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just got a lathe

 

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
bbftx
 

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

--- 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
 

--- 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
William A Williams
 

Plex (Methyl Methacrylate) is available in rod and bar. Try Rohm and
Hass acrylic or look for Lexan.

Bill in Boulder "Engineering as an Art Form!"
Don
 

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

--- 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
david
 

<<<<<<<<The idea of scrap yard material isn't

a bad one. Let me know if you find a good cheap source. >>>>>>



i use local scrapyards all the time, our local one always has plenty of
brass and aluminium offcuts and sells by the pound[
weight] i know him well and he just lets me sort out what i want, pay and
take it away.
phrak9
 

Try www.mcmaster.com

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Don" <dj.smith@h...> wrote:
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




--- 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

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