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Old 04-21-2022, 08:13 PM
shermanator2 shermanator2 is offline
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Originally Posted by RUDOLFSSON View Post
Nice fixturing there sherminator2 ! What max angle can you get out of it ? This is what machining is all about.. the creative routes!
I did not intend to get a large angle. Just enough to square the engine block to the table. I was thinking of nodding the head of the mill to do the splayed bolts.

This does bring up an interesting thing though. The block is inherently unstable on this fixture until it is bolted to the table. Visualize the center of rotation below the table and the center of mass way above it. The block will literally try to roll right off of the table.

BE VERY VERY CAREFUL! Keep the block hanging on an engine hoist until it is well secured to the table.

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Originally Posted by RUDOLFSSON View Post
Does anyone know the common angle of the splayed holes ?
I just measured the Milodon caps that I have and the bolts are canted 18°.

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