I'm a hobbyist, just bought this gage set online, is it any good?10mo ⋅ CarmenSanFernando ⋅ r/machining
This arrived in my machinist class but we lack the proper means to get it on the floor safely. How would you do it? Sorry in advance.11mo ⋅ -PsychoCandy- ⋅ r/machining
Enrolled in a weekend machining course last september. Today they finally let us make some chips!1yr ⋅ Handwired ⋅ r/machining
Have A Look At This Barrel From A Russian BMP Picture By Ukrainian Shop Worker Refitting Captured Tank1yr ⋅ MavDrake ⋅ r/machining
Old mill I grew up learning on. One rotation is 1/8 and each tick is 0.00125. It is a nightmare to use.1yr ⋅ BlenderGuy ⋅ r/machining
Does anyone know what type of machine this is? What were its functions and time period it was used?8mo ⋅ Royal_Ad_6965 ⋅ r/machining
Update #9 did a rust look powder coat on the aluminium rods. You all seemed to like the steam punk look 👌1yr ⋅ Adventures-Of-Big-H ⋅ r/machining
Antikythera Mechanism portion, showing retrograde motion of Mercury & Venus1yr ⋅ thisisotterpop2 ⋅ r/machining
I machined and anodized this all myself. One of my first finished projects as an amateur machinist.4yr ⋅ Bobbysuepoo ⋅ r/machining
What is the order I should machine this? Mill slots first or last?10mo ⋅ TumbleweedHungry8466 ⋅ r/machining
While people are showing off material removal. This job goes from 350kgs raw material to 45kgs finished product. LOL.1yr ⋅ vikramdinesh ⋅ r/machining
The first part I programmed all on my own. Did not have time to use the abrasive clay on the threads yesterday, will do it today.1yr ⋅ WCR_706 ⋅ r/machining
Biggest parts I’ve ever done and tightest tolerances. 50-lb shafts modified in two spots to +/- .0005”. So far so good.1yr ⋅ chobbes ⋅ r/machining
My at-home shop. Baby Mill, TIG Welder, Laser welder/cutter, electronics area, weld bench.1yr ⋅ seattlewelding ⋅ r/machining
As a side hobby, I collect old machinist indicators. How many can you name?8mo ⋅ spykethebassist ⋅ r/machining
Happy with how this part turned out, and it was really fun to make. 316 stainless.5mo ⋅ Stink_fisting ⋅ r/machining
My dad found this milling machine (?) in the shed of a house he just bought. Anyone got any info?4yr ⋅ thenewmusic ⋅ r/machining
Im studying to become a welder but I made this on the lathe at school. Its a fishing priest. (I fish alot during the summer)4mo ⋅ Jorgos616 ⋅ r/machining
What's a good bench press drill capable drilling through 2.5 hardened steel ball? I use 8 WEN but it consistently is off-center by 0.035.11mo ⋅ dangling_mosquito ⋅ r/machining
Why do all our tapped parts come looking like they're cross threaded?1yr ⋅ CrigglestheFirst ⋅ r/machining
I use a chopsaw and drill press to make these 3.5 parts out of 6' 5/16 stainless and brass rod. Can I do this automatically?10mo ⋅ dangomane ⋅ r/machining
Need help machining these depressions without a burr or help removing the burr without damaging the finish on the flat.1yr ⋅ Bogart745 ⋅ r/machining
Can anyone tell me more about this tap? Half the cutting surface of a normal tap?1yr ⋅ deceptivelyelevated ⋅ r/machining
Can a 3 axis cnc mill machine a vertical cirlce/cylinder? Detailed question in the comment.1yr ⋅ Active_String2216 ⋅ r/machining
Gift from a machinist friend, safe to cook with? Extremely heavy believe he said it was stainless, see no rust yet1yr ⋅ PibbXRA ⋅ r/machining
Phase 3 - SS304, 60000rpm impeller - Learn from your mistakes, make corrections and move on.1yr ⋅ vikramdinesh ⋅ r/machining
Need advice! I need to make a simple lock that can fit these gas valves to stop people from making adjustments1yr ⋅ Maegaa ⋅ r/machining
is this a good deal? $40 for this depth mic that's been chopped in half1yr ⋅ Low_Rise4699 ⋅ r/machining
Last week: You can't work anymore overtime. This week:starting next week at least 2 weeks of mandatory 10 hours overtime.10mo ⋅ Specialist_Ad8587 ⋅ r/machining
does this stud that happens when your tool is too low on a lathe have a name? my coworker and i were wondering today1yr ⋅ Belyosd ⋅ r/machining
Is there a tool that can remove this bearing? Need to swap for an 8mm bore, but same OD1yr ⋅ pongyboy1 ⋅ r/machining
Trying to find information on this type of screw. Its from an old 4 jaw lathe chuck from a craftsman out of the 50's. Hoping to get another.1yr ⋅ IBS_Athletics ⋅ r/machining
Does there exist a gear cutter like this for internal spur gears ?5mo ⋅ TheRicardoRedish ⋅ r/machining
Need to press fit a 1in bearing in this ball bearing. Already had trouble facing it, i think its going to sink EDM. How hard are those?1yr ⋅ noitamrofnisim ⋅ r/machining
Tips or ideas for milling down and smoothening this plate? Power feed is broken and we have a bunch of these.1yr ⋅ Raddz5000 ⋅ r/machining
I am in school and do not even call myself a machinist but my class appreciates the donation of a new Haas Mini Mill4yr ⋅ skm_45 ⋅ r/machining
Been jealous of all the Look at this score I got for *ridiculously low amount* post over the years... Finally got one of my own. Drove 4 hours, and paid $150 for a sweetheart of a surface grinder. Can't wait to make my first sparks!4yr ⋅ ExHempKnight ⋅ r/machining
Fully functional Machined Catapult that launches these brass balls clear over my shop!5yr ⋅ ArtofSteele ⋅ r/machining
How can I attach the hardened steel part into the copper part so it doesn't rotate or slide up/down?1yr ⋅ Space_Floof ⋅ r/machining
How would I go about finding the center of this on the mill to make the slots because of the rounded sides4mo ⋅ Squishy_fpv ⋅ r/machining
New into turning metal on a lathe, just can't get the hang of if (more info in comments)7mo ⋅ Randy__Bobandy ⋅ r/machining
Finished this up today. Just a small project from class. Turned it into my instructor and he said it was perfect so I am quite proud.4yr ⋅ Dwigtus ⋅ r/machining
