My intention is not to belittle anyone and I have had as many problems and question as the next guy but after twenty some years of turning metal (usually under some unrealistic deadline). I have noticed that a good many things in the machinist world I
just don't pay attention to.speeds and feeds,
if the bit isn't glowing red or the aluminum isn't melting it's ok.
toolbits,carbide for hard steel,HSS for soft,
easy enough. I look at a piece of stock and know if it's going to work, no need for elaborate metal tests.
I read the articles sometime and think,"boy I should do that or waht a waste of time".
I guess my point is be safe and enjoy the hobby and don't get wrapped around the axle on the little stuff. It kind of reminds of the old joke:
The young recruit says" they taught us to do it like this in bootcamp"
The young, junior officer "in my experience"
And the old, wise sargent says" watch this ****".
just don't pay attention to.speeds and feeds,
if the bit isn't glowing red or the aluminum isn't melting it's ok.
toolbits,carbide for hard steel,HSS for soft,
easy enough. I look at a piece of stock and know if it's going to work, no need for elaborate metal tests.
I read the articles sometime and think,"boy I should do that or waht a waste of time".
I guess my point is be safe and enjoy the hobby and don't get wrapped around the axle on the little stuff. It kind of reminds of the old joke:
The young recruit says" they taught us to do it like this in bootcamp"
The young, junior officer "in my experience"
And the old, wise sargent says" watch this ****".
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