Rudder stocks part 1

Setting up a rudder stock in lathe.

[@OgiveBC]

Thanks Jim, really appreciate it. More to come, I just found out that I didn’t hit record on a segment for the next video instalment. Unreal. I’ll have to reshoot next week. I was filming late in the day, late in the week, wasn’t running on all cylinders……..

[@TangentJim]

Benno - I've come up with a Plan "B" . Here is a step by step plan . Reverse the shaft in your Lathe Spindle . Stick out the side without square plate and indicate it in a 4 Jaw Chuck . Using your spider indicate the plate side . Now that both ends are running true . Center Drill the chuck side . Flip the shaft 180° - Re - indicate both sides again . Face and center drill the plate side . Now each end is square and running True . Now you are ready to for your steady rest . Does this make any sense to You ??? --- Jim

[@OgiveBC]

Yup, that could work for sure. I’d still indicate along the part if I was turning along then length, indicate vs. assume.

[@TangentJim]

Benno - In my previous comment . I forgot to mention one thing . Place the faced and center drilled Plate into the Four Jaw Chuck and indicate gently . Now insert your ball bearing center into the center drilled hole of the small end - it should run dead true . Now tighten the Plate side and indicate - again. Both ends should run dead true. Now indicate the total length of the shaft -- to see exactly what you have . Between the indicated ends you will find out if the shaft is straight or bowed . Indicating will tell the true story .The indicator reading will dictate your next move. If need be -- you can cut a diameter to accept the steady rest. Does this make sense ??? -- Jim

[@TangentJim]

Benno -- I like your Video. It requires a lot of up front planning so you don't paint yourself into a corner . Well articulated safety warnings . You work hard to make money . I tip my hat to you. --- Jim

[@OgiveBC]

Thanks Jim, really appreciate it. More to come, I just found out that I didn’t hit record on a segment for the next video instalment. Unreal. I’ll have to reshoot next week. I was filming late in the day, late in the week, wasn’t running on all cylinders……..

[@OgiveBC]

I think when I tried to reply earlier I posted instead of replied perhaps. Someday I’ll learn which button to push?

[@rbrown264]

what is rudder stock is this for a boat rudder ?

[@OgiveBC]

Yes, it’s for a river style tug that has two propellers in fixed Kort nozzles and each propeller has two rudders aft of (behind) it.