I bit the bullet and bought an ER 40 collet closer for the mill , on it's way, and an ER 40 collet chuck for the lathe which will be shipping at a later date. Tool holding greatly simplified.
I also ordered bearings for the internal throttle I'll be working on, two of which are truly tiny @ 1x3x1mm. Working on the first mock up today without bearings. Concept seems decent but we'll see.
I'll also be starting another reduction gear, with double roller bearings this time, greatly simplifying the reduction sprocket machine work. I will also do one more bottom bracket setup and also simplify the machine work. I'll need better sprockets with decent machine work. The worn sprocket I used on the first one also will be replaced.
Lots of projects coming.
Rick C.
I also ordered bearings for the internal throttle I'll be working on, two of which are truly tiny @ 1x3x1mm. Working on the first mock up today without bearings. Concept seems decent but we'll see.
I'll also be starting another reduction gear, with double roller bearings this time, greatly simplifying the reduction sprocket machine work. I will also do one more bottom bracket setup and also simplify the machine work. I'll need better sprockets with decent machine work. The worn sprocket I used on the first one also will be replaced.
Lots of projects coming.
Rick C.