"but they're not the be-all and end-all of life "
I wouldn't be too sure about that .
To some kids it's natural to pick things up & see how it works or ask & use their hands & really enjoy it . Then there's the others that don't give a
damn about anything that ain't digital . Unfortunately that seems to be the world that we designed for our replacements . There's the ones that want
to save the world . I think a lot of them will turn out ok . It's a lot of the others that want or expect a handout . Them are the ones I worry about . There's a reason I live a mile & half down a dirt road . I am very concerned at what we are passing on to our kids . The one's that want to learn
have a chance .
Dave I think what your doing with your grand son is great . Bill you did the best you could . I didn't do a lot of things right but fortunately my
kids figured it out .
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On 2/23/2022 1:39 PM, Bill in OKC too via groups.io wrote:
James, I believe you're raising him right! I failed miserably at that with my kids. I like computers, and think of them as a fine tool, but they're not the be-all and end-all of life. I can't seem to interest the two that are still local in the stuff I'm able to do today. Spent the past few class days using my precision manual machining class machines to make a V-block. Going to spend a few more making clamps for it, and cutting it into probaby 4 V-blocks. I keep looking at buying a set, and I need at least one set for some projects I have waiting in the wings, but decided to save my pennies for stuff I can't make as easily.
Teacher for that class has a photo of a kid working on his tricycle, says "College is not for everyone. Teach your kids that it's OK to make and fix stuff." or something to that effect. Had her teen daughter go through the class, as well. You don't have to work with your hands if you don't want to, but it makes a fun something to do even if you don't care to work at it. I think I would have had a much happier life if I'd spent more time making and fixing than I did with academics and administration.
Bill in OKC
William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
Aphorisms to live by:
SEMPER GUMBY!
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome.
Physics doesn't care about your schedule.
The only reason I know anything is because I've done it wrong enough times to START to know better
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 02:59:07 PM CST, James Rice <james.rice@...> wrote:
You’re right, Bill.? That is exactly what I did for my Atlas 6x18 and the A2Z CNC post I bought for it.? When I bought my Atlas 12x36, I used the 6x18 lathe milling adapter to mill the t-nut for the 12x36.? But at that time I was an employee and not self employed so I had more free time.? Now, I’m semi-retired and still short of time since I’m raising my 3 yo grandson. But we do get both of us out in the shop as much as we can.? He loves it out there and can pretty much tell you what half the tools in the shop do, what the proper name is and most parts of a car’s engine on sight.
James
On Feb 23, 2022, at 2:27 PM, Bill in OKC too via groups.io <wmrmeyers@...> wrote:
And if you can't afford to buy, and don't have a mill, you can cut the t-nut blank that comes with most AXA & clone toolposts with a hacksaw and files to make the T-nut you need. That is what I did for my Atlas TH42. Took about 4 hours to get a very well-fitted T-nut. If I'd had an accessible vise at the time it would have been faster. ;) Not the thing to do if? you're a production shop, but easily doable for an amateur machinist with time on his hands.
Bill in OKC
William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
Aphorisms to live by:
SEMPER GUMBY!
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome.
Physics doesn't care about your schedule.
The only reason I know anything is because I've done it wrong enough times to START to know better
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 02:13:56 PM CST, James Rice <james.rice@...> wrote:
You are overthinking it.? Buy a tool post kit, either mill or buy a t-nut the proper size then mount the post.? Mission accomplished.
I chose to buy a t-nut on eBay since my shop time was limited then and it was under $20 including shipping. Today, since I'm less busy, I'd mill one out of some scrap.? I have customized mine by making a large handled nut for the top so if I need to reposition the post, I don't need a wrench.? I made the top nut out of a piece of 12L14 hex bar I had and the knob handle was left over from a project I did a few years ago.? The only cost was buying the metric tap for the nut as it was size I didn't own at the time.
On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 1:46 PM pwoolybul via groups.io <pwoolybul@...> wrote:
Have any of you added an AXA tool holder to your South Bend model 9 lathes. If so, do any of you have instruction and or drawings for what is required to do this?? Any information would be appreciated.? Thank you for your time and help.
Pwoolybul
