Hi Mike,
I too just bought a "Homier" 7x12 mini-lathe, 'live in WI. near
Madison. I'm currently working as a biomed tech in Madison, but have
experience in various other areas of engineering including prototype
machining using full scale lathes and milling machines.
I also just bought an x-y table for my drill press, I'm hoping to use
my drill press as a mini-mill engine for the small amount of machining
until I can afford to buy a true mill (someday).
I'm not sure where to buy materials yet, other than seeking materials
from local machineshop sources. The idea of scrap yard material isn't
a bad one. Let me know if you find a good cheap source. I know of one
company in Janesville that sells raw stock, but I'm sure around Milw.,
you will be able to find something in the yellow pages.
Don
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--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "mikeaita1" <aita1@a...> wrote:
I'm a retired engineer in the milwaukee area. Just bought a mini
lathe from Frank who has a booth at 7 mile fair. I think its the
same as the Homeier unit.
I'm new at actually cutting metal, although I've had model makers
build me things for years.
I bought Joe Martin's book on Tabletop Machining. Turning metal to
size is not too hard.
When the tool comes, we'll see if i can cut inside threads.
I'd love to hear from others in the milwaukee area and could use
immediate advice on where to get small amoounts of material to turn
Thanks
mike Aita
414 962 1878
