C Series 12L14 Hexstock AdjustableTierods

[ri702bill 10,759]

All:

Having "moved" both spindle bores when I machined it for bushings, I realized I now needed slightly shorter length Tierods.

I have used regular 1080 Cold Rolled material for another set, but the quality of the machined threads was lacking.

This set I switched to 12L14 "leaded" hexstock - per the certificate it has .27% lead in the alloy. This allows easier machining with a superior finish. Cost is just a couple of bucks more than 1080.

The threads shown are done with an adjustable thread cutting die - 3 passes needed to get the proper shaft to nut fit. Shown is the die from the final pass - the chips look like angel hair

Also shown is the old trick of having a starting pilot diameter for the die - it is removed once the threading is done. The 12L14 material is safe to work with, but sanding, grinding and welding are NOT recommended...

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,529]

28 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

All:

Having "moved" both spindle bores when I machined it for bushings, I realized I now needed slightly shorter length Tierods.

I have used regular 1080 Cold Rolled material for another set, but the quality of the machined threads was lacking.

This set I switched to 12L14 "leaded" hexstock - per the certificate it has .27% lead in the alloy. This allows easier machining with a superior finish. Cost is just a couple of bucks more than 1080.

The threads shown are done with an adjustable thread cutting die - 3 passes needed to get the proper shaft to nut fit. Shown is the die from the final pass - the chips look like angel hair

Also shown is the old trick of having a starting pilot diameter for the die - it is removed once the threading is done. The 12L14 material is safe to work with, but sanding, grinding and welding are NOT recommended...

Looks great bill

[ebinmaine 76,040]

12 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Looks great bill

[ri702bill 10,759]

7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Eric - a rather simple project with the lathe - you should get one....

[ebinmaine 76,040]

13 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Eric - a rather simple project with the lathe - you should get one....

 

Agreed.  At least with my recent drill press purchase I'll be able to do female threaded tie rods. Then use male heim joints. 

[ri702bill 10,759]

5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Agreed.  At least with my recent drill press purchase I'll be able to do female threaded tie rods. Then use male heim joints. 

Do consider using hexstock - much easier to fixture in the vise than round stock.

[ebinmaine 76,040]

9 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Do consider using hexstock - much easier to fixture in the vise than round stock.

 

Agreed. Done both. Hex is a huge difference. 

[Achto 30,258]

6 hours ago, ri702bill said:

 

Excellent work !!  Have you ever considered turning down the stock tie rods in order to fit the thread on ends? I've had pretty good luck doing this.

Edited 4 hours ago by Achto

[ri702bill 10,759]

The old OE tierods do get used elsewhere. I find the severely pitted finish gives poor grip and concentricity in either a chuck or collet. I'd rather use new material.