06-04-2012, 09:12 AM
Sorry for the confusion I caused by fixing the error in my post. If there is any consensus on whether mistakes should stay or be fixed, I'll be glad to go with what people think is best.
(06-11-2012, 09:03 AM)Rickabilly Wrote: [ -> ]The beauty of Asian Machine tools is that you an improve them as much as you like, and end up with a truly beautiful and very competant machine, depending on the skill and effort applied the machines can be every bit as good as high end European tools without the massive initial outlay, considering that hobbyists are working metal for fun anyway it seems to be an ideal set of circumstances to me, of course this depends on getting a good square, defect free, rigid casting in the first place so if one intends to do serious upgrades to an Asian tool they should be very critical of the particular machine before taking delivery.
Oh and that is a really nice Knob you've made there!
Best regards
Rick
(07-24-2012, 07:15 PM)NevadaBlue Wrote: [ -> ]Pretty knobs are always nice.
Now I know what to use my boring head for. Actually I want to attempt a taper cut on the lathe with a center mounted in the bar to make the offset, but first I should use it for something like this.
(06-03-2012, 10:32 AM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]I've done the same thing to make quill locking pins for my mill. The cutouts almost appear to be straight cut rather than an arc. But I was cutting a larger radius.....
Math isn't my strong point so don't confuse me with facts Henry.
I just thought your cutouts would have had a wider arc than they do at that size radius. Which just goes to prove - "Be cool, stay in school!"