I have learned so much here at HMEM, I figure I had better at least show something in return. With that in mind, please accept this story in pictures and words as I build "A pedestal for my Taig lathe."
Since I am a complete newb at this hobby, I hope the elders will jump in here with suggestions, tips, and point out any error in my ways. Hmmm... lets see did i oil my ways before starting this project.... :
My shop made fly cutter will be the main tool.
A nice hunk of 6061 aluminum.
I filed one side flat so it wouldn't rock on the mill table.
And so I could work a surface without bumping into clamps, i chain drilled and chiseled a square recess on the ends. These will be trimmed off later.
Since I am a complete newb at this hobby, I hope the elders will jump in here with suggestions, tips, and point out any error in my ways. Hmmm... lets see did i oil my ways before starting this project.... :
My shop made fly cutter will be the main tool.
A nice hunk of 6061 aluminum.
I filed one side flat so it wouldn't rock on the mill table.
And so I could work a surface without bumping into clamps, i chain drilled and chiseled a square recess on the ends. These will be trimmed off later.