Open1215 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Most recent project for a friend. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I would absolutely love to be able to just import correct format blank slides into Fusion 360 But the grab cad stuff just doesn't seem to work or I just am to stupid to figure it out. Probably the later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 No. I blank model everything I make. No grab CAD. Every time I do a new size glock or something I make a model and save it as a blank. Then import to design and cut. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Nice clean work! what machine is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thank you! Tormach pcnc 1100 Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 That looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thank you. I will post a finished pic soon. I have a CZ tac sport I'm working on after this I'm really excited about! Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Here it is finished. Got it down to 11.95 oz with the sights on it. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looks great! Glad to see you up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Mach3 or Mach4 and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Mach3 or Mach4 and whyMine came with pathpilot controls. It's what I've learned on so I don't have any complaints. I have more issues with f360 crashing.Side note. Anyone else having f360 crash on them frequently? It crashes on my almost once a day. I'm using a Dell with a I3 prosesser. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Ok...so I finally got around to finding a mill and picked one up with a ton of tooling for a really really great price. Found a local RF-30 (i know round column) and will be setting up over the weekend. Has everything I need to start chipping right away. Already have some modifications in mind to improve the machine but wanted to hear from all of the machinists out there what would you consider the top 5 to start with? A little history on the machine; 10 years old, wired 220, spindle bearings replaced with Fafnir, lightly used by a hobby knife maker. No DRO or power feeds and not to sure I will do that conversion yet or not. I have to find out if I actually like doing this or not. I love the idea of being able to do this just not to sure if the never sit still side of me will allow it. Edited June 17, 2016 by Tmcfarland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Here it is finished. Got it down to 11.95 oz with the sights on it. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk I really like what you did on that slide! I am planning to have some similar cuts done on my Apeiro slide to act as front cocking serrations and to remove a little weight. How did you determine how low you could go on the slide for the thru cuts? Is that where the slide rails start, or some safety set back from the rails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Here is the new (to me) mill. Got a ton of accessories to boot. Ready to set it up, put some electricity through it and build something Edited June 18, 2016 by Tmcfarland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 There is still a lot you can do with a basic mill like that. For more information, get on the Home Shop Machinist forum. It is the Enos forum for machining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 thanks for the information, I will jump right in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Here it is finished. Got it down to 11.95 oz with the sights on it. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk I really like what you did on that slide! I am planning to have some similar cuts done on my Apeiro slide to act as front cocking serrations and to remove a little weight. How did you determine how low you could go on the slide for the thru cuts? Is that where the slide rails start, or some safety set back from the rails?Setback from the rails for safty. I try to stay at least .1 from rails and locking lugs. Just for my comfort.Glad u like the look. The serrations are 75 or 77° if I remember correctly. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 There is still a lot you can do with a basic mill like that. For more information, get on the Home Shop Machinist forum. It is the Enos forum for machining. You got a link to that forum? Searched but wouldn't come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Try this...http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forums/ then click the forum tab. Edited June 22, 2016 by Toolguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Try this...http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forums/ then click the forum tab. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Really pleased how this turned out. The Cherokee guy knocked it out the park too! Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcfarland Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Having some trouble doing a good design on this slide. It's my personal and my first to cut on so simple is good but dull. Any ideas out there on how to put one together and stay out of the front serrations? Thanks Edited June 25, 2016 by Tmcfarland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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