Do you guys want to talk machining here?

[wdchyd]

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

Very Good idea..!!.....:thumbsup:

 

[Luremaker]

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

I'll second that. I purchased a small 3/4hp used milling machine a few years ago but use it mainly as a drill press. I have a very similar rotary table , which came with my mill but have yet to use it. Friends have been dropping off a number of end mills, measuring tools and other milling gadgets. It would be nice to follow a few projects here to learn more about machining.

 

[Baby Grand]

What do you say, Muhammad?

A dedicated forum for machining would open up a whole new world of discussion, attract new members as well as possible new advertising/site sponsorship revenue possibilities ...

To steal an old ad pitch from Honda:
You meet the nicest people on TBN!

-Jim

 

[lostcause]

What do you say, Muhammad?

A dedicated forum for machining would open up a whole new world of discussion, attract new members as well as possible new advertising/site sponsorship revenue possibilities ...

To steal an old ad pitch from Honda:
You meet the nicest people on TBN!

-Jim

i remember this idea being hashed around a year or so ago here. i believe the general consensus was that the welding section was also for other types of fabrication and tools too. the general idea being that this is a tractor related site and not a dedicated fabrication site.

 

[jake98]

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

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That's very cool, thanks for sharing. Does the coolant take more time in cleanup than (if there are any) other options?

The biggest single mistake I made in setting up my shop was putting it 160' from the house. Seemed like a good spot when I was younger.

 

[jake98]

It would be nice to follow a few projects here to learn more about machining.

I have like zero exp. with making metal shavings, but I was under my truck this weekend and spotted a nasty groove in one of my brake rotors... it kind of made me smile.. :laughing:

 

[Shield Arc]

About the only time I ever used my rotary table, I made a new torch mounting bracket for my machine plasma torch. I needed a radius slot, (you can barely see it in this picture). Wow I never dreamed machinist have to have such eye to hand coordination! :confused2:

 

[wdchyd]

Here's one of my rotab's put to a different task....can you see it?

Just add 90vdc vari-motor w/speed reducer, frame and spare old 12" lathe chuck

 

[troutsqueezer]

 

[jake98]

Here's one of my rotab's put to a different task....can you see it?

welding positioner?


Nice job on the steam? engine Troutsqueezer!