Bitao Posted November 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2020 To achieve milling and precision grinding. tlevine, dvm27, WalrusGuy and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted November 19, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Well, that just looks/is awesome! Ref: the last pic - All that capability mounted on a 2 foot (?) square table. What do you think the lathe's maximum acceptable depth of cut/feed rate -v- material is? Congratulations on constructing a stunning multi-function workshop in such a small volume. Best regards, Richard PS: Just out of curiosity, where is the 'emergency off' button? Edited November 19, 2020 by Rik Thistle mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted November 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 19, 2020 A serious piece of kit indeed. The square-headed nail is impressive. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Rik Thistle said: Well, that just looks/is awesome! Ref: the last pic - All that capability mounted on a 2 foot (?) square table. What do you think the lathe's maximum acceptable depth of cut/feed rate -v- material is? Congratulations on constructing a stunning multi-function workshop in such a small volume. Best regards, Richard PS: Just out of curiosity, where is the 'emergency off' button? Hello, Richard. Thank you for the compliment. This two foot, 140kg machine, as you judge, uses the main structure of a horizontal milling machine, the lathe like thing you mentioned, and is the fourth axis specifically designed to process slender masts. The following slideways allow for fast manual movement, making it easier and more controllable to process polyhedra and tapered wooden masts. The stroke is 35 cm (total length up to 70 cm) ; the through hole in the middle of chuck can be passed through a mast with a maximum diameter of 28 mm, which, for me, has met all the processing needs of the 48 scale. In addition, the cutter head is replaced by a saw blade milling cutter, which can be used to process grille-like workpieces or various grooves. The sand table can be replaced by a digital ruler for precision grinding operation. As shown in the figure, a copper pin with a cap diameter of 1.2 mm can be machined polyhedron-like.At the back of the INVERTER, there is a earth leakage circuit-breaker to control the emergency shutdown of the whole machine. Canute, mtaylor and Jorge Diaz O 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted November 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, druxey said: A serious piece of kit indeed. The square-headed nail is impressive. Hello, druxey. I've been experimenting with ways to make tiny copper nails that are accurate, and while this is a tedious step, the most accurate I've been able to do so far. After all, I can't buy such a small polyhedron copper nail. druxey, Jorge Diaz O, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Thistle Posted November 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2020 hyw, Thank you for answering all my questions. My only comment would be that it is usually best to have the emergency-off switch on the front side of the machine so that you (or a colleague) don't have to lean over anything....my left thumb can tell you why that is preferred 😉 But what an impressive piece of design and manufacture. Well done. Regards, Richard Canute, druxey and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted November 19, 2020 40 minutes ago, Rik Thistle said: It should be. Maybe I've been used to operating strictly by the book for more than 20 years, and this aspect has been neglected. If the machine is for sale, it does not conform to the design specifications. Thanks for the heads-up. Thanks again! Keithbrad80, druxey, Rik Thistle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted November 19, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Rik Thistle said: hyw, Thank you for answering all my questions. My only comment would be that it is usually best to have the emergency-off switch on the front side of the machine so that you (or a colleague) don't have to lean over anything....my left thumb can tell you why that is preferred 😉 But what an impressive piece of design and manufacture. Well done. Regards, Richard In my experience the best cut off switch is my wife - when she comes into my workshop and tells me enough is enough and dinners ready Always works for me! VTHokiEE, Canute, Jorge Diaz O and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted November 20, 2020 7 hours ago, No Idea said: In my experience the best cut off switch is my wife - when she comes into my workshop and tells me enough is enough and dinners ready Always works for me! This is probably the best cut-off switch I've ever heard in the world. . .This is more important than anything! Canute, mtaylor, BobG and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitao Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted December 7, 2020 Reworked the workbench. Due to the original structure, there is a small deviation in the movement, and manual operation is very difficult；This problem is solved by adopting a precision drilling and milling worktable and installing an automatic feed device. The constant pursuit of perfection and operational comfort is the joy of model-making. Canute, EricWilliamMarshall, JpR62 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted December 28, 2020 Share #11 Posted December 28, 2020 It's quite impressive, would benefit from some walkthrough video! Canute, mtaylor and reklein 3 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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