Thanks.
Type: Posts; User: Luke
Thanks.
Is the Sniper feedneck the same as the "Empire AXE/MINI Clamping Feed Neck"?
I know this is an old thread, but if you still need a source try >> http://www.centuryspring.com/Store/search_compression.php
Put in your spring specs and pull up the spring you want then click on...
I'm giving the best advice I can based on real life experience, what worth have you added to this thread to help the guy out?
Smart ass.
I like to spend the money right the first time so I don't have to spend it a second time to upgrade down the road, that goes for tools and hobbies both but especially tools.
I ALWAYS wish I would...
Here's some info>>
http://www.mcmaster.com/#about-aluminum/=u8oga0
I've seen guys disassemble knee mills so they can move them down the basement stairs, so really a rigger isn't necessary if you have the ambition to save a few bucks. :D
I setup, installed and wired...
Just to prove a point I did a single search for a Bridgeport and found this (40 miles from me)>>
Bridgeport Type I Varispeed, 42" X 9", 1-1/2 HP 220-3, X and Y ball screws, static phase converter,...
It's human nature to defend the choices we make. ;)
I did a great deal of research too before I purchased my first machine, I was lucky in that I had a machinist that took the time to explain to...
Well good for you Andrew, he ask for advise so I'm giving mine. I've been in his exact shoes so I get where he's coming from. I'm relaying information I wanted to hear when I didn't know better. A...
I purchased this mill and a ton of tooling. At the time I knew exactly NOTHING about machining, I had never even seen a milling machine in person before then. In all I spent about 12K to get started...
Go for it, I think Walmart has that on special this week. Good luck in your quest.
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Yea, look for a used Bridgeport>
http://portcitymakerspace.com/default/assets/Image/Bridgeport.jpg
This is the base machine Simon has, remember this is the base price, you still have to add all your options. :)
http://haascnc.com/we_spec1.asp?id=VF-2&sizeID=30_40INCH_VMC#gsc.tab=0
Here's his...
My advice to everyone is to stay away from anything 'bench top'. To me it's the same advice I would give my best friend he was getting into paintball and wanted to go to Walmart to buy his first set...
10K-15K will get your foot in the door, unless you are lucky and stumble onto a fantastic deal of some kind. Buying a machine is the cheapest part of getting started. ;)
There's not a single answer to that question but more like 10,000+ different ones! Your best bet is to get on youtube and start watching videos, but here are a few to get you started>
Here are 4...
AND Bud Orr as I remember TK mentioning many years ago....
That was my first purchase, redid all my programming, didn't overlook too much! :foul:
If there was an auto backup on my CAD/CAM I would have it covered. I was thinking something like System Restore or HP has something called Recovery Manager, however I don't believe those will restore...
No clue what that is...
Is there anyway to recover a file that was lost during a power outage? All my work had been saved a few seconds before the power went out, but when I rebooted my computer the file was empty is there...
Getting close to finishing the project, here are the regulators>>
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/FGLPRStraightandCurved_zps47ba4f54.jpg
They are sleeper Foregrip LPR's for...
I went ahead and used the duro90, haven't tested them yet but I don't see why they wont work. :)
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii405/mtumbleson/LPRValveSeals_zps9ee53f4f.jpg