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(06-30-2012, 08:09 AM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]
(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: [ -> ]Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.
"Billy G"
Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import Thumbsup
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DaveH

What's it matter? 17428

It's 5% machine, and 95% operator anyway! Big Grin
(06-30-2012, 10:57 AM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]
(06-30-2012, 08:09 AM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]
(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: [ -> ]Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.
"Billy G"
Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import Thumbsup
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DaveH

What's it matter? 17428

It's 5% machine, and 95% operator anyway! Big Grin
Ya! what he said!!Smiley-signs064

Jerry.Popcorn

Bill Gruby

It doesn't Willie. That was for my cabitzer. He likes to needle in PM's so I cut him short this time. A lathe is a lathe,

"Billy G" Big Grin
Goodness, I was just commenting that Bill had made some modifications to his lathe. that's all - no more, no less.

Apologies Bill, it was in no way meant to take away any credit away from your skill and expertise, in fact it was just the opposite. Thumbsup

I wish I hadn't said it now Popcorn
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DaveH

Bill Gruby

Just let it go Dave. The fault is mine. It has nothing to do with any of you. Thank you for the compliment.

"Billy G" Thumbsup
hi looking forward to this billed Thumbsup
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Bill
Looking forward to this build log DroolDroolDrool
John

Bill Gruby

The prints call for 2000+ hours so set in for the long haul. I'm about 400 hours in now.

"Billy G" Smiley-dancenana

Bill Gruby

Three shots of the finished case blank. From here it had to be set aside because I have no mill. Not to worry, I'm looking at a Clausing Knee mill.

"Billy G" Thumbsup
(06-30-2012, 12:20 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Goodness, I was just commenting that Bill had made some modifications to his lathe. that's all - no more, no less.

Dave, I know/knew that as well.

I was just trying to say that no matter what the machine is, a skilled operator can do some incredible work with the most basic of tools. A $30,000 lathe isn't going make a novice into a machinist if he doesn't know how to use it. I was only complimenting Bill's abilities with his lathe.

I wasn't making a comment about your reply at all, although I see now how it could have appeared that way. (Once again - I'm not to good at putting my thoughts into writing some times.) Bash

That certainly wasn't my intention. A better machine can help a professional do a better job as well. They just don't have to work as hard at it. Blush

Sorry for the misunderstanding mate. Now I'm sorry for posting it. Smiley-signs131

Willie
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