The Metal Machinist Thread

[Meketrefe]

Anyone here into metal machining, CNC, special projects, ideas?

[Meketrefe]

Ok so to boot this up I am going to make a couple of inexpensive yet efficient sight tools to adjust sights in any pistol or rifle with a dovetail.
I will use a clamp style system and then a fine thread on the pushing rod so we can get very small and precise adjustments as needed.
This should be simple to use, will fit any pistol or rifle including M1 sights, and will not require any additional tools.

[camper4lyfe]

I wish I had more time at work to play around like I used to. Just no time these days, which I suppose is a good thing.

[Guest]

I didn't realize there was a machinist thread..i posted this in last one to post..but I'll slap it here too for the peeps that like this stuff. 32 cylinder motor...

[Meketrefe]

cool. I like small engines specially those that actually run.
thanks for sharing.
at the moment we are starting with something very simple and we will ramp up as we see fit and based on interest on the subject on this forum.

[Meketrefe]

I found a couple of decent clamps so now I have to machine a pusher and thread it to match the wanted assembly.
please share any ideas or tips. Here we can boot many ideas for tools, metal parts for firearms or accessories, sports, outdoors, etc..
then when we have a project we can dedicate a thread like the one I am doing for the automatic brass annealing machine. I ordered the controllers already so will be updating on that one too. Some pics and diagrams will follow.

[camper4lyfe]

I found a couple of decent clamps so now I have to machine a pusher and thread it to match the wanted assembly.
please share any ideas or tips. Here we can boot many ideas for tools, metal parts for firearms or accessories, sports, outdoors, etc..
then when we have a project we can dedicate a thread like the one I am doing for the automatic brass annealing machine. I ordered the controllers already so will be updating on that one too. Some pics and diagrams will follow.

You could use a manual micrometer screw

[Meketrefe]

You could use a manual micrometer screw

That would be nice but I think I am going to use MT4-1 bolts I already have and see how it works. I am also going to bore the tip a bit so I can put a bit of brass of aluminum so it will not scuff the sights.

[RandallOfLegend]

I wonder if a fine pitch screw will be able to push a sight without stripping.

[camper4lyfe]

You'd be surprised what the fine ***** threads can do. That's partially why the brass female thread is so long.

Granted, I don't know what kinds of forces are required to move a sight.

[Meketrefe]

A sight does't require a lot of force but it requires control. That is what the fine thread gives you. very small adjustments. A lot better than the old fashion way of punching the sights with a small brass hammer where one could sped 1hr back and forth.

[camper4lyfe]

Those micrometer threads are usually in the 1/4-80 range. They're fine but not too fine. We use them on interferometer stages quite a bit.

[RandallOfLegend]

Those micrometer threads are usually in the 1/4-80 range. They're fine but not too fine. We use them on interferometer stages quite a bit.

I also work in the optics field.

[camper4lyfe]

I also work in the optics field.

I'm at UR/LLE. Been here for going on 15 years now.

[Meketrefe]

Ok. So here it is. The NYSH universal Sight MEKETOOL.

Between a quality U clamp and one bolt and a few other tools this is simple and affordable...

I created a separate thread for this...

http://www.nyshenaniguns.com/forum/g...chinist-thread