--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "bbftx" <bflint@a...> wrote:
Mike,
What kind of engineer were you?
I was a mech e and worked in the oil patch for a while.
I'm not from Milwaukee, but the least expensive place to get raw
material would be a local scrap yard or metal recycling place.
Look
for aluminum, brass, or mild steel you can scratch with a file.
If you there is some specific material you want, there are some
online places you can order small quantities from:
www.metalmart.com
www.onlinemetals.com
They are convenient in that you can get exactly what you want, but
you'll pay more for it.
Good luck
B Flint
I have worked in medical devices and electro optics
I'm still working on a medical device invention in the basement,
hence the need for a lathe and maybe a mill. In addition to AL and
brass, I'm looking for some UV light transmitting material i can
machine. Sheets are easy to find; I need a rod.
mike
