Legion's humble machine shop. - Page 3

kidneythief · 09-11-2006, 10:32 PM

Good work reguardless...looks as though i really need to invest in some CNC.

-Jake

Legion · 09-12-2006, 12:54 AM

Our whole team shoots pumps for practice at least once a month and i built most off them. We have a pretty good pump crowd and market out here.

HTRN · 09-12-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Legion

The atlas wieghs around 400 to 500 pounds...i am never moving it again. The small lathe can be purchased at harbor frieght for around 400 dollars. It is a great lathe for the price.

Legion

That's fairly light actually. My Clausing 5900 is over a thousand, and my Sharp Mill is over 1200, and both are considered lightweight machines.

Trust me, if there's one thing I've learned in the 10 years I've worked as a machinist, it's that the heavier the machine, the better.

The minilathes are great project for CNC conversion, because they can be picked up so cheap, I'm thinking of getting one just with this in mind.

HTRN

Legion · 09-12-2006, 11:16 AM

Oh i totally agree we have a real machine shop at work and quality machines are thousands of pounds ( i just wish they didn't have a strict home project policy) That however doesn't change the fact that i never wish to move the lathe again lol.

Not to mention the cost was right, and they all run on 110v.

The mini machines were convienant and filled their purpose even as i replace them with newer, larger better, versions. Now that im out out of college and have a good job i can get back on track to updating my shop

scooter · 09-16-2006, 10:02 PM

Well, I have a mini 7*10,and I too find it handy as hell for small parts and bolts ,valves etc. That maxnc is a horny setup, I want a good manual mill with dividing head. I WISH I could find a nice big atlas or such to rescue. Nice shop.

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09-12-2006, 12:54 AM	#22 (permalink)
Legion Minion to Big oil Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woods Cross, Utah Posts: 983	Thanks Our whole team shoots pumps for practice at least once a month and i built most off them. We have a pretty good pump crowd and market out here. __________________ http://jonesgunworks.net MY NEW SITE!!! Nelson upgrades and replacement parts. Halfblock conversion, halfblock parts,grips, Pump kits and custom mill work.

09-12-2006, 11:16 AM	#24 (permalink)
Legion Minion to Big oil Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woods Cross, Utah Posts: 983	Oh i totally agree we have a real machine shop at work and quality machines are thousands of pounds ( i just wish they didn't have a strict home project policy) That however doesn't change the fact that i never wish to move the lathe again lol. Not to mention the cost was right, and they all run on 110v. The mini machines were convienant and filled their purpose even as i replace them with newer, larger better, versions. Now that im out out of college and have a good job i can get back on track to updating my shop __________________ http://jonesgunworks.net MY NEW SITE!!! Nelson upgrades and replacement parts. Halfblock conversion, halfblock parts,grips, Pump kits and custom mill work.

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09-16-2006, 10:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
scooter MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 87	Well, I have a mini 7*10,and I too find it handy as hell for small parts and bolts ,valves etc. That maxnc is a horny setup, I want a good manual mill with dividing head. I WISH I could find a nice big atlas or such to rescue. Nice shop.