Do you guys want to talk machining here?

jake98 · Apr 25, 2012

or rather stick

to welding?

sjames · Apr 25, 2012

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 · Apr 25, 2012

Sweet!
What are your plans for those?

Groo · Apr 25, 2012

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

jake98 · Apr 25, 2012

Baby Grand said:
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 · Apr 25, 2012

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

nope. just trying to branch out a little.

Redneck in training · Apr 26, 2012

jake98 said:
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 · Apr 26, 2012

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 · Apr 26, 2012

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?