Kazix tops out

[royce]

After a few mishaps with the postman, I just took possession of a way cool top turned by Kazix.
It spins forever, is really fun and super neat looking.
Thank you kind sir
Royce

 

[kazlx]

Glad you like it!

 

[Capt Chrysler]

Kool!

 

[royce]

My longest spin time up to now was 1 min 47 sec.
I had a goal of breaking 2 min.
I gave her a few spins tonight on a glass plate and got a 2 min 37 sec spin.
I have raised the goal to 3 min.
I've heard that simple minds enjoy simple things and can't really argue that.
Royce

 

[LXCam]

That's cool looking. What's it made out of?

 

[kazlx]

6/4 Ti

 

[LXCam]

6/4 Ti

GTFOH, now that's impressive. Were you using a manual machine and coolant or full blown CNC?

 

[kazlx]

Manual. 1440 Cadillac. Dry.

 

[b-dog]

I dig it!

 

[zkling]

That's sweet! Build a small fixture/stand so you can wrap some string around it and really get it spinning.

 

[Strouty]

So how do we get one????

 

[LXCam]

Manual. 1440 Cadillac. Dry.

 

[mike13u]

Good Stuff Joe

 

[kazlx]

So how do we get one????

Shoot me a PM if you're interested and we can discuss through there or email.

 

[kazlx]

Haha, thanks. It's all about the right tooling and speeds. I bought a nice parting/grooving tool from Walter and it made a huge difference. I can part off 1-3/4" easily. I also got some good inserts from Western tool for general work. Ti isn't super difficult to machine, it's just finicky about speeds and if your tool gets dull, it goes from ok to disaster in about a second. Good, sharp HSS works really well too.

Good Stuff Joe

Thanks Mike!

 

[Knyte Tyne]

You have inspired me to Share...

They are not tops but Yoyo's, Still I couldnt believe the Machining and Precision that goes into these now... So much for the old style Wood with a String in the middle...

https://yoyotricks.com/yoyo-videos/yoyo-reviews/2016-yoyo-buyers-guide-best-yoyo/169941/

 

[royce]

You have inspired me to Share...

They are not tops but Yoyo's, Still I couldnt believe the Machining and Precision that goes into these now... So much for the old style Wood with a String in the middle...

https://yoyotricks.com/yoyo-videos/yoyo-reviews/2016-yoyo-buyers-guide-best-yoyo/169941/

Knyte,
Those are super neato.

Royce

 

[paranoid56]

very cool. here was my first attempt at making one out of stainless, i didnt fully finish it as i wanted to try it lol.
longest hand spin was around 2.40. using a ceramic ball as the point.

 

[LXCam]

Haha, thanks. It's all about the right tooling and speeds. I bought a nice parting/grooving tool from Walter and it made a huge difference. I can part off 1-3/4" easily. I also got some good inserts from Western tool for general work. Ti isn't super difficult to machine, it's just finicky about speeds and if your tool gets dull, it goes from ok to disaster in about a second. Good, sharp HSS works really well too.



Thanks Mike!

Oh I bet. When I first started learning (self taught) how to machine stainless it was a hell of a learning curve.

You have inspired me to Share...

They are not tops but Yoyo's, Still I couldnt believe the Machining and Precision that goes into these now... So much for the old style Wood with a String in the middle...

https://yoyotricks.com/yoyo-videos/yoyo-reviews/2016-yoyo-buyers-guide-best-yoyo/169941/

Holy ****, those are some serious yoyo's.

 

[kazlx]

Oh I bet. When I first started learning (self taught) how to machine stainless it was a hell of a learning curve.

Yea, self taught here as well. I started off with a little Logan lathe and now I have all sorts of machinery haha. Mill stuff is pretty straightforward for me, but there a a million inserts and tooling styles for lathes it's hard to know what's what. I use a local tooling place and they are super helpful. Also latheinserts.com is pretty good all around stuff, except for ti.

 

[LXCam]

Yea, self taught here as well. I started off with a little Logan lathe and now I have all sorts of machinery haha. Mill stuff is pretty straightforward for me, but there a a million inserts and tooling styles for lathes it's hard to know what's what. I use a local tooling place and they are super helpful. Also latheinserts.com is pretty good all around stuff, except for ti.

Ya the mill was much easier to get a handle on, why I'm not sure. And I have a few insert tools for the lathe but really have a hard time determining which inserts to get mainly because all the holders I've purchased have been ebay hand-me-downs. Unlike my mill which I won't hesitate to purchase dedicated tooling for a project, I just have a hard time reaching that deep in my pocket for the lathe only because I'm not sure what would be the best route to go for certain things / applications.

 

[kazlx]

I see you're in SoCal. Where at? I use Western tool for most of my stuff guys take good care of me. Reasonable prices, but always have good recommendations.

 

[kbs2244]

A top was one of the early projects in my HS metal shop.
I knurled my stem.

But my buddy thought ahead and left the center hole in the stem top.
(He may have had some help from his Dad on the idea.)
Then he could wrap a string around the stem, and use a nail to hold it upright while pulling the string.

He was always last man standing..

 

[LXCam]

I see you're in SoCal. Where at? I use Western tool for most of my stuff guys take good care of me. Reasonable prices, but always have good recommendations.

Riverside and I'll have to check them out. Thanks.