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Offline daved

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Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« on: May 28, 2010, 06:08:52 PM »
I've had my lathe for a few weeks now, been doing web research, and practicing what I've learned. Well, today I decided it was time to actually make something, and being the incredibly creative guy I am, my first project was a muzzle brake :-). I think it came out pretty good for a first attempt:







The pics are as machined, other than wiping off cutting lubricant, I haven't done anything else to it. Material is 6061 aluminum. The machine is an older (10-12 years) Grizzly 12x24 belt drive, and I think it leaves a surprisingly nice finish. I need to invest in some more tooling, especially some longer boring bars. I'm limited to about a 3" reach with what I have.

If any of you machinists out there have any critiques, I'd love to hear them. This is all new to me, and I'm learning as I go. Any tips and suggestions would be more than welcome. Later.

Dave

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Offline jay morgan

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Re: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2010, 06:51:04 PM »
daved,I'm no machinist for sure, but if my 2 cent's is worth anything to ya,I believe you've done a very fine job!! look's GREAT & very smooth for no polishing yet. keep it up !!!
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Re: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2010, 07:40:33 PM »
David, it makes a big difference what type of cutting radius bits you use. They vary in degrees of radiius.  Nice job on the first one..
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RE: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2010, 10:23:21 PM »
Looking mighty fine! The more you machine things, the more you realize it is an art form and not just a means to an end product! Keep it up David, make an artist out of you yet!
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RE: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2010, 10:49:42 PM »
That look pretty sharp...
your lathe runs quite true aswell'...

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Re: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2010, 05:50:40 AM »
LOOKS LIKE A PERFECT CUTTED MUZZLE BREAKE ... GOOD JOB.

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Re: Enough practice, finally MADE something :-)!
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2010, 05:27:08 PM »
That's pretty! Would look prettier with my B-26. LoL
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