Spending money I don't have

[rts91tsi]

At least you spent the money on things that are useful, and could be used to make money. Excellent purchases!

[gregs78cam]

Well the mill is finally paid off along with 2/3 of the lathe, I got them wired up, and making chips, well the mill is. I had to buy a vise for the mill, and I still need to get a hold down set for it, and a toolpost and tools for the lathe, and collets, and .........soon though.

[EagleMark]

If you follow some links from URL below there are some pretty cool setups for tool stands on mill and lathe. Along with a lot of other cool stuff!
http://www.homemadetools.net/

[RobertISaar]

i really need to convince the wife that a CNC mill at home is an investment, not just a toy. :D

[EagleMark]

i really need to convince the wife that a CNC mill at home is an investment, not just a toy. :D

I don't know? Billet Aluminum seems to be a man thing, now if you can figure out how to CNC some girl stuff you may have a chance!

[JeepsAndGuns]

Nice! I wish I had a mill, and lathe, and a shop to put them in! Oh the jeep and gun parts I could have made over the years, and all the stuff I could make now too....lol

[gregs78cam]

Well today was a good day. Last night I went out at around 10PM, and leveled the lathe, took off the back gear cover and made a few adjustments to the geartrain, tweaked the gibs and ways, and got the thing running sweet. Today, I went out to replace the wheel bearings on our '98 Grand Am, and found I need to do the brakes as well. It just so happens that the rotors just barely fit on the lathe. I got one mounted up, the tooling set up and put a nice finish on it. I had to make a trip to Pull and save to get a ABS plug bracket, and pads from Napa on the way, then I came home and turned the other rotor, replaced the tie rod ends, and took it for a drive. Not bad for half a day's work (12 hours).

Bottom line.......I am very happy with this lathe so far.