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Title: Finger Plate
Post by: Bernd on March 23, 2010, 12:55:50 PM: Ok, I finally have the finger plate "almost" complete. By almost I mean I still need to knurl the knobs. But that's another project all together.

Now as I said in the Logan Lathe thread in the The Water Cooler. I was stopped short because I couldn't single point a thread do to lathe problems. Here's the thread in case your interested: http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=2861.0

Anyway here's what Guy's "finger plate" looks like.
(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/Madmodder/Finger%20Plate/fingerplate.jpg)

Here I've finished the 5/16-18 thread and am checking to see if the lock down nut fits. Perfect fit.
(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/Madmodder/Finger%20Plate/104-0000.jpg)

Here are all the parts that make up the finger plate as I did it.
(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/Madmodder/Finger%20Plate/104-0001.jpg)

Here are all the parts assembled ready for use.
(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/Madmodder/Finger%20Plate/104-0002.jpg)

And here it is in use drilling a hole in a round part.
(http://www.kingstonemodeleng.com/Madmodder/Finger%20Plate/104-0003.jpg)

That's it. Questions will be answered if you have any. :wave:

Another useful tool finally done. Now on to the next project. I've discovered if I don't mention what my next project is I will be more likely to work on it and get it done. :ddb:

Bernd
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: tel on March 23, 2010, 03:23:53 PM: That's a very nice finger plate Bernd, much nicer than the couple of rough and ready ones I have knocked together in the past. You will find it very useful. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: dsquire on March 23, 2010, 04:54:43 PM: Bernd

Nicely done Bernd. That will be a handy little tool to have around. :ddb: :ddb:
Now I have to wonder is he going to finish up one of the other projects or has he got a new project in mind. :doh: I guess time will tell. :coffee:

Cheers :beer:

Don
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Bernd on March 23, 2010, 06:24:28 PM: Tel,

Thanks. It should come in handy for those small model railroading jobs.

Don,

Thanks.

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Now I have to wonder is he going to finish up one of the other projects or has he got a new project in mind.
No way your going to get that one out of me. :lol: Just remember kitchen cabinets take top priority. :lol:

Bernd
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Brass_Machine on March 27, 2010, 10:55:55 PM: Nice work Bernd. One of the things that is on my list... if work ever lets me breathe!

Eric
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Dean W on March 27, 2010, 11:33:13 PM: That turned out quite nice, Bernd. A handy fixture I've had on my list for, (good grief), about ten years!

Dean
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: BobWarfield on March 28, 2010, 01:28:41 PM: Very nice!

Little fixtures like that one are indispensible for working with small parts.

Cheers,

BW
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Bernd on March 28, 2010, 08:38:33 PM: Thanks guys.

Believe it or not I'm working on a few more. Don't know where this burst of :proj: came from, but I hope it stays awhile.

Bernd
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 29, 2010, 02:59:58 PM: Nice one Bernd :thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Regards Rob
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Bernd on March 30, 2010, 08:47:59 AM: Appreciate it rob. :wave:

Bernd
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: bramley51 on March 30, 2010, 05:47:42 PM: Bernd,I picked up the very same thing at a "bring 'n buy"at our club.It's a very useful item for holding small parts to be worked on.
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: sbwhart on March 31, 2010, 02:46:06 AM: A very nice bit of work Bernd.

Cheers

Stew
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Bernd on March 31, 2010, 08:48:27 AM: Thanks for all the cudo's guys. Really appreciate it.

Bernd
Title: Re: Finger Plate
Post by: Darren on March 31, 2010, 08:57:35 AM: You deserve it Bernd :clap: those bits look so well machined they could have been bought from a store :)