Amy Makes Stuff

Tag: lathe

  • pF: cleaning up the motor can

    Now that I had my magnets epoxied in (see last post) I could assemble the whole motor can. Now, I know the next few steps aren’t completely necessary, but the waterjet finish isn’t the most aesthetic. Good thing I can just use the same fixture as before the clean up the outside. It was interesting […]

  • pF: hub motor epoxying magnets, machining can

    To machine the parts of the motor can I first made a lathe jig. This will help fixture individual parts and eventually help  with the machining of the assembled can. I started with a round plate and a 1″ DIA boss to grip in a lathe collet. I machined a square pattern into both to […]