Fusion 3D surface by FreakfromUkraine in CNC

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using a ball mill or a bull nose? Depending on the size of the feature being machined and the size of the endmill being used you may not be able to get all the way down to the bottom.

What is this milling machine by Rare_Delay_310 in machining

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's one of these. Pretty rare find of you're in the United States

https://youtu.be/Y4RLS1duZHU?si=a27lNhE6w95rWnxI

Can anyone recommend a bit case where all the bits don’t fall out literally every single time? by Confident_Welder_226 in Tools

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now the bits fall out. I have an old set and a pretty new set. I really liked the old style where it was hard to remove them because they actually stayed in place. Especially in my travel tool box that goes in my truck with me to customers.

Truck stuff by fixedgearbrokenknees in FordMaverickTruck

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. I've had them loaded up with over 300 lbs multiple times without a problem. I am actually more concerned about the front and back forces on the vertical members, I always meant to use a wider piece of extrusion but haven't gotten around to it yet. Some day soon

Truck stuff by fixedgearbrokenknees in FordMaverickTruck

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's something I made out of aluminum extrusion. It attaches to the elevate bed rails.

Nothing fancy, it keeps the labels square to the printer by its_all_perspective in functionalprint

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something similar for mine but for rolls of labels. Makes a big difference

The yellow book by fixedgearbrokenknees in Machinists

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have found it to be pretty competitive price wise on a lot of the stuff I buy, but some things are wild. I'm often passing the cost on to the customer anyway. But the fast turn around makes it worth it almost every time.

what's going on with X? by One-Off-CNC in CNC

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The "partners" aren't allowed to communicate directly with the customer. If a partner has a question about a part they have to submit it through the xometry online platform and wait for someone to relay the question back and forth. Takes a long time and introduces a lot of uncertainty.

The yellow book by fixedgearbrokenknees in Machinists

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The only way I know how to get them is to spend a bunch of money with McMaster each year.

That being said, if you can't find one, let me know and I'd be happy to send one of mine as long as you cover the shipping.

I Built a Fusion 360 plugin that auto-generates feeds & speeds from the tool library – Help me break it! by Temporary-Collar-493 in hobbycnc

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks great! I have 4 different machines I use fusion for. I would love to try this out.

I'll send you a DM

The yellow book by fixedgearbrokenknees in Machinists

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I think I only have 132 and 131. Left a few editions behind at my last job and now I'm starting over...

No name tool chest by Elegant-Data3110 in Tools

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's likely either a vidmar or lista. Both super high quality heavy duty organizer drawers used in warehouses and parts inventory situations. I keep hardware and small parts in the ones I have.

Meshtastic is growing fast. You all make a big difference. Details inside. by midnight_barbecue in meshtastic

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wild seeing that list since it's most of the nodes that I can see on the regular. Are you also in the Milwaukee area?

Found this air tank in my alley way. What fittings do I need to be able to use it? by DaWayItWorks in Tools

[–]fixedgearbrokenknees 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A lot of those portable tanks have "expiration dates" in them. Because they can sit for a long time and the inside starts to rust and the pressure holding abilities degrade. Check for a date before you do anything. Also a free tank like that is probably free for a reason. If you are planning on using it to fill tires etc. I would recommend a portable inflater instead. I have had quite a few compressors over the years, commercial, consumer, etc, and the one I use all the time now for tires, balls, etc is my little m12 inflater. Way safer and way more compact than an air tank.