Machining titanium ball
Discussion
I have got my self a nice titanium gear knob, however the hole for the reverse lockout is marginally too narrow and needs to be widened by 2mm.
Is this going to be straightforward job for a competent machinist, preferably without damaging the torched outer surface? Or is mounting it square in a lathe going to be a right old pain in the behind?
Is this going to be straightforward job for a competent machinist, preferably without damaging the torched outer surface? Or is mounting it square in a lathe going to be a right old pain in the behind?
Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done with the standard lockout as it is a thin walled plastic cup at the top. There is an aftermarket option available from Japan so not cheap and I don't particularly like the look of it. I guess making a new one from scratch is unlikely to be any cheaper.
I have found a machine shop near me that will do it, but as suggested wil need to make a custom fixture to hold it. They did also suggest trying to do something with the lockout.
I have found a machine shop near me that will do it, but as suggested wil need to make a custom fixture to hold it. They did also suggest trying to do something with the lockout.
Edited by xu5 on Saturday 24th February 20:15
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