Cutting keyways?

[sideways]

Anyone got any ideas on how to cut keyways? I don't want to use an angle grinder (or a Dremel) as I'l probably stuff it up (and this is something I cant afford to stuff up). Obviously, I don't have acces to a mill, I might be able to use a friends metal lathe though, I'm thinking an end mill in the lathe chuck and the object(s) I'm keying bolted to the tool holder so I can accurately move it horizontally, what do you think? Any ideas?

I did a search on the forum and saw that Russ cut his own pretty nicely, how did you do it Russ2251?

Thanks

Hayden

 

[Russ2251]

It's an Idea that came from Mr. Kibble.
So far I have done it on 3 pto's with a 4th on the way.
Use a Dremel with reinforced cutting wheels, small chainsaw files and abrasive stones to finish it off.
Simply draw or scribe straight lines and cut between lines. Use calipers to check dimensions as you work.
Takes time and patience.

 

[sideways]

It's an Idea that came from Mr. Kibble.
So far I have done it on 3 pto's with a 4th on the way.
Use a Dremel with reinforced cutting wheels, small chainsaw files and abrasive stones to finish it off.
Simply draw or scribe straight lines and cut between lines. Use calipers to check dimensions as you work.
Takes time and patience.

Thanks Russ! I'l give it a shot then.

Thanks

Hayden