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Old 21-04-11, 09:48
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The originals were cast. Is the CNC mill the quick/ cheap way to do them?
Lynn i have been pondering on this one i reckon casting is the best way.. you could cast the triangular base then drill it and slide the retaining bar through for the strap. then when its under tension it will be held in place ? dont know seems the easier way to me though
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Old 21-04-11, 10:01
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You'd better try again Rich. I don't follow what you're trying to tell me.
We are talking about the little square bracket that rivets to the floor with 4 rivets. It has a central lug that connects to the strap, with a pin. Your turn.
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Old 21-04-11, 10:12
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As soon as the one Lynn has lent me arrives I'll make a new pattern and get some cast.

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Old 21-04-11, 10:41
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yes thats the bit..... i was refering to the comment if CNC or casting was the way forward for reproduction. so my thoughts were casting was the way forward.... however pending on what tools Ben has access too CNC may be the way forward ? dont know..... was just spit ballin
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Old 21-04-11, 20:51
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Ben,

I will post out your parcel next tuesday as have been really busy this week.

I need four of those turnbuckles, I have made four for the mortar carrier already, I purchased a set of 1/4" unf taps for the job, left and right hand thread. I can post the taps to you if you like.

I made them on a lathe which i think is better than casting them, take a look and tell me what you think, two are made two are original Canadian.

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Old 21-04-11, 21:53
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Kevin

It's the strap bases that rivet to the floor I'd planned on casting but it may be a toss up about the turn buckles, I'll hold off until I see them. Yours look good, the originals have a cast look about them. I'd imagine that during the war that it would take less time to cast a batch of blanks then tap each end rather than turn them but who knows!!!

If you don't need them, then please post the taps.

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Hi, Is it possible to get the dimensions of the turn buckle pieces?
I have to make some too for my MK1.
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