Back Gear Eccentric Handle for MFC Mill

[JPMacG]

Just finished a new back gear eccentric handle for my Atlas MFC mill. I made it following Atlas drawing MI-251B from the downloads section. It is made from a 3" x 2.5" x 1" piece of 2024T4 aluminum - not optimum, but what I had on hand. The work was time consuming but straightforward. I improvised the handle shape and, unfortunately, it looks very much like a toilet flush handle. The knob is brass.

 

[brandon428]

Looks like it does the job. Incidentally, great idea on the drill chuck. I never thought of doing that on mine. Definitely could be more convenient than my drill press with objects of some sizes.

 

[B Clem]

Doodling with CAD/CAM. This could be made with sub assemblies and welded or silver soldered together. Could also be hogged out of aluminum or bronze. Wish there were more hours in a day...

 

[B Clem]

Found some time... A bit more to go with this but it will look and work better than the original (propping up the new one).