The Home Machinist!

I built one of the Martin Model casting sets into a Quorn T&C grinder and the results are good. I also own a Cinncinnatti #2 and Jet T&C grinders and use the Quorn for small work. I've been happy with it and use the Quorn for small cutters. Things I did to avoid the fiddly bits included swi...

there are a few build documentations on the web, you will need the book also. it is definitively a advanced level project. http://www.duncanamps.com/metal/projects/quorn/index.php this will give you a idea. http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/quorn/quorn.html and a few more thoughts. Thanks to all wh...

Who among us has and has used a Quorn tool and cutter grinder? Is the project worth while? On the subject of casting kits for tools, I had a great time building a filing machine using a kit from http://www.statecollegecentral.com/metallathe/MLA-18.html . The castings were beautiful, easy to machine ...

Jim, When I did a batch of wheels I used a carbide insert cutter with the correct radius. It took a few more steps, but I tend to be too cheap to buy a form tool and don't think my 12" Asian lathe would be happy making that wide of a cut. Here's a description - http://www.chaski.org/homemachin...

I tried to PM or direct mail you but I'm not sure it worked. Any way, is the price $100. If so I would like to buy one.

Thanks,

Thanks to all that have replied. It's a shame that it is not still available. To grind one accurately in an average home shop would seem a bit difficult. I have an electronic controller on a South Bend 16" lathe so I might be able to avoid the chatter problem of a form tool.

Thanks again.

Some years back there was a form tool offered by a supplier for turning 1-1/2" scale wheel flanges. Is that still available and from whom?

Thanks,

Yes, that's Rosie's original.

Houston, we have JUICE! Runs like a fine Swiss watch, smooth, quiet, and good power.

Jim, cool photos, thanks for sharing. I'm curious if you looked at Plum Cove's Generic Electric? I see it has only 2 motors, but the kit is far less expensive than the Cannonball and they say it is bolt together in a weekend. Not as pretty as the Cannonball in photos, but far closer to my budget. B...

Jim, cool photos, thanks for sharing. I'm curious if you looked at Plum Cove's Generic Electric? I see it has only 2 motors, but the kit is far less expensive than the Cannonball and they say it is bolt together in a weekend. Not as pretty as the Cannonball in photos, but far closer to my budget. B...