[SEL] OT - Thin wall socket

[jlb94 at juno.com]

Hi George,
I don't have a lathe but I've ground them down with a 4½" grinder before.  Keep it cool !!!



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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "langer5 xplornet.ca" <langer5 at xplornet.ca>
To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT - Thin wall socket
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:04:52 -0400

On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Rob Skinner <rob at rustyiron.com> wrote:

>
> On Aug 23, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Best, George wrote:
>
> > After checking a couple likely stores and finding no thin wall sockets,
> I'm wondering about making my own.
> >
> > Would it work to take an old cheap socket and turn the outside down on my
> lathe?
> >
> > Anyone try turning down a socket diameter before?
>
>
> Hi, George.
> You can machine sockets using a carbide tool and lots of cutting oil. Keep
> it cool.
>
> Rob
>
>
>
>
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George - the best way to go is with socket head capscrews as previously
mentioned or twelve point hex head capscrews which have a lot smaller head
than 6 point capscrews.  If the capscrews are 3/8" the socket for them in 12
point is 3/8 if memory serves me correctly. Use a good grade of socket.

Larry.
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