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Hi, I own a small custom watch shop here in south fl. I am looking to make inserts for my wooden watch cases. I have found this foam product at Michaels craft store it is called "fun foam" However...

Hey does any one know who does Black PVD coatings.

Found this post on google but have been a member of the forum for a while.

Did any one ever make the custom hands? I am in need of some. Maybe a short run of 2o sets or so.

Thanks sam. Look forward to meeting up with you in the next couple days. I will give you a ring.

Mike Burkard

Looking to learn the ropes. of a small cnc machining. Am looking to machine small parts for my self. Any one who would like free labor in the Naples Fort myers area give me a hollar.

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Hey Sam Im down in bonita, But looking, for a mentor too. I am a complete newb, a young guy and just trying to see if i should invest in a similar setup to what you have. Let me know if you get that...

So i guess the question is at this point should just convert my Manual Harbor Frieght Seige Micro mill into a CNC. If so what recomemed parts etc. Or should i just look for another complete solution.

@miljnor: Yes your right in the photo that piece is probably done with a lathe. Mine does not have to be that pretty on the inside =).

@larry: Yes I was reading up on steel grades last night....

Yes, I dont mind the polishing, Ha spent about 3 hours behind a buffing wheel today.

Regarding the the fixturing int a lathe. Could you elaborate, Sorry Im a newb =)

Hrmm. I guess i will have to get more familiar with steel grades. I assumed 316 was softer than 416.

Regarding the axis, how many do you think I should need.

thanks larry, Yes i am definatly not that skilled on this manual mill. I was wondering if this would be a good idea to convert to cnc or start with a new setup for SS. I was under the impression that...

Hi guys, Looking for a little advice on a couple things. Basically as of right now i have a Harbor Frieght Micro mill stock. However it was used for one project and now is collecting dust.

I am...

I am looking for a estimate rough ballpark on 100pcs of a small steel link for a mens watch band. It will only need to be the end peice shown in this picture. ...

Here is just an example. The watch cases I am gussing I can polishe out depending on what the finish is. I probably would be making mor square syle cases. However this is the general principle. Also...

Wow thanks a lot. I am sure I will have more questions to come. This really will able to get me started..


Thanks so

Much

Mike

Hi guys, I have been digging over this great forum for the past week. I purchased a HF Seig X1 last year to hand mill a couple things, I also had no idea that it could be converted into a cnc. I have...