Interesting Machining Links
Mastering the Craft
Annoy Tools 3018 CNC Machine
I acquired this from Amazon in March 2023. The all-metal parts and upgrades make it stand out. January 2025, I'm ready to update it to a 3040.
I have used this for a variety of purposes, including cutting HO & On30 model railroad ties from copperclad PC board for scratchbuilding track and turnouts and cutting dividers and sides for wood drawers for storing my model railroad cars and locomotives. The most common use of it is to drive the cutter too fast and bury a broken off in my toolpath. I do not use it very often and still have the learning curve of developing the experience needed for different materials.
Unimat Metal Lathe
I acquired this from eBay.
Vintage Boley & Leinen Watchmakers'/ Jeweler's Lathe
2021 December - Acquired a vintage Boley & Leinen watchmakers'/ jeweler's 8mm lathe from eBay.
Boley Lathes Links
Atlas 8F Engine Lathe
2008-11-02 - Acquired an Atlas Metal Lathe this weekend. Here are a few photos. I gave this to a cousin who lives in Connecticut, in 2018.
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