Wabeco F1200

[Wongster]

Dave, got it. Saw from some youtube videos the drill press lever being used to do rough cut and the handwheel for finishing passes.

Sunset, you've sharp eyes. Didn't realize my feet being in the pic. Most in SG don't have the habit of wearing shoes into our homes. I'll try getting use to have it. Had a few pieces of steel "needles" that I had to "dig" out from the sole of my feet and fingers while using the lathe. So its a to start wearing shoes.

John, I have acrylic sheets acting as shields on 2 sides of the machine in use. A smaller one is usually placed in front of the machine to stop chips from flying out at me. The sheets are glued to acrylic bookends to make them stand up. They're portable so that I do not have to have too many pieces around in my little room. Good for CNC operatons but not as effective for manual work.

Wanted to do some test cuts this morning but wife needs to leave home earlier to help our pastor with some new church member. Will see if I've some time tonight after church.

I watched with interest on some youtube vids of face mill in use. For this machine, do you think its rigid enough to use a face mill? Or I should just stick to the flycutter?

Regards,
Wong