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New tools! Large investment...D'oh
matt
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Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 10:46 PM UTC
Well,

I did it.

Bought myself a Sherline Mill & Lathe setup.

I've assembled them and only tried the Milling Machine.


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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 01:23 AM UTC
So... how is it?

How much are you planning to do with it? Turn barrels, roadwheels? Fuel Drums?

How much background knowledge do you need to have to make one work and produce anything of modeling value?

How steep is the learning curve?

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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 01:30 AM UTC
I have machining experience, On full size machines...
I'm planning on writing up a review sometime in the next few weeks (as my Schedule allows) There is some assembly required but it's fairly simple. I've only tested out the milling machine. It's Great to work with.

It's an expensive investment (over 2k) for the 6000 package. I also got the lathe riser set.

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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 01:44 AM UTC
matt dude could you explain to us who's native tongue isn't english What the heck! a Mill & Lathe is/are?
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 01:51 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 02:13 AM UTC
Preciouuuusssss........must have the Preciousssss......
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 03:12 AM UTC
I think once i get some resin & Aluminum Stock, I'll be really happy!!!!
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 08:37 AM UTC
Matt,

You did the right thing. I have been a prototype machinist for 30 years and have a machine shop at home as well and would not consider building models without the capability. Lookin' forward to your milled abd turned 'goodies'. I have been posting some machined 'stuff' on another thread. https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/28285&page=1

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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 09:06 AM UTC
Im sorry guys
stupid question

what is it for?
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 - 09:20 AM UTC
Matt got a mill and a lathe so' he could make things like this.

Cody
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Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 02:52 AM UTC
I took a few min last night and Cast a Cylinder in resin.
Now all I need is another shopvac!! These seem to be vert versatile tools for the modeler.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 08:24 AM UTC
But... Brass is so much nicer to turn and the finish is orgasmic...and once painted...swwweeeet.

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Posted: Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 01:18 PM UTC
can this be set up for CNC??
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Posted: Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 02:48 PM UTC
William, Sherline offers these as CNC ready, or as a set with a computer or you can do it all after the fact if you need to do it bit by bit.
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