This mod started out as a OKR-10 mod but after a near melt down I decided to stick with something simple. I converted the button into a mech button and made all brass contacts. Push the button and it pushes a brass plate into another contact the completes the circuit. Had to turn the positive pin and make the bottom a bit longer so the positive contacts had something to grab onto. I used Lacewood for the body with maple strips, still have to put a finish on and tweek the door a little. Basically it is done. I'll keep researching and try an OKR again in the future. Keith
All Mech
- Thread starter cowjelly
- Start date
- th_trl_thread_readers 0
- Status
Thanks, I think I want to down size the next one. I would like to make it not much bigger than a battery box. I'll most likely have to put the button on top though.
I like the grain of the wood it was a good choice. I didnt have that much fun wiring up my raptor which is the same as the okr. In fact I failed the first time around and had to disassemble it partially and do over. Its allot of parts that have to be soldered onto a very small piece of pcb. You will get it next time, and what you have looks great the way it is.
Dan, I was worried you hadn't made anything for a good long while. Very nice indeed!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I like that especially the forced patina. The center probably helps in grip. I usually have a vape band on my tubes which helps give a little grip.
Oh I have been building things LOL, just been real busy, one started college and another one set to graduate high school!
Still trying to finish my shed, 48' x 48' 2300sq ft of play room for my lathes and tools. Next project is a foundry to smelt silver
Yes an all silver mod is in my future
Dan
Here is a 26650 I did last week, notice the nice curves, I made that with a new tool I bought called a radius tool.
Makes it really easy to hold, does not slip at all. Yes, I made the cap too
Radius tool...
serepton ltd.
Last edited:
Cool tool, one more reason to get a lathe. Sigh.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Kickass! I never even heard of a tool like this. It seems that you could not cut metal like that without being held securely. you just go back and forth my hand. Very nice! I want to make one of these for my lathe. Lots of possibilities here!
Kickass! I never even heard of a tool like this. It seems that you could not cut metal like that without being held securely. you just go back and forth my hand. Very nice! I want to make one of these for my lathe. Lots of possibilities here!
Just remember small bites, and brass is the only one you don't need a cutting fluid for. SS and copper definitely needs cutting oil.
Dan
Just noticed the radius tool post. That would be a nice addition to the lathe's arsenal. Lot better than attempting a radius the old way.
- Status
Similar threads
