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2008 Haas VF-3APC Vertical Machining Center W/ Automatic Pallet Changer
Yea, good luck with that sale. The one Garwood posted is mine. An SS, and actually IS in very good condition. It's been for sale (off/on) for years. Yet still under my roof.- wheelieking71
- Post #7
- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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looking for trouble
I know a thing or three about your "niche' market". And manufacturing within it. What kind of bikes? More to the point: what kind of crank? Forged/cast, or pressed? Not to mention the necessary support equipment to go with those machines. You can pretty much triple the cost and add it on top of...- wheelieking71
- Post #18
- Forum: CNC Machining
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What’s the longest you’ve ever been “slow”?
I've been dead slow ever since the traitor puppet signed all those executive orders.- wheelieking71
- Post #74
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Swapping drivetrain in an old Hyster...
I'll chime in cause this is a fun thread. If I was going to re-power a 12k lift, incorporating an automotive auto tranny? First choice for me would be a Cummins 4bt paired to a Chrysler load-flight (fancy speak for medium duty truck 727). easy to find the combo in old bread-vans. And both units...- wheelieking71
- Post #38
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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Iscar Chamdrills can be so damn frustrating! (Venting)
Through coolant? Makes all the difference in the world. But, I'm with Frank. Under 9/16' or so? And I stick to plain old twistys (almost exclusively YG1 Gold-P), or solid carb through-coolant. But I stay away from the solid carb "TIP" or insert drills till at least over that.- wheelieking71
- Post #8
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Why do you like Orange Vise?
All true. But, unless there is a pallet pool involved? In a primarily VMC shop, I will take a Brother R650 over an HMC any day. Call the guys at PAWS Workholding and ask them why their facility went from a shop full of HMCs to a small army of Brother pallet machines. I guess maybe you have to...- wheelieking71
- Post #124
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Why do you like Orange Vise?
Ohh yea, I get it! I have a family of parts I have been doing for one of my customers for quite a while now (8 years?). some of the parts need 7 set-ups in 3X mills! Yea 7 :eek: . I am currently working on transferring them to run the 1st OP on a Pierson Roto-Vise on a 4th (because anything...- wheelieking71
- Post #122
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Allied Spade Drill
Ohh, I know. I can do simple 2X lathe stuff well enough. But, here are just a few of the reasons why I never got real proficient at finger-CAM: I first started programming in '05. I was the lathe guy (set-up operate, there was 1 CNC lathe, pictured below). There was another guy doing all the...- wheelieking71
- Post #60
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Why do you like Orange Vise?
You mean like this? This is a productivity improvement that a lot of guys can't comprehend just how much time it saves. I do everything in my power to eliminate anything that can possibly cause chip build up. I havent put a clamp on the side of any of my vises in my own shop, EVER (well over 10...- wheelieking71
- Post #116
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Why do you like Orange Vise?
Even better. 1,000 fold. Pallet-changer + fixtures! But, you need serious volume to invest that time/money. Been there, done that. got me free from debt. Done right, it will change a small shop owners life. Trust me.- wheelieking71
- Post #115
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Allied Spade Drill
I can't finger-CAM profitably. Made too many mistakes in the past. Gun-shy? (among many other relavent reasons) But, I can edit the hell out of some generated code I don't like! Thats for dang sure. :ROFLMAO:- wheelieking71
- Post #57
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Text/Font design in CAD/CAM
Boy isn't :stirthepot: correct! I was born in 1971, and HATE! your "modern" system. :D :cheers:- wheelieking71
- Post #21
- Forum: CAD / CAM
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Banned on Youtube wannabe machining channels. TOR tip.
We have a lot in common Dave! Wife quotes and all. Funny fact/story along the "no verbal filter" lines and wives (since Houdini made the no underwear comment): I met my wife at the local motocross track. And I am playing waaay outside my league LOL. Her son (now my step son) was the best friend...- wheelieking71
- Post #122
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Banned on Youtube wannabe machining channels. TOR tip.
I love T-handles. They have their place for sure. Are you a bike guy?- wheelieking71
- Post #93
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Banned on Youtube wannabe machining channels. TOR tip.
For all my fellow motor-heads here on PM like myself. The things this guy accomplishes in a shed with rudimentary tools prove him certifiable genius. https://www.youtube.com/@AllenMillyard/videos- wheelieking71
- Post #91
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Banned on Youtube wannabe machining channels. TOR tip.
Ohh boy for anybody who ever meets me in person! :eek::D Talk about "no social skills"! The man behind this keyboard is a totally different person than you may think. It isnt on purpose or by design. I just have no filter, and immediately fire whatever my mental reaction to something is out my...- wheelieking71
- Post #89
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Allied Spade Drill
I'm actually using one (spade drill) for the first time right now. And it happens to be Allied with probably the same cobalt insert (I know its cobalt for sure). In 303, 1" drill, 8" long, but im only going 4" deep (through). I'm super impressed! I'm starting right on the flate face, no pre hole...- wheelieking71
- Post #8
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Places to list used industrial/commercial equipment?
Exactly! If guy spends 10 mins looking for a few random things on CL, the same search will take an hour or more on FB. I hate it. Honestly, I can't even figure out how to use it effectively. Its crap. At least on a real PC. And I'm not one of those people that live off their phone, so don't tell...- wheelieking71
- Post #18
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Places to list used industrial/commercial equipment?
Does FB MP work better on an app on a phone than it does on an actual PC? God I would hope cause it sucks bad on PC. I still use good ole' Craigslist. Sold two CNC's on there to date, and tons of other stuff. Before I quit selling for the most part. Can't deal with people/scammers anymore. Seems...- wheelieking71
- Post #15
- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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FS: Gaging and measuring equipment
I've pretty much used them all, and those B&S dial calipers are as good as dial calipers get. I'm pretty much a Mitty-digital only guy now. Or I would snag them.- wheelieking71
- Post #5
- Forum: Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted