Do you guys want to talk machining here?

[jake98]

or rather stick to welding?

 

[sjames]

I'm sure many folks with tractors might also have some machining capability.

otoh, the machining forums that do exist are not terribly busy with the exception of PM.

did you buy the rotab and tail-stock for a specific project? care to share?

 

[Baby Grand]

Sweet!
What are your plans for those?

 

[Groo]

I'd love to get my mitts on some machine tools, but lack the shop space and money

 

[jake98]

Sweet!
What are your plans for those?

I'm trying to learn to think circular...
Got a dividing plate set with it, going to try a few practice runs this afternoon, no idea what specifically to make, maybe some spoked buggy wheels?

 

[jake98]

did you buy the rotab and tail-stock for a specific project?

nope. just trying to branch out a little.

 

[Redneck in training]

or rather stick to welding?

I would talk machining. I just built a shop and saving money for a
lathe, milling machine, CNC plasma cutter etc.

 

[Baby Grand]

Looks like you are ready to start makin' chips! Having had access to a Bridgeport mill and a Southbend lathe in the past, I often find a need for one in the present. There's only so much one can do with a drill press.

Maybe a separate TBN forum for machining - similar to the one for welding - would kick start some discussions.

 

[brewdog]

My son and I purchased a mill and lathe not long ago. The lathe hasn't arrived yet. He wants to get a rotary table and vice like you have in the photo. I've been reading the books and learning the calculations for cutting the metal types, cutter head speeds, tool design etc. The books are great but it really helps to have a machine to practice with. Great topic, thanks for bringing it up. What projects are you planning for the rotary table?

 

[wdchyd]

It's great to talk about it....but better to do it....

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