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Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?

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Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
on: November 28, 2016, 05:46:34 PM
Just as the subject says? I kinda have a few questions and maybe a project?
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #1 on: November 29, 2016, 10:40:24 AM
Not professionally or very often, but I know enough not to wreck the machine and I've still got all my fingers.  What do you need to know and what are you planning?


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #2 on: November 29, 2016, 12:40:59 PM
I make programs for CNC lathes and mills for a living :D


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #3 on: November 29, 2016, 01:42:03 PM
I have a lathe in Halifax, which is absolutely no help to anyone.  Does that count?  :P

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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #4 on: November 29, 2016, 04:45:29 PM
I have a lathe in Halifax, which is absolutely no help to anyone.  Does that count?  :P

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Lol, um no :(
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #5 on: November 29, 2016, 05:02:46 PM
Not professionally or very often, but I know enough not to wreck the machine and I've still got all my fingers.  What do you need to know and what are you planning?
Well that's good, I took a machine class waaaay back, and I know at least you don't leave the wrench in the chuck to keep fingers, lol.. I'm after a metal pen, I saw one but their supposedly on break, so if they don't come back soon I was wondering if anyone could make one?
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #6 on: November 29, 2016, 06:04:40 PM
Not professionally or very often, but I know enough not to wreck the machine and I've still got all my fingers.  What do you need to know and what are you planning?
Well that's good, I took a machine class waaaay back, and I know at least you don't leave the wrench in the chuck to keep fingers, lol.. I'm after a metal pen, I saw one but their supposedly on break, so if they don't come back soon I was wondering if anyone could make one?
JR

Well, what kind of metal pen are you eyeing for? Picture of it? Material? Other purpose than writing? There are a few brands making pen/ pencil with metal casings, so chances are, you can find a very good and stylish pen without going thru the trouble of making one (not talking about Chinese junk Cross pens here).


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #7 on: November 29, 2016, 06:16:02 PM
Not professionally or very often, but I know enough not to wreck the machine and I've still got all my fingers.  What do you need to know and what are you planning?
Well that's good, I took a machine class waaaay back, and I know at least you don't leave the wrench in the chuck to keep fingers, lol.. I'm after a metal pen, I saw one but their supposedly on break, so if they don't come back soon I was wondering if anyone could make one?
JR

Well, what kind of metal pen are you eyeing for? Picture of it? Material? Other purpose than writing? There are a few brands making pen/ pencil with metal casings, so chances are, you can find a very good and stylish pen without going thru the trouble of making one (not talking about Chinese junk Cross pens here).
Just simple stainless steel, here's a pic, I have a few more, the manufacturer does it with or without the clip, but it's a bolt action, so a simple piston that slides inside, a groove for the bolt threaded into the piston, and a knurled grip.
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #8 on: November 29, 2016, 07:03:52 PM
Believe it or not I made this pen about 9yrs ago, it's made from a 3/8" x 6" bolt, yet I way I made it is what you won't believe, I took a 6" drill bit, put it in a hand drill, put the bolt in the vise, cut the head off, and drilled it by hand from both sides.. and then sanded it to feel better. Heavy pen, just sucks with the plastic on the tip..
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #9 on: December 01, 2016, 11:56:36 AM
Looks like a fun project, but I haven't got time to do any machine work right now - and I'm going to lose access to the lathe and mill in a couple of weeks for good. :cry:


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #10 on: December 01, 2016, 04:24:31 PM
Looks like a fun project, but I haven't got time to do any machine work right now - and I'm going to lose access to the lathe and mill in a couple of weeks for good. :cry:
No biggie,
but that sucks why are you losing access?
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #11 on: December 01, 2016, 04:27:36 PM
My company are shutting the office and workshop I work in and moving the machines to our Mexico site.  The new factory I'm going to be working in doesn't have the same machine shop facilities.


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #12 on: December 01, 2016, 04:47:58 PM
My company are shutting the office and workshop I work in and moving the machines to our Mexico site.  The new factory I'm going to be working in doesn't have the same machine shop facilities.
Ok, so you will still be keeping your position just moving to a new facility.
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As I sit on my Crapper Throne in the Reading Room and explode on the Commode, thinking, how my flush beat John’s and Jerry’s pair? Jack’s had to run for the Water Closet yet ended up tripping on a Can bowing and hitting his Head on the Porcelain God! 🚽


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #13 on: December 01, 2016, 05:00:07 PM
Yeah, same job but different location.


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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #14 on: December 01, 2016, 05:05:52 PM
I have access to a mill, lathe and even a CNC mill now (i'm pretty stoked about it actually). However, personal projects are technically verboten, although I might be able to convince the shop manager if I tell him I'm doing it for practice.....

Want me to talk to him about it? I honestly could use the practice.
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Re: Who here operates a machine lathe/mill?
Reply #15 on: December 03, 2016, 11:44:14 AM
I have a lathe in Halifax, which is absolutely no help to anyone.  Does that count?  :P

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