The Wish List

[rake60]

Things are suddenly looking very good for the prospects of toy buying here.
So, I've started the Wish List.

On it to this point we have:
Item 1 Little Machine Shop's Extended Rack for the mini mill that Mel pointed out.
Item 2 4-Jaw chuck and back plate also from LMS.
Item 3 Belt Drive Conversion Kit again from LMS.
Item 4 a new 4 X 6 Band Saw Since Tractor Supply is in town here, they will
probably get the cash for that one.

We all have wish lists. What's on yours?

Rick

 

[wareagle]

Let's see, where to begin...

1) There's always the need for small tooling for the mill and lathe.
2) Another pair of electronic calipers.
3) A pair of DROs, one each for the mill and lathe.
4) A table feed fopr the mill.
5) Metal stock of all flavors, shapes and sizes.
6) English wheel, slip roll, sheer and brake.
7) Vertical band saw.
8) CNC metal cutter.
9) A place to put it all!
10) Time to utilize it would be nice, too!

 

[rake60]

10) Time to utilize it would be nice, too!

I just KNEW I was forgetting something!!!!

Rick

 

[shred]

- Larger Mill & Lathe
- Bigger shop to house everything
- Better power and light in the shop (working on that one this weekend)
- Surface grinder
- Brass prices from many years ago.
- Some 1/8" end mills that don't suck.

 

[bhjones]

Next on my list is a Bridgeport 9x49 J head, or a quality clone. After that I'd like to find a solid 6x18 surface grinder.

 

[Capt Turk]

An unlimited source of money to buy all the spiffy toys, and materials, that I want.

Capt. Turk

 

[georgeseal]

Rick,
When (if) you get the belt adjuster let me know how you like it

I made one from an article in Home Shop or Projects in Metal

use it all the time but not real fond of the set -up.
My set-up has two belts to develope high and low speeds which is a hassel keeping up with the one you are not using.

I did this conversion after the second plastic gear crash. First I made a alumuiam gear to replace the plastic one. I deemed this to be to noisy. That is why I went to the belt

George
PS if anyone is interested I can post pictures

 

[Hal]

I wish I had some of the knowledge of this forum members and retired machinist.

Hal

 

[Hexbasher]

hummmm

locker side cabinet for my 41inch cabinet,
side cabinet
oak to make my chest
2-12 mitutoyo. inside tube mic
vert quik-set mitutoyo indicator
magnetic tool setter
digi cam for work
new 6inch bevel square
new starrett auto center punch
new die grinder
more diamond hones
more hones
norbide stone
pillar file
1-2-3 blocks
some chucks of iron to make lapping blocks/plates
more O-1 rod
couple of jacobs chucks for some tooling ideas

 

[Canyonman]

More Room as most say,

One piece of equipment that is accurate and that I don't have to restore before I can use it.