Pinion Works

It's a good day for some 4th axis shenanigans

Not the cleanest rust bluing I've seen but should be good enough

My little project is coming along nicely. All this to avoid a look up chart when machining.

If I was better at CAD I might know a better way to do this....

Getting some time in the garage. Trying out a fly cutter for the first time.

It was a good night

After six weeks, I finally have the mill up and running. I've got some collets coming tomorrow. Can't wait to start making some chips. instagram.com/reel/DT6q3UJjG…

4th times the charm...

I've had better days. What's a couple crushed fingers between friends though. Not many would help move a half ton of 50 year old iron

Giving the mill the first cleaning its had in 50 years

In non-mill related news. This 3d printer needs some work

Fastest way to clean the dials in one old mill

The mill isn't quite 50. 1979 Though I've never heard of Hong Da

Machining auction haul 4 nuts and bolts

Machining auction haul 3. A lot of scrap metal and some small stock offcuts

Machining auction haul 2. Complete with free razor blades

Machining auction haul 1. Less than impressed

Some extras I picked up at auction

The mill needs a little TLC but the table has some goddies