Tiny Parts for a Big Lathe!

[wrustle]

Some VERY tiny brass parts we were making this past week in our Haas ST20 Cnc Lathe. 






These are actually contacts for the lights on some models of late 1920's vintage motorcycles. 


With 100 pcs to make it was quite a chore finding the actual pieces amoungst the chips.


Best Regards,
Russ

[DaveH]

They do look nice - your customer should be happy.
 
DaveH

[Mayhem]

I held one in my hand yesterday and the photo doesn't do thier size justice, as they are tiny.

Thanks again for letting me visit Russ and especially for your generosity, it is greatly appreciated.

[wrustle]

Not a problem Darren! Very nice to meet you as well. 

I'll be sure to keep another box of unneeded tooling set aside for your visit next year! 

Best Regards,
Russ

[Mayhem]

Thanks Russ, I might just take you up on that offer I'm happy to do my part in helping you save space in your shop!

As a strictly hobby machinist it is fascinating to see what you and your machines can achieve and I'm glad that you take the time to post on here, as l'm sure others enjoy your posts as well.

[PixMan]

(10-30-2014, 11:42 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Thanks Russ, I might just take you up on that offer I'm happy to do my part in helping you save space in your shop!

As a strictly hobby machinist it is fascinating to see what you and your machines can achieve and I'm glad that you take the time to post on here, as l'm sure others enjoy your posts as well.

+1 to that!

I've seen many commercial shops in my travels. Russ has one of the best organized, and does some interesting work. While no one else here has the same level of machinery (or better) that I know of, I feel it's very beneficial for others here to see the range of shops and figure out where they need to be for the work they do. Russ' shop is a high mark. I'm a few steps below but do have a few tools. Others are working with an import 7x12 lathe and a round column mill-drill.

And the work done by each at every level has merit and value. It's just so good to be able to see the possibilities, and Russ shows that. Thanks for that Russ!

[wrustle]

Thanks for that Ken.

Ken, just like everyone here, it started out as a passion for making stuff out of metal in my basement, no different than anyone else here.

My motto is (and what I always tell my kids) and always has been "Don't wish for it, work for it!"

Later,
Russ