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KateKayleyFlyMy partner and I are embarking on a new and fun project. We are going to attempt to build a circular sock knitting machine #CSM from 3d printed parts. Here is a pic of one of the gears. I will post updates as we progress.
OK, so today I allowed myself an entire day to tinker with my 3d printed circular sock knitting machine, or CSM. Up until now, I have been doing the preliminary work of sanding, filing, and fitting parts.
My first effort just did not work well, mainly because when I cut the slots for the springs in the cam rod ends, I did not cut them deep enough. I tried gluing the springs into the slots, and the glue failed.
So, my partner has printed new ones and I am getting them ready to install now.
Another thing I did wrong was that I did not sand the slots in the cylinder well enough so that the needles fell very freely. I made the mistake of beginning with the 72 slot cylinder, and so now I am making the second attempt with the 48 slot cylinder. If I can get it to work then I will resand the bigger one. With the new cams.
I noticed that many folks have used steel cams, and those are fairly unobtainium for me. So I am making the cams stronger by soaking them with glue and filing smooth.
My partner is also printing updates for the new camshell in preparation for adding the ribber attachment.
Krista@KateKayleyFly What a fun project! My husband and I used #3DPrinting and #WoodWork to make an electronic spinning wheel. It was loads fun to make and I always am tickled to spin on it.
Solace in Stitches@KateKayleyFly it's fun! We made one too and I've knitted quite a few pairs already. Are you making Steve Turner's version?
@SolaceInStitches Yes. We are still printing parts and awaiting the arrival of our shipment of needles.
@KateKayleyFly great! Be prepared to do a lot of fine tuning and trial amd errors. Have you ever used a CSM before? Else start watching a bunch of videos on them already
@SolaceInStitches I have not used a CSM before, but I already have a bunch of videos under my belt. And, for most of my life, I repaired finicky woodwind instruments for a living. So this should be doable. Maybe. 😂
@KateKayleyFly it'll be an adventure!!