The Offcial Machinist Thread: Revised 01/04/2014

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Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:57 pm

Gun Freak wrote:That you got it without problems. Not sure how much tape he put on your package :D
Dude that bites, I feel for you. Package, but no goods, wtf?? Whomever took it, had to of known what it was, otherwise, it makes no sense! :evil:
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Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:58 pm

I can't wait to see it finished. That size will be impressive.
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Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:34 pm

wait jack, are you machine simple pieces if we pay for materials? I have an airgun idea that would be really simple.
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Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:40 pm

turner wrote:wait jack, are you machine simple pieces if we pay for materials? I have an airgun idea that would be really simple.
My time is usually more valuable than the materials themselves ;) post drawings with materials and tolerances and I will consider.
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Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:30 pm

alright can you view autocad files, or should i draw it on like paint?
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Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:49 pm

paint is a safer bet :)
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:37 pm

jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:paint is a safer bet :)
What happened to DWG TrueView?
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dewey-1 wrote:What happened to DWG TrueView?
I knew there was something I hadn't reinstalled! ;) but tonight I'll be heading for a brief stint overseas so won't have cad viewer access over the weekend.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:38 pm

alright ill draw it in paint
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Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:34 pm

Just wondering if anyone can make this part, it's a bit weird. Material has to be strong, brass might do it. But right now I'm wondering if anyone can even make it.
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Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:56 pm

anyone here have a cnc mill?
edit: wonder what the price qutoe would be for an aluminum barrel spacer for a 6mm barrel,deltrin piston and an aluminum back housing with a shrader valve inside and orings to be a serviceable 1/2 coax
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Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:26 pm

Gun Freak wrote: But right now I'm wondering if anyone can even make it.
Well, since you're 'Just Wondering"....Yes. It's an extremely simple part and most anyone can make it. Why not machine it from steel as it's cheaper and stronger than brass ?
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Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:31 pm

Thanks, I'm not very educated on machining so I wasn't sure if uncommon dies were needed to make the threads. I thought steel was more expensive, but it was what I wanted to have it made from. Thanks velocity.


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Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:46 pm

Gun Freak wrote: I thought steel was more expensive, but it was what I wanted to have it made from.
Most every machine / welding shop has a pile of scrap steel shapes and small bits around the shop just for small jobs. Material that small isn't worth the embarrassment of charging for it. I'm sure you'll find steel to be free.
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Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:00 pm

Yeah I guess you're right.
If this was to be made, would a die be used, or a cutting tool and slow speed? Probably depends on the machine and machinist, right?
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