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Offline Cannoneer

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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #60 on: November 25, 2008, 07:00:47 PM »
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You can't really make out the finer details in the photo with the six barrels side by side, but I can see in this photo that you didn't just machine simple rings, you cut the astragals with fillets in front and behind. Nice details Wes, very nice.
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #61 on: November 25, 2008, 08:20:59 PM »
I wonder if that new CNC lathe figures in any of this?   ::)
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #62 on: November 25, 2008, 11:30:37 PM »
its difficult to see on that picture if its cnc turned to an extremely fine finish or if its polished with emery cloth  ;D

but I would guess this was an part of the cnc education  ::) ::)
but its still an extremely high quality build and shows what an highly skilled craftsman can accomplish
doesnt matter if its cnc turned or made manualy , its just a lot more work to do it in an manual lathe and takes lots and lots of more time .
on the other hand I would guess that the programming wouldnt be easy to make either if its made in an cnc machine , but I dont have any experiance from such things .
but if I had there would be another problem , to get $100 000 to buy an cnc lathe and mill  ;D ;D  so Im happy that I dont know howe to do it   ::)
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #63 on: February 06, 2009, 09:10:38 AM »
Powder Keg, I don't care if it is manual or CNC, as a machinist myself, it looks like you do a fine job.

This might be a little off topic but is the mill you are using use BT-30 holders? If so, where can I find a good supplier of those holders?

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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #64 on: February 06, 2009, 09:42:26 AM »
Thunderpaw,

Here's a good supplier of tooling for machining centers.
They have the cheap, and pricey stuff as well.

http://www.usshoptools.com/

Reliable tool store on ebay has all kinds of used tooling
for good prices too.

Kap
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #65 on: June 22, 2009, 09:16:01 AM »
 ;D Wes saved a little of the polishing for me to watch . The 6-pack is finished and soon too ship.



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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #66 on: June 22, 2009, 09:33:02 AM »
Well alrighty then, Tropico, it's good to see you making a post, and the fact that Wes is fine, is better than good news. The explosive six-pack looks great, and I'll be looking forward to seeing more photos when you recieve shipment. :D
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #67 on: June 22, 2009, 02:46:24 PM »
Wowee-Zowee!!!!!!!!!!! Those sure shined up real purty. It'd almost be a shame to sully that shine with fire and smoke.
I said "Almost" !
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Re: Tropico's Six Pack
« Reply #68 on: June 23, 2009, 01:13:52 PM »
VERY NICE!!!

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