CLARKSON AUTOLOCK FC3 ADAPTER AND MILL ACCESSORIES

摘要

For many years, small three flute throwa-way cutters have found a place in the home workshop, but how to hold them is the question? The answer is to make a copy of an FC3 holder to fit in a Clarkson Autolock holder. The operations complete, the arbor may now be assembled. Carefully clean all traces of 'blue', grease, oil and dirt from both surfaces finishing with methylated spirit or a similar cleaner and allow to dry. Carefully push the chuck finger tight on to the arbor and insert into the Clarkson chuck and test for accuracy in your mill with a standard drill of the chuck capacity. There should be no appreciable 'wobble' visible. This being so, place the fully opened chuck on to a flat solid surface, place a piece of brass on the arbor end and give this a sharp hammer tap as in photo 37, which will secure the chuck. Taper fitted parts never need adhesive of any type; this is a traditional and robust method of joining parts together. Photograph 38 is a posed photo of the final assembly, as I didn't wish to disturb the rotary table beneath it.