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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:12 am Post subject: ~ MACHINING & FABRICATION: FAQs & How-To's.
Okay... now on to something completely different. Actual "~ How-To" Instruction.
BTW as a quick guide, all similar posts will start with this --->"~"
It's nice to look at pretty pictures of cars, tools, equipment and workshops...
But how many of us really know what half that stuff is for in the first place?
... and how many know how to actually use them properly?
I for one, need all the help I can get...
Let's start the ball rolling with the "cornerstone" of any Machine Shop... the Lathe.
What is it ... and what is the correct way to use one
Here's four "demo" Training Videos from Virtual Reality Training Ltd. with introductions
on "Getting Started"... "Preperation"... "Speed Controls"... and "Cutting". Link-->VIRTUAL LATHE.
Hope this helps... _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick!
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:
Here's a machinist using a Band-saw, a Lathe and a Milling Machine to make a gear...
Yup... Ol' School... before CAD/CAM and automated Machining Centres...
Back when it was really fun!
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:35 am Post subject:
SAFETY WARNING!
Guys, for the few of you who actually have access to HD industrial machinery...
Quote:
DO NOT OPERATE heavy machinery with...
LONG-SLEEVE SHIRTS, JACKETS or LONG HAIR
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this "Life & Death" Rule... PERIOD
Long sleeves should ONLY be used when ...WELDING... to protect against skin damage.
Quote:
GRAPHIC WARNING: This is a link to an accident that occurred when a machinist's
sleeve got caught in a lathe. This is not shown to sensationalize a very tragic, fatal accident.
It is a REMINDER to always stay focused and FOLLOW THE RULES when using machinery.
Due to its very graphic nature, only the link to these tragic, graphic pictures are shown...
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:08 am Post subject:
Unfortunately, this is the direct link to the offensive site that found this accident "amusing."
Quote:
WARNING: This site is filled with VERY sick and immature people and
EXTREME, disgusting pictures!... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Link-->Click Here
Please refrain from negative comments about those very disturbed people.
They only seek attention to fill their empty heads and lives. IGNORE them please!
If you must comment... extend your sympathy to the family.
This is only a call to 2nrs for increased SAFETY...
Maybe it will encourage DIY 2nrs to ALWAYS focus on safety when working on their cars. _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick!
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:37 am Post subject:
You just never know what can happen... Funny this brings about a story of a friend working on her car and I can't even remember what she was doing but the flat head screw driver end up going straight through her hand and I had to take her hospital and all kinda thing.. Just heed the warnings of safety first fih real.. _________________ Mowgli : "Use the Zorce Princess Kaveshla!"...
Prayer works. Just do it.
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:35 am Post subject:
Here's a link that you might find helpful... and easily "do-able" for very little money.
It sounds unbelievable but this Tutorial can show you how to weld in a very short time.
(~ Here are a couple of MACHINEST'S TRAINING BIBLES...HUGE but FREE!) Link-->US Army Fundamentals of Machine Tools.
US Army Fundamentals of Machine Tools.pdf is 7Mb, 300 pages, 1996.
GREAT info. Just what I've been looking for. Thanks a lot for the links
... and keep 'em coming, please!
This will be an edited post to reflect new Training links, as and when they become available... EDIT:These are "keepers"... Reasonably concise and VERY informative.
Perfect for a "newbie" like me.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:
Here's the correct method to use when hand-filing a job on the lathe...
machine1medic wrote:
All hand working should be done with the lead-screw / drive shaft off. Left handed (~filing)ONLY!...
If it's a tricky spot like near a groove... (Start) spindle in reverse...
File left-handed over the part...
(~Hold) the end of the file held between your LEFT thumb and forefinger...
(~Hold the) handle in the fingertips of the right hand, so if the file grabs, it is spit out the back.
Good advice and great methods! Thanks. _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick!
NB. This is a troublesome url: Click on Index above first, then Click on first topic...
Link-->%20(1996)%20WW.pdf]Fundamentals Of Machine Tools.
US Army Machinist Course (1996) - Fundamentals Of Machine Tools.pdf is 7.13 Mb.
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:
Welcome to the Asylum, sidewayz. Nice to have you aboard.
sidewayz69 wrote:
care 2 train ah machineist?
Actually I need the training myself. I have to print most of these Manuals first. I'll try to
enroll for a free S.T.T.E. (Retraining Program) Machinist's Course early next year, if available.
My Dad used to have an OLD South Bend "16/24" gap-bed lathe.
Hoping to buy a used metal-turning lathe to replace it "one of these days."
Looking at a used "16/30 in." It's a BIG motha... 3,300 lbs. / gap-bed / 5hp, 3-phase
(so I'll need a rotary converter too)... but I don't have enough $$$ for all that right now. _________________ Walk softly... and carry a BIG stick!
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All hand working should be done with the 