How to make DiY homemade camshaft for model engine using a lathe without grinding.

[@phitolabal69]

Best worker brather.. And getting better...❤ from me Indonesian people

[@gwheyduke]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@VincesEngines]

Thanks for showing ,great video and for the many uses of elastic bands

[@gwheyduke]

Yes, that's probably not a good idea to secure the drive dog that way, just needed something quick for the video demonstration. ( do not try this at home)

[@bubster1981]

The cam i made i used a small rotary table offset in a 4 jaw chuck. The lobes were press on. I would make a pass and index the table 5 degrees . After the lobe was done about an inch long i sawed it into and had 2 for a single cyl engine

[@gwheyduke]

That sounds like a pretty good way to do it.

[@bubster1981]

@@gwheyduke Yes , no fixtures of any type. The stock has a hole through it and mounts to the table with a stud. My cheap table has a habit of tipping slightly when the lock is tightened , that was the only issue

[@mariodanna4798]

Beautiful work! Great video. Where can I get the CAM CAT Device? I intend to make a small camshaft.

[@gwheyduke]

The Cam Cat is constructed with drawings from Strictly I.C. magazine. The magazine is no longer in print but back issues are available online; strictlyic.com/index.html look for the August/September 2000 issue. If you study the video carefully you could make one. It's actually pretty simple.

[@mariodanna4798]

@@gwheydukeI will download your video and watch it as many times as necessary. Thank you very much!

[@kennyburgess1756]

I look to find it but didnt, I need the Article or prints

[@paradiselost9946]

i am a fan of collets and cotters. and i despise split clamps. looks like wacking the back plate out of solid with a tapered bush aka collet would clamp it with far less issue with bolts stripping... akin to the taper locks on shafts/pulleys/bearings... for a quick one off, these do the job. for anything serious? far too limited! fixed throw, etc...

[@colinsalter3516]

Interesting video! Thanks for posting.

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the kind comment.

[@averagejoe2182]

Very impressed. I am slowly making the midget. We're might I access the plans for the cam cat?

[@gwheyduke]

Bob Shore's "Cam Cat" article appeared in Strictly I.C. magazine. His wife was selling back issues here www.strictlyic.com/index.html also on the Florida Association of Model Engineering there is an article under "tips and links" of a similar fixture. www.floridaame.org/

[@averagejoe2182]

@@gwheyduke Thank you !! I am new to model making and very much appreciate the help

[@averagejoe2182]

Thanks again. Just received my strictly ic mag. I really like your 5 degree increments and will attempt the same.With your video it should be a breeze 😉

[@gwheyduke]

@@averagejoe2182 Good to hear. Good luck with your cams, it just takes a little time, I'm sure you can make it work.

[@animallector4982]

Is the article still available anywhere please?

[@gwheyduke]

Strictly I.C. magazine published the article before they ceased operation. Sadly, Both the publisher of Strictly I.C. and the author of this article have passed away. The magazine was available as back copies online. You could do a google search and possibly find it.

[@animallector4982]

@@gwheyduke thank you for getting back to me, I had tried to find the article on the net with no joy sadly. Looks a great jig

[@velez910]

thanks man this was exactly what i was looking for

[@gwheyduke]

Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.

[@SpruceSculptures]

can you link to the cam cat info so I can make one?

[@gwheyduke]

I don't have a link. I don't think Strictly IC is online, other than the web page to order back issues of the magazine.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

A cam for a two cylinder two stroke ????

[@gwheyduke]

This cam was made for a single cylinder four stroke engine

[@reginaldmorton2162]

Great video

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@phindilengcobo9648]

Can you send ingredients so I can make one

[@gwheyduke]

Sure thank you no problem

[@ryanbabros7981]

Does McMaster carry lathe rubber bands? Haha jk, awesome video!

[@gwheyduke]

I know it's a really bad set up. They probably do, but probably high priced.

[@mxcollin95]

Really interesting way to cut timed lobes on the lathe! Good video. 👍

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it.

[@velez910]

cant find the artical

[@gwheyduke]

It's from Strictly IC magazine, which is out of print now.

[@hdrknalpotkapuk]

Lol