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In the ever expanding quest to have the right tool for every job, this build should hopefully cross off many items from that list. Here I'll make a mini pallet system that, in theory, should give numerous mounting options for different parts. Infinite, some might say!

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PATREON - Making a VERSATILE Mini Pallet || INHERITANCE MACHINING

Hello everyone and welcome back to my manual machine shop! In this video I’ll be engineering and machining a mini pallet system for my vertical milling machine. This is sometimes also referred to as a universal fixture plate and is essentially a slab of metal with a whole bunch of holes in it. The holes are either reamed for a clearance fit with hardened and ground locating pins. Or threaded for use with various clamping elements. For my build I’ll be making a set of Mitee Bite style eccentric edge clamps made from brass as well as some slotted positioning bars (well… nevermind, you’ll see). Other than the main plate of the pallet, I’ll also make a clamping plate for mounting in the vise, as well as a pivoting bar that will allow me to set the fixture at an angle.The large parts are made from either 2124 or 6061 aluminum and with the large plates I get the chance to really test out my massive fly cutter which is always a joy. #inheritancemachining #machineshop #hobbymachinist Patreon (Drawings) - https://www.patreon.com/inheritancemachining Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inheritancemachining/ Merch - https://inheritance-machining.creator-spring.com/ Website - https://inheritancemachining.com/ And a special thanks to my "Micrometer" patrons! Philip, August, Niels Ravnsborg, Warren W. Woody, Jeffrey Spoor, Domenic Bucceri, Droth, alan ruth, jack walker, Johnny LeMaster, Sri Ram Neravati, Dan Strittmatter, Noel Felix, Tyrese, Darrin Stampe, Benjamin Jäger, adriel alicea, Aaron Bryant, Russell Brantley, Nathaniel Smith, Ethyriel, Martin Jensen, James Davidson, Michael Bender, Shalor McKee, Erik s, eric phillips, Frank B. MsClain, J.N.Alleman, Joseph Garcia, Travis Wolfe, Etienne Huck, Mr R, Steptimus Heap, Connor Hughes, Nils Wagenhals, Lul, Stefan Rohner, Andre Romelle Young, Kollin Knack, Eric Robarge, sebastien frappier, Sam Kelley, Ean Hutcheson, Sami Beaumont, Ethan Cogdill, Kevin Sexton, Drokles21, Jack Champion, Brett, retrosnake boi, Samppa Turunen, Cory Forrester, simon Steffen, Dylan Roland, Abigail Francis, Blake Foley, Jac Robinson, mike kruzan, Troy Chappell, Dakota J, Jason Copland, Zac gougeon, Karol Sapiołko, Joshua Chambers, Martin Pittams, Jolly_Torch, Tim, Gabe Becker, Justin Gabrielson, Dominic Reinbacher, Steven Bierlink, David Rahn, Dennis Ray, Sebastian Wridt, James York, John Thomas, Bobby Perkins, Felix Lösle, Kyle Wellman, Chrisi, mason, Wayne Dorman, Benj King, Gary Bergin, aaron freeman, Marc B, Dave, Zane Alami, Kyle Brown, Nic Vulcano, Arjaan Martini, Aiden, cameron bell, Greg Eppy, Justin Jensen, Lucas, Unknown, Merik Karman, ryker321, GrimmSaber7619, AC Machining & Engineering, drowe1974, Giannis65, Tusai András, Fred Townroe, danny crawford, Graham Poole, Jeffrey Blodgett, Francisco Peebles, Matt.E, Infinite Craftsman, Jason Seydel, Saikho, EAPOL M3, Eddie SpaceMonkey, Mitch Stilborn, Nicolas Brouse, Matt Mansfield, Collin Danaher, Amelia Meyer, Anthony M, mark petovic, Mo SoDak, Gmoney Official, Ben Fisher, Wes, Jack Fountain, Squall, Jarrett, Googleminer, Dylan Scheirbeck, Ethan Vance, Ivan Sehlin, Doug Craig, Reuben, Caleb Butterfield, neal richard, Conner Bean, Ludvig Eriksson, Adam Knowles, Saul Cervantes, Bruce Lindley, Erik D. Radzius, Kilian Dauda-Board, Clark Schaefer, Zachary Clark, Matthew Vaerewyck, Topher Caouette, Erik Conner, Nevin Spoljaric, Robert Brown, David W, Noah Rowe, Michael P Andersen, Wesley Tullos, Karam Arnaout, Patrick Kennedy, Max, Sandra Carroll, Laz A, ???, Kevers (Adventures'N Moore), lollimewire nineteeneleven, Toon Akkermans, James, Noah, MICHAEL GOSS, Brennan McNickle, Jim Anderson, Benjamin Dubriske, Grant Fenske, Caleb Thompson, Stephen Maus, Samuel Gable, Ralph McCoy, Ethan Blankenship, Chris Williams, Matthew Kosmoski, Terence Kersey, Charles L Popple, Michael Timms, Jose Rodriguez, Jim Hinze, TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:00 Using the Old Noggin 3:00 Square Footing 5:39 Makin' Mirrors 7:44 Do You Have The Guts? 9:36 Apparently Not 11:09 In the Meantime 13:16 What's a Mathe? 15:09 Completely Avoidable Yet Unavoidable 15:57 That's about Enough of That 17:14 A Closer Look 19:20 A Smattering of Loose Ends 21:54 A Special Project FAQ Camera: Canon 90D camera with Rode Videomic Pro+ with wind shield Voiceover: Heil Sound "The FIN" mic with a pop filter and a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 preamp. Editing: Final Cut Pro X Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/SQxEhTVi9I/\ https://youtu.be/0B7PTpVEj6s © 2022 Inheritance Machining, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Shannon Bailey

Hi there. I am a newbie hobbie machinist. I really want to build this. But I don’t even know how to use it🤓. Do you have a link for one in use? Love the videos.

procrastinatore

At the old company i worked at we made similar fixture plates, but we made them with every hole threaded m5 25mm deep and reamed the top 10mm to 6H7 for dowel pins

Steven Bierlink

Chris/Clickspring is who got me into machining. Glad to hear you’re a fan. I always head to my shop after watching you videos to try what I’ve learned from you.

Erik D. Radzius

That finish though! My god. Exactly what I needed after a crap day at the real job haha. Funnily enough, I did a very similar job about a year ago, although a smaller version, and my one didn't turn out anywhere near as nice. P.S. - Pretty sure the endmill you used to suqare up the sides of the plate is technically a shell mill ;)

Nicholas McNeely

I don't know if you already purchased a VFD, but I would steer you away from the one you pictured in the video. I have a similar model that came with my mill when I bought it on Craigslist. The biggest annoyance for me is that the VFD is always on (fans running/display on) when it is plugged into the wall. To turn the VFD fully off, I have to flip the breaker.

Sri Ram Neravati

Congrats on the growth of the channel! I cant wait for the gold play button. Your videos deserve all the attention. This video is just the relaxation I need after finishing my finals!

Jeffrey Spoor

Great episode. Congratulations on your award!

Inheritance Machining

I did and happen to have the same one on my lathe. I've made a habit of unplugging the machines anyway so not too big a deal for me

Inheritance Machining

haha Thanks, Erik! I think you are right about that too. I googled it and found a lot of "shell mills" that were either indexable or required a separate arbor. Never really found one like mine

Sri Ram Neravati

Now that I think about it, the curved part of the fixture clamp could also be made into a cam right, It'll do the same thing but have a smaller contact area with the piece on the fixture incase you need more than 200 thou reach? I'm just curious if I'm thinking about this right.

Inheritance Machining

I think that could work as well as long as the profile is design right. By that I mean that the eccentricity isn't such that it can come loose.