My New Toy! (Pics)

[Seancass]

I am sorry. Forget the Mill.. How killer is that mustache Nick is rocking.. Seriously I see a little Chuck Norris in that lip hair..

I see more Inglorious Brad Pitt. I hope that's not an insult.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Nah, no insult... I started w/ a mustache overseas, but tried to get back w/ my high school sweet heart when i came home so the stache went away.... now that i put a ring on that finger i can get away with the stash again.... at least for the winter, i will shave it for the summer months as i dont like the lake water in it.... hard to shake water off your head and mustache at the same time.

 

[LLDJR]

Nick, you can rock the table to and fro and this can show you "potential" run out, but if you keep the locks snug it does not matter, it only gives you an indication of how worn the ways surfaces are.

Not a big deal, it is only important to be careful if you take a big cut the table can jump if the locks are not snug

 

[IndyGunworks]

I had a table jump on me the other day... ended up shattering the keyway cutter sending part of it into my knuckle... but i am still a newb at machining....

with the table locks as loose as possible, there is ZERO movement, and i mean ZERO

 

[lovemachine]

If you take out the backlash, that would help too. When you lock the table down, move the dials the opposite way into the backlash. That way if/when the table moves, it won't change your settings and won't have to scrap your work. Its actually the way your suppose to do it anyway.

 

[oneford4x4]

nice! oh the fun to be had enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[IndyGunworks]

If you take out the backlash, that would help too. When you lock the table down, move the dials the opposite way into the backlash. That way if/when the table moves, it won't change your settings and won't have to scrap your work. Its actually the way your suppose to do it anyway.

it only has around 35 thou of backlash in the middle, if that.... and while i understand what you are saying i have no practical experience w/ it...
do any of you guys know of any milling for dummies videos? because as of right now i just have a very large drill press....

 

[lovemachine]

I know theres all kinds of videos on YouTube. Depending on how much you want to spend, Ivy Tech has EXCELLENT machining courses. I've taken them. And the 30-35 thousands is plenty. You wouldn't have to turn the dial back that much, just til it loosens up. Then take your large cut, and then bring the dial back to the original number you left it at

 

[lovemachine]

I just saw that Amazon.com has some videos on there that are faily cheap. Machining, basic machining, milling....

 

[Marc]

kicka** i see some custom work being done

 

[IndyGunworks]

I know theres all kinds of videos on YouTube. Depending on how much you want to spend, Ivy Tech has EXCELLENT machining courses. I've taken them. And the 30-35 thousands is plenty. You wouldn't have to turn the dial back that much, just til it loosens up. Then take your large cut, and then bring the dial back to the original number you left it at

i have been looking into a machine class, but everytime i do the search i get nothing but garbage.... is this the ivy tech here in indy? the one 10 miles north of my home?

 

[lovemachine]

Indianapolis50 West Fall Creek Parkway North DriveIndianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-4800

Thats the one I went to. I liked it a lot

 

[lovemachine]

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Machine-Tools-Student-Steve/dp/0078307228/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267064927&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Technology Of Machine Tools Student Edition (9780078307225): Steve F. Krar, Arthur R. Gill, Peter Smid, Steve Krar: Books[/ame]

That's the text book I used. Lots of great info in there. Not cheap, but it was still worth it.

 

[dubsac]

Dang, i wonder what your neighbors were thinking when you were moving that beast into your garage. There goes the neighborhood j/k. Probably going to get with you in the near future to get some sights for my XD.

 

[lovemachine]

Here's the list of classes that they offer for Machine Tool. These are all great classes. When I took it, the instructors at the time really knew their stuff.
https://wwwapps.ivytech.edu/cgi-bin/curr/gpprogram_list.cgi?yearlist=2009&campuslist=Core Curriculum#

Ok that link doesn't work, but its easy to find on the website. sorry

 

[IndyGunworks]

https://wwwapps.ivytech.edu/cor3/d/...8XbCHu5NKhaLc4GS9lHYX8SUWMjTD9T7kJWk8tje2w7aP

perfect...

for now though, i am looking for a video, for some quick info... mostly on tramming, but need some other info as well... although, a book would make a good referance point for the future... i just think it would be easier if i saw it done.

 

[42769vette]

i was wondering where in your garage you put it.

by the way im supprised you wernt wearing your camo jacket in this pic. oh ya its on my table

 

[Litlratt]

Congrats!!

Let the breaking of eggs commence.....we're looking forward to the omelette.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Congrats!!

Let the breaking of eggs commence.....we're looking forward to the omelette.

ill be breaking a hell of a alot more than eggs.... but i think ill be serving fillet mignon....

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

OMG DUDE...CONGRATS AS ALWAYS