The Machine Work Thread

[12husky]

Not for everyone. But they really are great when you realize you don’t need a ton of junk in your wallet everywhere you go. Or even good for storing cards you don’t use all the time.

I’ve carried mine everyday for the last year. One of the best Christmas presents I’ve gotten!


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[kazlx]

Thanks! Don't want to derail the thread, but it's appreciated.

 

[bullnerd]

Thanks! Don't want to derail the thread, but it's appreciated.

You're a derailleur! Get it...your into bikes... you derai...nevermind.

 

[TheLoamRanger]

Should at least make him a flat surface (or give him a pillow) to lie on!
I'm sure he's your best friend, as are mine to me...

Duke is my buddy. I put a bed under the cart for a while, but he never used it so it went back inside. He normally prefers to bark at me so I'll throw the ball for my other dog (yes....throw the ball for the other dog).

I recently needed to add a clutch kit to my Can-Am SXS which requires complete dissembly of both the primary and secondary clutch's...

Very nice work. I've found making tools to be especially rewarding, and you certainly have some nice, functional tools to show for it!

You're a derailleur! Get it...your into bikes... you derai...nevermind.

Bikes are good. All bike jokes are appreciated.

 

[TheLoamRanger]

I have a kind of rigid outlook, when home based machine work comes up. A group thinks themselves 'hobbyists'.
I reject that. When you replicate or supplant commercial items, the same operations are performed, in lesser scale. That one choose work 'no profit' is business, not capabilities.
And should civilization stumble, who you think can get it back on it's feet?

Your post made me think a bit..

To me if it doesn't make any money, it's basically a hobby regardless of capabilities.
I think everyone posting in this thread takes pride the work they do, which is why there are so many great parts and tools being posted. People make good parts, not machines or tools or anything like that. Tools are just tools.

As for the same operations being performed at a lesser scale, isn't that the spirit of any hobby?
- I can drive a car fast (at the track?), but I'm not a pro racer.
- I can cook a good meal for a party of people, but I'm not a chef.
- I can fix my own car, but I'm not an auto mechanic.
- I can machine some of my own parts, but I'm not a machinist.

Regardless, I think we can all agree doing anything out in the shop or garage is a better use of time than picking lint out of our belly buttons. We get to use our hands and our brains to solve problems and make things. That's the good life.

 

[bullnerd]

Your post made me think a bit..

To me if it doesn't make any money, it's basically a hobby regardless of capabilities.
I think everyone posting in this thread takes pride the work they do, which is why there are so many great parts and tools being posted. People make good parts, not machines or tools or anything like that. Tools are just tools.

As for the same operations being performed at a lesser scale, isn't that the spirit of any hobby?
- I can drive a car fast (at the track?), but I'm not a pro racer.
- I can cook a good meal for a party of people, but I'm not a chef.
- I can fix my own car, but I'm not an auto mechanic.
- I can machine some of my own parts, but I'm not a machinist.

Regardless, I think we can all agree doing anything out in the shop or garage is a better use of time than picking lint out of our belly buttons. We get to use our hands and our brains to solve problems and make things. That's the good life.

 

[MushCreek]

Your post made me think a bit..

To me if it doesn't make any money, it's basically a hobby regardless of capabilities.
I think everyone posting in this thread takes pride the work they do, which is why there are so many great parts and tools being posted. People make good parts, not machines or tools or anything like that. Tools are just tools.

As for the same operations being performed at a lesser scale, isn't that the spirit of any hobby?
- I can drive a car fast (at the track?), but I'm not a pro racer.
- I can cook a good meal for a party of people, but I'm not a chef.
- I can fix my own car, but I'm not an auto mechanic.
- I can machine some of my own parts, but I'm not a machinist.

Regardless, I think we can all agree doing anything out in the shop or garage is a better use of time than picking lint out of our belly buttons. We get to use our hands and our brains to solve problems and make things. That's the good life.

I suppose that's true. I designed my own house, but I'm not an architect. I built it, but I'm not a builder. Etc., etc. I happen to be a tool maker by trade, but the stuff I do at home I consider hobby-related, even though I have 45 years in the trade. I've seen some truly amazing 'amateur' machining that I know a lot of the guys I've worked with over the years would be hard-pressed to duplicate.

 

[kazlx]

Big win for me this weekend. Made my own vacuum fixture setup. Worked awesome and I will be using it a ton. I picked up a few venturi vacuum pumps at an auction since I’ve wanted a setup for a while. Decided to just go for it. The pumps work great and I just machined up a small plate to try out.

 

[matt_i]

Old school between centers work at 34rpms. Machining some alignment pucks on the top of a jib crane bearing plate so it can be rewelded true to the tube. 11" disk on a 12" lathe.





Drive dog is a piece of flat stock temporarily welded to the top. Also handy for the ground clamp

 

[txvwnut]

Re-doing my flow bench setup so I had to(more like wanted to) make new bore plates, deck plate and valve opener.

 

[chickenfarmer]

Big win for me this weekend. Made my own vacuum fixture setup. Worked awesome and I will be using it a ton. I picked up a few venturi vacuum pumps at an auction since I’ve wanted a setup for a while. Decided to just go for it. The pumps work great and I just machined up a small plate to try out.

That is super cool! I've never seen anything like that

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[txvwnut]

I needed a longer adapter for my compression tester so I can do a compression test on my 7.3 powerstroke. So an hour and a half later on the lathe and mill I think I may have one.

 

[slodat]

First part on my Tree Journeyman 425 cnc mill. I did a complete controls replacement. CAD and CAM all done in Fusion 360 for the first time. I’ve used Vectric Aspire for my cnc router for the last three years. Had a few issues, but can’t complain for my first part on the machine with new CAD and CAM to learn and sort out.

Felt like it’s a nice finish for my first part though. Been working through the NYC CNC online Fusion 360 CAD and CAM courses. They have helped a ton. Lots to learn.

Happy to see my Z setup is good. Left 0.025 above the jaw and didn’t crash

This is child’s play compared to what you guys do. I appreciate the inspiration.







After OP2:


It’s making a big mess of chips and a lot of fun!

 

[matt_i]

Great job on getting thru the control change and getting that first part done! that's got to be a very satisfying piece What are those "bite jaws" you are using on your vise?

 

[slodat]

I think I'll save my first part. It has issues that prevent me from using it.

I have to say, I am thrilled!

I bought them on ebay. $120 shipped when I bought them. They fit my budget. I'd like Orange vises but I'm on a Kurt DX6 budget.

 

[kazlx]

Nice job. I've always heard good things about the Trees. Check out the Anderson Serra Jaws. You can get just the inserts for $100. Pretty easy to make the jaws and you can easily use aluminum for them.

https://andersonmanufacturinginc.com/products/6-inch-serra-jaw

 

[kazlx]

Running some more of these bike suspension sockets. Checking the width of the flats with a gauge block stack.

 

[slodat]

Nice job. I've always heard good things about the Trees. Check out the Anderson Serra Jaws. You can get just the inserts for $100. Pretty easy to make the jaws and you can easily use aluminum for them.

https://andersonmanufacturinginc.com/products/6-inch-serra-jaw

Thank you! I've been following your stuff since the plasma table build days. It's been inspiring to watch you progress.

For me, the Tree is a great machine. It will be great for learning on. If the products work out, it will be a great machine for the next guy, too. I put a lot of effort into getting the controls right so the next guy has a good machine. And, it's a decent sized mill that will run on single or three phase.

I had forgotten about the Serra Jaws. Thanks for reminding me. I'll use the ebay ones until I have a reason to change. OR.. I have money for Orange vises.

 

[dkmc]

First part on my Tree Journeyman 425 cnc mill. I did a complete controls replacement.

What control did you go with? Any pics?

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Running some more of these bike suspension sockets. Checking the width of the flats with a gauge block stack.

Your sockets look bitchin', but no love for the RockShox 24mm?

 

[kazlx]

Your sockets look bitchin', but no love for the RockShox 24mm?

That's up. Prob going to make a set.

 

[slodat]

What control did you go with? Any pics?

I did a full build thread on the mill.

Centroid control, Hitachi closed loop vector VFD, brushless AC servos.

 

[slodat]

I had to quite a bit of diagnosing and sorting out a issues. Looks like I have the mill dialed in pretty well finally. I'm happy to say I made the part I've been using to test this all out. Part turned out alright. Two sided part using two WCS. Fusion 360 for CAD and CAM. Really happy with Fusion for CAM on the mill.

 

[matt_i]

The part is looking good! Does fusion 360 give you a G-code file that you export to the control?

 

[slodat]

The part is looking good! Does fusion 360 give you a G-code file that you export to the control?

Yes, I post from Fusion to the machine. The post processors are really good. Fusion is a hell of a good deal!

 

[slodat]

Cool, small milestone tonight. First time doing both operations of a two sided part in the same program. Side one on the right, side two on the left. Ran well!

Simple part.. small plate for the mill leveling screws. Had the idea to put a thrust bearing in to make turning the leveling screw easier. And, better than it just digging into the material and wanting to walk around. I’m not sure if it’s a good idea, was fun to make and I’m sure I’ll find out when I set the machine down.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

 

[larry4406]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

Excellent!

 

[Bears Fan]

Teddy Grahams, glass of milk, handful of markers and a Bridgeport


Vote for Dad Of The Year!

 

[KBigg]

Thats awesome, is she hooked now? My bosses kid got to play around on our index mill and hes hooked at 9 or 10.

 

[zmotorsports]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

Awesome.

 

[4 FN 27]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

Nice!!!

 

[bradpac]

Haha, that is the most badass thing I've seen all year. Good job BB&G

 

[fartymarty]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

Nail Polish and a Bridgeport, thread of Awesome parenting.

 

[FishingMan]

Way to go getting kids involved in something alot better than video games.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Thats awesome, is she hooked now?

At first I tried to help with applying the WD-40, but she quickly insisted she do it all! With a big motor and .4375" bit, I let her hang from that quill and let the machine eat!

Way to go getting kids involved in something alot better than video games.

That's my goal. We're definitely guilty of handing the kids a tablet when we need a moment of sanity, but we recognize that's not a good practice and try to minimize it.



I think as parents we're too quick to tell our kids "no" when it comes to stuff that can be dangerous, but I think that's more to the detriment of their development. My girls (4 and 2) walk past my Bridgeport every day and will often turn the knobs or start pressing buttons out of curiosity. When I do find a little bit of time to make something I often have to yell at them to get back into the house because they aren't wearing shoes/safety glasses, etc. When my wife called asking to think of something we could "build" together for her school assignment I thought it would be a good time to introduce her to the machine. Now that we've worked on the Bridgeport together, I think she has a different respect for it and hopefully it will trigger something inside her. I definitely was her favorite parent last night!

The one good thing that has come out of this COVID-19 pandemic is nobody has any obligations, so we have no excuse not to take a little extra time with our kids.

 

[Everett33]

Here are a few things I have made or worked on between my freshman year of college (2013) and now at where I work as a Design Engineer. Gun drilling on a Toyoda horizontal, manual milling on a Bridgeport, CNC milling on a Haas VM3, Jig Grinding on a Moore.

 

[larry_g]

My daughter had to "build" something as part of her home schooling assignment and share it with her classmates on Facebook. I'm tired of picking up markers, so I figured if we build something to hold them she might be excited to put them all back when she's done.

She learned deburring, turned some handles, and lubricated and drilled all 15 holes by herself (closely supervised for the helicopter parents out there).

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=990745&d=1585106315

Love this picture. Did she learn why real cowboys wear their pants on the outside of their boots?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

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Love this picture. Did she learn why real cowboys wear their pants on the outside of their boots?

lg
no neat sig line

Ha, I'm the wrong guy to be giving advice on the proper use of cowboy apparel! She originally wanted to work in sandles, so tucked in jeans was ok by me.

 

[Hephaestus29]

Tucked in jeans would be ok until chips start
flying in them.