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Title: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: miner49r on February 12, 2012, 02:34:49 AM

Hiya Folks,
   It's about time I come out of the shadows and make my presence known.

Regards, Alan

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: spuddevans on February 12, 2012, 02:36:06 AM

Well hello Alan :wave: and welcome into the light!!


Tim

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: AndyB on February 12, 2012, 04:07:26 AM

Hi Alan,

Welcome from me too.

Where are you from? It is useful to let on so that answers to help can be located in your area.

Set it up on your profile then nobody ever has to ask.

Hope you enjoy the cube because you will be assimilated! :borg:

Andy

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: Stilldrillin on February 12, 2012, 04:46:54 AM

Hi Alan!  :wave:

Welcome to the Collective.  :borg:

As you're finding, we're a very mixed bunch here..... Always, someone knows something, or wants to know!  :thumbup:

Join in. Have fun. We do!  :nrocks:

David D

   

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: DaveH on February 12, 2012, 05:39:52 AM

Hi Allen  :wave:

Hello and welcome to MadModder :)

Just join in the fun :)

 :beer:
DaveH

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: krv3000 on February 12, 2012, 06:42:38 AM

Welcome from me too.

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: Brass_Machine on February 12, 2012, 11:47:26 AM

Hi Alan  :wave:

Welcome to the collective  :borg:

Eric

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: bvd1940 on February 12, 2012, 01:37:34 PM

Welcome to the forum Alan,  :mmr:

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: saw on February 12, 2012, 01:37:38 PM

hi and welcome  :wave:

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: miner49r on February 12, 2012, 02:19:49 PM

Thx for the warm welcome,
   I hail from Palatine, Illinois. I recognize some of you from other forums. Some by name, some by avatars. The internet is a small world.
   Since I inherited my fathers machines I have become interested in miniature machining. He had mentioned to me in my youth that he knew people in the hobby but never participated himself. I like to think that the shadows in my dungeon shop are him watching over my work.  He would approve. With three oscillators under my belt I will be looking to more complex designs.
   Admittedly,  the tiny scale of this hobby is really challenging my layout skills. Even while using magnification.
Alan

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 12, 2012, 02:54:45 PM

Hi and Welcome to Madmodder Alan  :wave:

I hope you take the time to show us your engines  :poke: :)


Rob

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: miner49r on February 13, 2012, 06:00:47 PM

Rob,
Ask and you shall receive. Elmer's Fancy and Fancy II.
The photos of my first build (Elmer's #25) must be on another computer.
Alan

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: DaveH on February 14, 2012, 03:13:27 PM

Allan,

They look very smart. :thumbup: :clap:

Very nicely made too.   :bow:

 :beer:
DaveH

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 14, 2012, 05:05:49 PM

 :clap: :clap: :clap:  :clap:  Very nice Allan ,, Two mighty fine looking engines  :thumbup:

I built Elmer's Fancy a few years back  :dremel:

Do plan on making any more of Elmer's engines ? 


Rob

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: miner49r on February 14, 2012, 05:32:28 PM

Thx Dave,
   I think you already saw the Fancy II on that now defunct sight. Good to see ya.

Rob,
   Thx. I was thinking of doing his radial but I should probably pick one that is a little simpler. Something that incorporates a valve. Just finished an ER32 collet chuck that threads directly to the lathe spindle and a spindle nose for the rotary table so chucks will transfer directly from the lathe to it. Waiting on cutters to complete my radius tool.

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: DaveH on February 14, 2012, 05:57:42 PM

Quote from: miner49r on February 14, 2012, 05:32:28 PM

Thx Dave,
   I think you already saw the Fancy II on that now defunct sight. Good to see ya.

Good to see you as well Allan :) :) :)
 :beer:
DaveH

Title: Re: was... lurking in the shadows
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 14, 2012, 05:58:03 PM

 :thumbup: Nice one Allan

With the collet chuck body being square you can use it in the mill vice ,, handy for cross drilling and machining a flat on a job  :med:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1040019.jpg)

Have you had a look at Arnoldb threads he has build a good few of Elmer's engines ,,,, worth a look  :med:

Rob