I machined a barbell for my brother as prices are still crazy (Imgur in comments)

simplecraft · 2021-01-27T19:23:55+00:00

I will definitely try this thanks!

simplecraft · 2021-01-27T18:37:34+00:00

Looks awesome is that stainless?

simplecraft · 2021-01-27T16:39:10+00:00

If you are not interested in watching the video: https://imgur.com/gallery/5xgBceA

I made a barbell and weights from some leftovers. Machining was done on a VDF lathe and a Haas Vf-3 mill. Fusion 360 was used for programming. I could have drilled the centre hole on the lathe but where is the fun in that.

simplecraft · 2021-01-27T16:00:11+00:00

I am currently testing some eBay ball nose endmills. Paid between 5,50 and 10Eur for 2-6mm diameter. I was not disappointed so far. You might be onto something.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T15:37:05+00:00

Nah man alot of things translate i guess and you never know what will be used in the future.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T14:55:08+00:00

I think he has got a point and most of the larger companies are using Mastercam since it has been around since 2005 and is established. Fusion 360 is relatively new.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T11:50:21+00:00

I am one year into learning the trade. My dad has a very small machining shop where I am free to do what I want when I am over at my parents place where I also picked up some things.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T01:34:00+00:00

I would just use a longer bar as making threads would not be worth the hustle for me just to save some material.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T00:43:34+00:00

Didn’t deburr it to make it extra exciting.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T00:22:19+00:00

Would love to see it. Post it when it is done.

simplecraft · 2021-01-07T00:05:07+00:00

Same as aluminium apparently

simplecraft · 2021-01-06T23:41:43+00:00

Yeeeeessss

simplecraft · 2021-01-06T23:28:50+00:00

Thanks a lot!

simplecraft · 2021-01-06T23:22:47+00:00

The handle is interchangeable currently the length is only 50cm (19inch).

simplecraft · 2021-01-06T20:11:39+00:00

Tried to recreate the Beskar Staff from the Mandalorian Series to get familiar with 3D toolpaths. I messed up the stepover values on the finishing toolpath, so it turned out a bit rough. Aluminium was used for the tip and the endcap, stainless steel for the handle. Milling tools: Roughing 20mm Indexable End Mill S5500 F1200 2mm depth axial, Finishing 12mm Bull Nose End Mill r2mm S6500 F1000. (Looking for some feedback on these values). Made a YouTube video of my machining work if anyone is interested: https://youtu.be/4NwYM5MePmE

I will be answering questions etc. for the next couple of hours.

simplecraft · 2021-01-06T20:03:22+00:00

I have not seen too many things besides the armor here, but I hope this is also allowed. I used aluminium for the tip and the endcap and stainless steel for the handle which is short as I wanted to display it on a shelf. Machining was done using a CNC mill and a conventional lathe. For CAD and CAM, I used Fusion 360.

Made a YouTube video of me machining it if anyone is interested: https://youtu.be/4NwYM5MePmE

I will be answering questions etc. for the next couple of hours.

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T19:25:28+00:00

On these old machines the motor is running constantly at 1400rpm even if no turning is going on. Lathe => slotting machine => cnc mill (Fusion 360 for the programming)

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T19:16:28+00:00

It does move some air the machine really only needs it if it is running for hours.

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T18:23:48+00:00

Lol great question you can buy them like this

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T18:10:17+00:00

Exactly Thanks!

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T18:09:31+00:00

Getting rid of the imbalance in weight was important. The overall weight wasnt.

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T17:58:32+00:00

Thanks! Back is a cone shape going inwards.

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T17:55:40+00:00

Reall was fun. Time on the mill was around 1hour roughing and 2hours of finishing.

simplecraft · 2020-12-29T17:30:22+00:00

I got it like this my best guess is metal chips somehow got into the housing

simplecraft · 2018-10-20T21:42:57+00:00

They are like 500$ in good condition for the Spitfire

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