Laboratory Development Pictures
Bolt Fixtures (2)


2" dia. stainless steel platens (center)
were faced earlier (the Julia Child method)

Drilled and bored the inner hole to size.
Note the "MADE IN ITALY" 3-jaw chuck
Most Graziano accessories are original

Flip the platen over, and placed on a mill vice

Center drilling the starter holes

Drilling the clearance holes for 1/4" thread

Nice spiral chip. The TiN coated drill bit
cuts very well

Liberal use of chip brush

Boring out flat bottom holes
for the hex socket screws

1/2" end mill for the bolt loading slot

half way there