Murdoch's War-Machine MkIII research thread

[Guster]

That looks more decent. Looks like a camlock spindle nose meaning you should be able to fit more through the spindle and easier to change chucks too.

Now to keep an eye on specials and sales.

 

[vintagespeed1956]

..I work at a shop where we do cylindrical grinding, I'D and OD. Now I am not a grinder but I am a quick study...

and? i'm a systems analyst. neither of those titles are going to help you fabricate an entire aluminum suit of armor.

i suggest you buy a TIG and start practicing, AC on thin/soft aluminum isn't easy but you can learn with lots of time under the hood.

i'm into my TIG for under a grand with all consumables, AC/DC/240v/200A

i dont see a lathe doing you much good in fabricating the parts you posted images of?

 

[Murdoch]

and? i'm a systems analyst. neither of those titles are going to help you fabricate an entire aluminum suit of armor.

i suggest you buy a TIG and start practicing, AC on thin/soft aluminum isn't easy but you can learn with lots of time under the hood.

i'm into my TIG for under a grand with all consumables, AC/DC/240v/200A

i dont see a lathe doing you much good in fabricating the parts you posted images of?

Well that is something to think about. Thanks for you input man...GM

 

[Guster]

Sandbagger is coming along nicely:
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=186158&page=41

How are you coming along?

 

[Murdoch]

Just an update, I had just attended the Hogtown metal meet in Scarborough this past Saturday. I was looking to understand metal forming with hammers, wheeling, shrink and stretching. Totally blew me away in regards to the passion for the build that these guys have. I've got a whole new respect for anyone working in this field. The guys took me, a noob to the craft and threw me in there right away. I had only made a bowl and a mini fender but by the end of the day, my arm was rubber lol. These skills that I recently have been introduced to will need to be honed and perfected as I am going this route with my build...GM

 

[Guster]

Nice to get to work with all the right equipment but also overwhelming when you realise how much all the nice tools cost. There has been a bit of a revival in sheetmetalwork and specialist second hand tooling like wheels, planishers, shrink+stretchers and rotary swages are going for a premium these days. I've been collecting a few bits and would like to make some of my own. Was investigating making an electromagnetic folder and just barely covered from the sticker shock of copper wire to make the coil for it.
http://aaybee.com.au/Magnabend/Building Your Own Magnabend.html
Will have to settle for a classic design instead.

Time to get some hammers, dollies, bags and start practicing then.

This thread reminded me and I just caught up with Sandbagger's progress. He's started painting already.

 

[Murdoch]

Sandbagger has a great build going on. One of the reasons why I opted for metal. I have already picked up some tools, So far I have a ton of jewelers hand tools. I had a beater bag made, a cheap English wheel and bench top break. I am debarking a stump lol. Very motivated but I need to be careful not to waste as materials cost and so does time. Just have to get some quality mallets and I am good to start...GM