MikeRush Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sorry for being a bit off topic, but you guys seem to be on the ball, so I have a question for you. I want to internally lighted a slide for a 9mm 1911, and am trying to find the right tool for the job. I would like to match the internal radius of the slide and remove material forward of the locking lugs down to just before the barrel bushing. I was thinking of mounting the slide vertically and going in from the muzzle end to do it. I don't want to spend a fortune or have a custom tool made up, so I'm wondering if anyone knows a good way to do this. Jediwarrior had posted a setup to open up a slide for a sleeved barrel that had the slide vertical with a boring bar. That may be one way to do accomplish that task. anyone know how the old Gold Cups were done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I would think a boring bar vertically would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A ball mill will only work if I enter from the bottom, and then I can only cut up to the reverse plug. Not really what I want. A boring bar could work, but I don't want a sharp corner on the cuts. Maybe an insert type boring bar and a cutter with a radius on it will do the trick. I'll look around and see what I can find. Thanks for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Looks like they do make them. http://www.carbideanddiamondtooling.com/boring.bar.carbide.mgr.full.radius.grooving.boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leas327 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 A ball mill will only work if I enter from the bottom, and then I can only cut up to the reverse plug. Not really what I want. A boring bar could work, but I don't want a sharp corner on the cuts. Maybe an insert type boring bar and a cutter with a radius on it will do the trick. I'll look around and see what I can find. Thanks for the suggestions. A key seat cutter with a long shank could work for the bulk of the work, then finish the top of the cut with a dovetail cutter to break the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 See told ya I was far from a pro lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 On second look the tooling in the link I posted does not look like they would work for what you wan to do. The cutter is even with the shank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks like the one in the link has a reduced shank for part of it, but not enough for what I want to do. Keyway cutter is what I originally thought, or something similar with a radius on the cutter, but I haven't seen any with a long enough shaft. A boring bar should work if I can find the right insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Ok so which one if yall with a CNC wants to make me a jig? I'll pay ya just need some help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 A jig. Like you want video of a machine dancing or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Smarty pants lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 make shift spray booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 This thread is dying. Here a sketchy setup to keep things alive. Running comps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygiant Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I hope I can soon contribute to this thread. I just started working on my advanced manufacturing technology degree at the local community college and just fished with my first semester where we modeled a Lego in Solidworks then 3d printed them. This has led me to download fusion 360 and play around with the CAD side of things and hopefully will be adding CAM in the near future. Little things at a time though, I am in the process of designing a 100 round chamber checker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygiant Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) I hope I can soon contribute to this thread. I just started working on my advanced manufacturing technology degree at the local community college and just fished with my first semester where we modeled a Lego in Solidworks then 3d printed them. This has led me to download fusion 360 and play around with the CAD side of things and hopefully will be adding CAM in the near future. Little things at a time though, I am in the process of designing a 100 round chamber checker. Edited July 1, 2015 by crazygiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonSnow Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Similar story here: I just moved and finally have a garage big enough for some real tools. I was going to start with a lathe and even had a contractor out to quote running 220V power, but then I found a deal on an older Brdigeport running a Mitsubishi VFD on 110V. Now I just have to figure out how to get the thing here and hooked up. Having never purchased a mill before I'm curious how you guys get it installed and leveled. I'm assuming you don't all own forklifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Similar story here: I just moved and finally have a garage big enough for some real tools. I was going to start with a lathe and even had a contractor out to quote running 220V power, but then I found a deal on an older Brdigeport running a Mitsubishi VFD on 110V. Now I just have to figure out how to get the thing here and hooked up. Having never purchased a mill before I'm curious how you guys get it installed and leveled. I'm assuming you don't all own forklifts. I've moved several. Moved to garage on roll-back style wrecker. They tilt the roll-back and it slides onto floor. Once on floor, place several pieces of pipe underneath and you can push it (or use a crow bar to pry it if its stubborn) to wherever it needs to be.. As the back piece of pipe comes out, just place it back in front. Once you have it where you want it, use a machinist's level to level it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Just nabbed a older cnc on eBay , hope to contribute to the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I am gonna sell my little harbor Frieght one I think. Mill, vise, drill chuck, belt drive upgrade and DRO I think $1000 is fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) 20% off at Travers Tool today only, coupon code BLAST Get yourself something nice like a new Kurt D40 Edited July 3, 2015 by kevinj308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just got it unloaded off the truck. And the fun begins! The fiberglass shields were removed to get it out of the guys garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Brian - What make/model is it? Did you pick it up or have it delivered? I'd imagine shipping a mill is expensive! What is your plan? Manual gcode? Sneaker net a floppy? Can you hook up Mach3/LinuxCNC directory or does it require gutting the electronics that control the servos? Looks like a cool project! Edited July 20, 2015 by blind bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Bridgeport r2e4. It has a Boss 9 controller. I skimmed the manual last night, cutting edge 1983 technology! I lucked out, it was just 2 hours south of me. Went and picked it up myself. So far the plan is to use the Centroid/Ajax controller in a retrofit. They have a plant about 50 miles from me. I went and talked to them a few months back. I hope someone here can comment. It has conversational programming and an Ethernet connection. (Centroid not BP) I think this is going to be a little more intense than building my 3d printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Bridgeport r2e4. It has a Boss 9 controller. I skimmed the manual last night, cutting edge 1983 technology! I lucked out, it was just 2 hours south of me. Went and picked it up myself. So far the plan is to use the Centroid/Ajax controller in a retrofit. They have a plant about 50 miles from me. I went and talked to them a few months back. I hope someone here can comment. It has conversational programming and an Ethernet connection. (Centroid not BP) I think this is going to be a little more intense than building my 3d printer. Congrats that's pretty cool!!!!!! Interested to see how it goes swapping controls. What's the benefit to the controller you're looking at versus a PC based one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) I am not an expert, it adds conversational programming and replaces all the old antiquated circuitry . Edited July 21, 2015 by bmiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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