Hi All,
Here are some pictures of a model I am currently working on. Started it a year ago and figured it's time to get her done.
All the the shafts and threads were done on the cnc lathe. Another 24 hours and it should be done.
RICH

Just a few more close up pictures of the handle, feed clutch assembly, universal joint ( still need to make another set as they are a different size), and some parts in the making. The ball for the universal joint was cnc'd on the lathe. I attached a picture of the cutter used to cut the slots in the bed. Some things just need to be made.
RICH

Shown are the ball for the universal joint, and the cutter arbor with draw bar.
The ball is only 3/16 inches in diameter. The .062" hole perpendicular to the the stock is drilled, then the stcok is placed in the lathe and the hole on axis center is drilled, now a ball radius is done on the end of the stock and then another partial
radius done leaving about .010" thick shafting. Very fine cuts are required and all goes well you have a pecfect ball with four holes in it. Material is C/S for the ball. Yes, you could just take the temper out of a ball bearing and drill it, but then, it wouldn't have been an interesting piece to make. 
RICH

Wow Rich, that looks great. Certainly a labor of love I would think. Maybe you can have it done in time to have a small Santa running it under the tree? Can you imagine how many years it will be admired and loved? That is great!

Brett

Very nice work.

very nice indeed!

Excellent work Rich.

Tweakie.

Looks beautiful! Well done Rich!

Daniel

Brett,
An Elf may be more appropriate for running it since Santa is just a supervisor. 
Hope to have it done by Christmas.
 
The next model will take some time but should be more interesting. The project is going to be a 
scaled down version of a Coonan 357 Mag or model 629 S&W 44 mag.  Not sure how small you can go and still
maintain functionality. I can get diverted rather quickly.   

RICH

 

that looks really nice Rich. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing the photos.