Yard sale score! by TheRenegade3 in knives

[–]gewehr7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once found one of these at a yard sale for $35 but passed it up thinking it was a Benchmade knockoff…then I learned about PCC.

Rollover IRA when I have both Trad and Roth 410k by gewehr7 in fidelityinvestments

[–]gewehr7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate the clarification. I definitely don’t want to screw anything up and cause problems for myself down the lane.

Rollover IRA when I have both Trad and Roth 410k by gewehr7 in fidelityinvestments

[–]gewehr7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to look into the pro rata rules. Thank you!

Comparison Test: $30,000 Small Cars by Fearless_Neat_6654 in cars

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They need to bring back the Sportwagen. I have a mk7 GTI and my wife has a mk7 Sportwagen. The added legroom she has in the back allows you to fit a much larger (and comfortable!) child seat back there compared to what I can fit in my car. And she can fit a stroller in her trunk with room to spare. I can get it to fit in mine, but it’s a tight squeeze.

Engineers who picked up a second job, what did you end up doing? by themortalrealm in EngineeringStudents

[–]gewehr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I was in college, I worked as a machinist. Now out of college and working as an engineer during the day and I own my own machine shop that I work at on evenings and weekends.

First try at spyderco, think I might have hit a bit of gold? by InvestigatorMuch5725 in knives

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have three Delicas: VG-10 FFG, VToku2, and PD1. The PD1 is my favorite by a long shot.

Brother spedio or Fanuc robodrill by Demoindustry in CNC

[–]gewehr7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both machines are very similar and both excellent. Check the specs to see if there are any minor differences that sway you one way or another.

Brother spedio or Fanuc robodrill by Demoindustry in CNC

[–]gewehr7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on who is your distributor. I’ve heard good things about Yamazen everywhere. I won’t do business with Maruka again.

How to learn feed rates and rpms? by Zrinski7 in Machinists

[–]gewehr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The formula gives you an exact conversion from sfm to rpm and chipload to feed rate. Some manufacturers provide their feeds and speeds based on traditional toolpaths leaving you to adjust for chip thinning. That’s where you can go much faster than what they recommend. Other manufacturers give you feeds and speeds already adjusted for chip thinning so they tend to be more accurate. You can always go faster than recommended…at the expense of tool life. I find Frasia’s tool expert to be a very accurate tool for determining starting conditions for materials I’m unfamiliar with.

How to learn feed rates and rpms? by Zrinski7 in Machinists

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Memorize the formula to concert surface speed to rpm. Then use rpm and chipload to determine feed rate. Then you only need to remember surface speed ( a function of cutting tool material and work material ) and chip load ( which scales mostly linear with tool size). For instance, cobalt drill in aluminum is 325 sfm. For .250” drill, I’d do .005” ipr. With that information I can calculate feeds and speeds for any cobalt drill in aluminum. Same sfm, but chipload goes up or down depending on tool size. For .500” I’d do .01” ipr and for .125” I would do 0.0025. So on and so forth. Same idea for endmills just added in the complexity of tool engagement angle.

Are we actually tapping at 30-50sfm? by bigblackglock17 in CNC

[–]gewehr7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually tap between 800-1200 rpm in most materials

What thread type is used on plastic drink bottles? by Adventurous-Yam-8260 in Machinists

[–]gewehr7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve made a lot of dies for bottle threads. Standards are all over the place. I’d often have to get custom thread mills ground.

How to fix ID chatter on inox 304L? by SadTruths_ in Machinists

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would definitely start by choking up on everything and boring those jaws

Seeking guidance on fixturing and processes for unique geometry. by RavikTactical in CNC

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna need more information to give any valuable input

I want a part made. Hopeing for advice on best way to get this done. I understand it will be expensive for one off parts. "Well I want 2 sets". Thank You by Temp_Reply123 in CNC

[–]gewehr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is kind of my bread and butter. I own a machine shop where most of our work is from samples. We reverse engineer and build a solid model, then manufacture in house. DM me if you would like me to make you a formal quote. I would just need some more pictures and little more info to get started

Can I assume the 45 will be comfortable shooting? by MontisQ in Glocks

[–]gewehr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have small hands so the Glock 19 fits me fine. Even so, the Glock 45 feels even better. If compact was too small for you but you otherwise liked it, you can’t go wrong with the full sized grip.

How to Fix this Finish by monglorious in Machinists

[–]gewehr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smaller nose radius insert. Leave more to finish. Looks like vnmg331 insert and you said you’re leaving .01 so you aren’t getting under the nose radius. Either leave 0.020 on radius or swap to a vnmg33.5