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  1. TheLocalDrunk

    Cutting speeds (Im sure again, and again and again and again.....)

    Im having an issue here. Every time I think I have the right cutting speed figured out I bounce the number off of my machinist buddy and he laughs saying "that is way to fast" or"Way to slow". Now it is easy enough to find a chart of cutting speeds for HSS. (Milling operation) But, I am told...
  2. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    This is what I think I know :) Hope this help add to the understanding on it - Amperage is what makes breakers trip. - An electric motor will fight to stay at speed. Meaning the more you slow the shaft, the more amp it will eat trying to get back up to speed - An electric motor can draw up to...
  3. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    well at this exact second.... I got 320$ for it :) I can only work a little bit once a week to go into this pot. Rest of my free time (which is limited) is reserved for my family. So it would be nice, but still cant do it yet. Will advise when I am closer to my goal value then we can start...
  4. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    I’m gonna working my way to save up 3k. Hoping I can get something like a used king 1236. Going to take me a while though. But at least that tells you guys what I’m setting my goals to.
  5. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Those links didnt work. But to be honest at this moment in time, there is no money to go into it. Or at least very little. I am working a second job with a blacksmith to get some extra coin, but I can only work 1 day a week with him as the rest of my time is my normal job and my family. As soon...
  6. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    You need to be trained or prove you are competent with each machine you want to use. So keep that in mind. Might chew up a good portion of a single month membership. (I went during the open doors YYC thing)
  7. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    I went and checked out protospace during their open house. Def a great space. Really tempted. ;)
  8. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Well day one is done. A step closer to getting the lathe....... about 5% to be exact. So just another 19 sessions and I can buy one ;p
  9. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Yeah I dont think a home job would work on the things I would want to build/work on. Would rather work on fixing an old up up then build from scratch. Dont have the tools to build from scratch Like I said above. Need to work more and save :) Actually working with an established blacksmith...
  10. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Sounds like I should work a second job save up more coin. Then ask you guys to help me spend it :)
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