Tachulator sensor mount

[melsdad]

I am adding a tachometer to my milling machine. And need a way to hold and protect the sensor.

Here is what we are starting with. A 2" x 2" hunk of aluminum


Stay tuned more to come.

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[GK1918]

Hi Brian, If this tackometer is what you are talking about, I wouldnt get too involved machining a mount. Reason is, It lasted about
5 minutes- poof- the display went brain dead.

 

[melsdad]

Nope that is not the one.

This one:

http://mkctools.com/tachulator.htm



I have no idea how I put 2 pictures up. Can't see how to delete the attachment:angry:

 

[AR1911]

Tachulator is the one to get. Made by a nice old guy in Hurst TX, close to Mom's house.

 

[melsdad]

Finally back to this project. The inside of the sensor housing is finished.





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[melsdad]

I slightly modified a cat 5e jack to use to connect the wiring to the sensor.



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[melsdad]

I thinned down the sides on the front of the mount and milled the angles in the pocket for the sensor.








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[melsdad]

Next is to mill the clearance to the underside of the mount.




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[melsdad]

Next up is to make the lid and this half of the project will be done.




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[melsdad]

Lid is complete



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