Rapid Repeater

[CitizenKate]

I've got a roller type gate planned, that would be adjustable, with the roller small enough so that the work could pivot around it. I have some little bearings that would work just fine for that, they are about 3/4" around, & I could mount it on an adjustable post. That will be handy.

That sounds even better than what I was thinking of.

Kate

[gtwister09]

Ed,

Not smart...as you know it's just standard jigs, fixturing and mechanisms. Keep up the good work.

Regards,

Ben

Edited February 23, 2010 by gtwister09

[Petros]

Hi Everybody,

Here is something that I've come up with, to help with making stitching holes. It's basically the same action as a drill press, except that nothing turns. The "throat" area is about 13", so that I can reach most things that I stitch. The "awl" part is an old Osborne, that is just the right size when using a 517-1 needle, that I use a lot of the time. As you can tell, it's pretty basic construction. The only partially challenging part was making the pivot hole placements correctly, so that the awl would go straight without any angles. The area where the awl goes through, is covered with cork, & that whole section is replaceable. That section can be lifted out & turned to reposition a good area, so that they wont have to be replaced as offten. I've only punched about 2 feet of holes with it so far,,, so far it's working great. I'm going to be putting in a "stop", to keep the arms from going too far, & pushing the awl through the base,,, that will be easy. Well,,, there it is,,, what do you think?? Ed the"BearMan"

P.S.,,, please don't pay any attention to the background,,, it's been one of those weeks,,,

Wow, my hats off to you for such a nicely executed machine. Looks to be quite affordable to construct as well, for the budget minded individual. Good job!