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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Airgun Gate => : December 05, 2006, 04:17:13 AM
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Is there a certain gate that those of us who are into machining can swap knowledge and techniques? Just wondering... :)
Thanks
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I like it! Has my support.
Ian
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Sorry but no we don't...but...Now there is an idea and something to weigh and something that would be of interest to many of the guys.. Good suggestion. How about it guys???? your thoughts???? We just need to be sure that we don't run out of gate room. Depending on the response, Gene and I will get together soon about it and determine the feasibility of it.
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I dont see why not. be fun to learn some new things and the proper tools...
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would likely be interesting.
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Hey KIXX, I think it is a great idea. All the new incentives and ideas can be discussed and shared and worked out there. Sound good to me and as Bob said, we will discuss this. Ok Guys lets see some more peeps that want this Gate.
Oh by the way, any ideas who would want to monitor this new Gate? :) hehe...
Will only take a hour or so to set it up when ya all decide on the content details..
Gene
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Sure lets do it if you don't run out of space.
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Sounds good to me, I nominate Rich as the obvious choice for moderator :-)! The Crosman Forum has a similar idea, and I see Kixx and Joben there all the time. Good idea, guys.
Dave
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I think it would be a good idea any way you look at it only because there is so much information out there that needs to get to people who could benefit from it in so many ways. I am not a journeyman machinist myself. I have 5 years in a tool and die shop and some classes in CNC programming the rest of what I do is from the old school. I know this...who ever is in charge of this new Machinist Gate needs to be fair and open minded...hehe there are alot of ways of doing things and not everyone is going to take the same road...lol. Maybe we could share some tricks on these mini milling and lathe machines as well...:D
I think it would work...especially here on GTA.
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Sounds good to me. I'm not a machinist at all, but I am a sheet metalsmith. I know a bit about the processes, but it would be great to hear more about it from the pros:)
Dan
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I am all for it.......I have a mini lathe and mill and know little about their uses. almost every thing I have made, I have had to make twice....but I am learning. I am going to make a new co2 gun and will possibly be using a muzzle loader barrel. right now my big project is to design and manufacture a valve that will support a big pellet or slug. I may go for a .32 or .40 cal that is at least 36" long. I would go pcp except the dive shops around in my area will not fill tanks unless you are a diver. I have redesigned a valve I have posted elsewhere to be a coaxial that will require little efort to open it, but am not sure what it will take to close it after the pellet is sent on its way. will just have to make a trial valve and see. john
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I'm having a good time with my lathe and mill. They are pretty cool once you get them set up and tuned in a little. I got the cummins lathe and the central machine mill / drill. I have a couple of projects I'm working on now. The 22 cal extended probe bolt for my 1322 and later I want to make a brass brake for the 1322.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/David--Olson/machineshop1.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/)
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How about a Bill Gate ? :) Then we can talk about computerized airgun design hehe
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think it is a good idea however, it is something that will need to be weighed and if it does come to pass it will be at least a couple of weeks before we would/could initiate it.
One consideration that some may object to is that it might require that any intended post be submitted and evaluated (to protect the interest of others) by the moderator, Gene and myself prior to being published to the forum. Post replies of course should be no problem. Again, just a thought.
Also, regarding the considering the selection of the moderator. That person is someone that would need to be carefully evaluated by both Gene and I (and perhaps another person) as it would carry some additional responsibility over and above a general forum moderator from a technical point of view. At this point we are at the membership discussion stage which is good and any and all input by you as the membership is appreciated and valued so let’s hear it.
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Sounds like a good idea to me; I've been wondering about a mini lathe for some time now.
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Great idea, I've got a lathe my dad gave me sitting in the corner of my shop gathering dust. Go ahead give me reason to pull it out :)
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Are a lot of us with mini-lathes/mills...most are learning the hard way (but I do have to say, learning that was is proably how most people learn metal work). Just learning how to grind good lathe bits or making a 1/2 round reamer is a big education.
Something geared to air guns, but paying attention to the way it's done rather than just the outcome would be appreciated (and proably not step on the toes of the commercial interrest here).
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Ditto,always love to learn something new. Theres alot of pride in making something yourself even through trial and error, a self made man.ha :D :D
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Looks like there is some interests here..:) I just got back from the mountains and will be talking to Bob this week some more about the Machinest Gate.
I think we need to set up a protocol for what is to be discussed and what is not to be discussed in this new Forum. I have plenty of room on my server so there is no problem with that. I just want the members here to enjoy, learn and help each other without any conflicts of interests.
It would be a great platform for those of you who have the knowledge with the tools of the trade and those of you who are just getting started and want more help with setups, tools, materials, etc etc. One of Bob and my concerns is Safety. I know we can't have everything but the safety and well being of all of us here and even new members. I have very little experience in this trade and it has been 40 years since I have even touched a mill or lathe. So I would be no good in overlooking this forum. We need someone who is knowledgable that has not fallen into any bad habbits..:) Someone who has an open mind and allot of patients.. :) I know that Bob and me have to get together and figuer out the best way to oversee the whole thing and be able to work with the Moderator or moderators of this forum/
Would like some more input on protocol. Rules, guidlines and such.
Thanks
Gene
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Count me in guys, I have a load of ideas to discuss.
Jon
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I think the big guys on the top floor are working on a sight just for that. Ed
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Follow through with it...
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Yes Shadow
Bob and I have decided to open the machinest gate. We are waiting for someone to reply back to us about Moderator position. Won't be long now..:)
Gene