down/locking bolts |
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| The brass contact point assemblies |
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| Machining the v-groove into the base of the steady rest |
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| The finished steady rest |
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| The back side of the steady rest |
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| Another view |
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| Another view |
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| The steady rest ready to be used |
Aluminum foundry & accessories
Propane burner for my foundry
Metal lathe & accessories
Delta belt sander
Metal band saw
DIY Ingot Mold
Square
Pencil
Welding magnet
Hammer
Tap & die set
Materials:
6" by 6" piece of 3/4" MDF
2 lbs of aluminum
Cost:
$0.00
Time:
About 4 hours
Savings:
$200 bucks or more
Conclusion:
It works great and I'm sure this time I won't break it
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