Can I be cool like Tim Wiltse?
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Well, I officially joined the amateur machinist club today. Went down to Harbor Freight in Jacksonville, FL and bought the 9x20 lathe. It's a really good deal. I could easily have spent more money buying a mini lathe and all the accessories that came with the 9x20. We're talking follower rest, steady rest, faceplate and a live center just to name a few! To bad they didn't have the first darn bit! Not even the starter kit![X(]
OK, so it's going to be a very long time before I'm cool like Tim and I'll never be cool like ProBroJoe! But, hey! We all gotta start somewhere![sm=lol.gif] I was able to get a set of micrometers, a dial caliper and a digital indicator. I exercised a little restraint since my wife was with me. More goodies to follow before the money runs out!
OK, so it's going to be a very long time before I'm cool like Tim and I'll never be cool like ProBroJoe! But, hey! We all gotta start somewhere![sm=lol.gif] I was able to get a set of micrometers, a dial caliper and a digital indicator. I exercised a little restraint since my wife was with me. More goodies to follow before the money runs out!
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More goodies to follow before the money runs out!
Verticle Mill, Grinder, EDM??
So many machines ... so little money.
Verticle Mill, Grinder, EDM??
So many machines ... so little money.
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Did I forget to add the Digital Read-out to the "To Buy" list?
You will also need an Adjustable 4 Jaw Chuck..
You will also need an Adjustable 4 Jaw Chuck..
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I havn't seen R/C airplanes there but I did pick up a couple of these (on Sale $6-7)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91311
It flies quite well after you tweek the elevators to trim it.
I have a 3.7v Cirrus Micro Juelle system I want to get around putting in it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91311
It flies quite well after you tweek the elevators to trim it.
I have a 3.7v Cirrus Micro Juelle system I want to get around putting in it.
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The HF I was in had two endcaps. One had a selection of six dollar freeflights and the other was thirty dollar "R/C" airplanes. Got one that looks like a kite with a cart hanging down. I forget what they're called. It made my five year old boy grin from ear to ear.
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I can't leave you alone for five minutes! You are going to have to sell a lot of Blinks next weekend. Well, I hope you will at least be able to free-up my next tight engine! Congradulations, I know you have wanted one for a long time.
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skaliwag, That model is one of the best rc fliers that one can convert from free flight. Or so I have read. There is a huge thread on the "other" RC forums do a search for "harbor freight bipe" I think it is under their indoor and micro forum. Quite active.
One of the best features of this model is its ability to handle mild wind conditions.
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One of the best features of this model is its ability to handle mild wind conditions.
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Ahhh geez, been nice knowin' you Patrick. Have fun, we'll see you in a couple months when you come up for air (or run out of money!)
Here's one link to get you started:
http://bedair.org/9x20.html
(I got a million of 'em!)
Here's one link to get you started:
http://bedair.org/9x20.html
(I got a million of 'em!)
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You da' man Bro!! It's strange because I want to be just like AJC! I only wish I could turn out something like ProBro Joe....heck did you see the neat little roller DB made? I am not worthy to be in the same group as they are. Congrats on the new lathe. Now I'll have to come down there and play with it when I have something to big for my machine.
Later,
Tim
You da' man Bro!! It's strange because I want to be just like AJC! I only wish I could turn out something like ProBro Joe....heck did you see the neat little roller DB made? I am not worthy to be in the same group as they are. Congrats on the new lathe. Now I'll have to come down there and play with it when I have something to big for my machine.
Later,
Tim
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Well, I guess I should get working on those engine plans again so Patrick will have something to make on his new lathe... Congrats on the new toy.
Two things you are going to want to go with the lathe if you don't have then already. One is a drill press and the other a 4x6 metal bandsaw. Soon after that you'll want one of the small mill drills. And then to go with all that a rotary table. Those are the biggies. In between there's a ton of nickel and di ........ er.... $30 and $40 dollar items that'll keep you well broke.
The good thing is that you can make a lot of your own stuff. A boring bar post and bar set is super easy and a very useful accessory. But to make one you need some various size round bars for the bars themselves and a chunk of 2x2 steel bar...... that's where the metal cuting bandsaw comes in. You ever tried to hand hacksaw through a piece of 2x2 steel? ....
Two things you are going to want to go with the lathe if you don't have then already. One is a drill press and the other a 4x6 metal bandsaw. Soon after that you'll want one of the small mill drills. And then to go with all that a rotary table. Those are the biggies. In between there's a ton of nickel and di ........ er.... $30 and $40 dollar items that'll keep you well broke.
The good thing is that you can make a lot of your own stuff. A boring bar post and bar set is super easy and a very useful accessory. But to make one you need some various size round bars for the bars themselves and a chunk of 2x2 steel bar...... that's where the metal cuting bandsaw comes in. You ever tried to hand hacksaw through a piece of 2x2 steel? ....
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I do machining for a living, over 30 yrs now, I do a lot of what some call "micro Machining" very tight tolerence work useing tool room lathes, (Hardinge or clones of them ) Very Precise mills, CNC and conventional and jig bore work,I have to know Heat treating, and have a good knowledge of the alloys to make parts from for best performance in the application, it gets deep. It is a hard learned skill to be able to get to the point where you can machine tight tolerences in the .0001 range and hit it without scrapping the first piece you try. Over the yrs, I have been wanting to get my own machines, the good stuff like I use at work.
Just now as of late, I am finally able to start getting some equipment for myself. You have to love machining, day in, day out. I get tired of doing it all the time. This thread has sparked some intrigue in myself, I am wondering now if I really want to come home from work and do more of the same in my spare time. Making your own small engines to use is a blast, and it does promote that "self Worth" feeling from acomplishment. I highly recomend people pursue it as a hobby so to keep from getting burned out from HAVING to do it for a living. It really doesnt pay bad though
Just now as of late, I am finally able to start getting some equipment for myself. You have to love machining, day in, day out. I get tired of doing it all the time. This thread has sparked some intrigue in myself, I am wondering now if I really want to come home from work and do more of the same in my spare time. Making your own small engines to use is a blast, and it does promote that "self Worth" feeling from acomplishment. I highly recomend people pursue it as a hobby so to keep from getting burned out from HAVING to do it for a living. It really doesnt pay bad though
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Bruce, the bandsaw is a "must have" item. We'll see if I can swing it soon. Already got a drill press and vise. Some tooling and a four jaw chuck is on my "order-by-Monday" list.
Tim, when this thing is mounted and the control line circle is complete, you may have found a vacation paradise.
I suddenly realized yesterday how old I am. In the past I've used similar machinery. As I was looking at my new toy, it settled in the pit of my stomach just how long ago it was. Wow, I need to get to work and make some simple stuff! I looked at my new micrometers and couldn't even remember how to read them!
Toad, if I came home and had to work on telephones, I'd pull my hair out. 'Cept I don't have any left!
Tim, when this thing is mounted and the control line circle is complete, you may have found a vacation paradise.
I suddenly realized yesterday how old I am. In the past I've used similar machinery. As I was looking at my new toy, it settled in the pit of my stomach just how long ago it was. Wow, I need to get to work and make some simple stuff! I looked at my new micrometers and couldn't even remember how to read them!
Toad, if I came home and had to work on telephones, I'd pull my hair out. 'Cept I don't have any left!
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FINALLY!!! My tooling finally got here yesterday afternoon. This cold is really kicking my tail, but I couldn't go ONE MORE DAY without making something. All I had in the way of material was a 3/4" dia brass punch. Here's the result-
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I wasn't criticizing, I like it. Sometimes you need to add nose weight and a heavy hub is the best way because it puts the least amount of weight as far forward as possible and it acts as a flywheel.
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I am like Toad. Coming home to a tool room is like a bus driver taking a vacation on Greyhound. But I do have everything short of a bridgeport (sold it to buy a motorcycle a few years back) and all the tooling a girl could want. The big challenge for me is working in wood[X(]. It just doesn't work the same, much mor challenging from my experience.
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ORIGINAL: Bipe Flyer
I wasn't criticizing,
I wasn't criticizing,
It sure was fun! I made that one without planning ahead, so now I'm drawing up some gadgets to do next. I'll have some additional material Monday, so I can try my hand at a spinner soon.