Anyone have one of the old k-house jigs they would like to get rid of. I would really like to be able to do my own cuts.
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K-house jig
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561 racing said:
Dunno if this is helpful, but K-House posted the plans for how to build one. I would have built one already, if our rules allowed grooving the axle heads. /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif
Just takes 2 pieces of wood, some drill bits, and a clamp to make it. To cut the groove use either a thin file or a the saw that was mentioned in that thread. Use the Hobby Lobby 40% off 1 item coupon if you have a store near you to get the saw.
I am have been procrastinating making one myself. I have been doing it the hard way holding the axle with my fingers and slowly filing my groove in. Most of the time involved is just getting a good line started but once I do it goes pretty fast from there. This jig would cut that time significantly and I keep cursing myself each time I start a new groove and didn't have any time to make a jig.
I am have been procrastinating making one myself. I have been doing it the hard way holding the axle with my fingers and slowly filing my groove in. Most of the time involved is just getting a good line started but once I do it goes pretty fast from there. This jig would cut that time significantly and I keep cursing myself each time I start a new groove and didn't have any time to make a jig.
Chuck a dremel cut off disc in your drill press. Drill a hole in a block of wood and stick the axle in it. Place the block flat on the drill table with the axle horizontal. Adjust the table till the disc is centered on the axle head, move the block back and forth and get your groove on.
If you haven't seen it already, Brownell's sells a screw slotting fixture. 080-000-082MB
Be advised, however, that it was made to slot screws not axles and OCDerbydad has informed me that repurposing is apparently illegal.
Be advised, however, that it was made to slot screws not axles and OCDerbydad has informed me that repurposing is apparently illegal.
bracketracer said:
Wow, now thaat's sweet. Anyone using these for the cutting axle heads? Also which file would you suggest?
Might not need a file? Read this thread first:
http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/tool-for-khouse-groove-5726616?highlight=brownells&pid=1277646333#post1277646333
http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/tool-for-khouse-groove-5726616?highlight=brownells&pid=1277646333#post1277646333
It's better than what I was looking for, and it was talked about 2 years ago. I thought I read every post. My mistake but looking forward to reaping the rewards.
561 racing said:
Totally understandable. There's so much information on this site that it's easy to miss a few gems. All the secrets of the pinewood world are in here somewhere.
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Mojo Racing said:561 racing said:
Hey Brian, FREE tip...
groove all of your axles.
That's the next step. Any suggestion on the best file for the job?
Thanks again guys!!!!
For those that use the Brownell's Screw Slot Fixture, it says that the fixture supports a .025" blade / file, but in the thread linked in a few posts above, it looks like Owens was using a #6 file, which is .040" thick. I would prefer using a Screw Joint File, #5, .032" (249-108-315WB) or Screw Joint File, #6, .040" (249-108-394WB); I just do not think a .025" slot would work well as I think the slot would be too small/narrow.
** part numbers are from the Brownell catalog.
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/screw-slot-files-prod5743.aspx
** part numbers are from the Brownell catalog.
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/screw-slot-files-prod5743.aspx
Ed, you could always turn down the four rollers to use the thicker file if it doesn't fit as-is.
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