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5d ago
inSwitched from a full face mask to a band mask on the 42 inch intake job in Galveston and my neck quit aching
Made that swap on a 36 inch job, neck saved.
6d ago
inWalked into a diner in Tulsa and the whole staff was arguing about Firefly
Did that cook happen to mention how Fox straight up lied about the show's ratings too? They were comparing it to shows that had way better time slots and then acted shocked when it flopped. I still get mad thinking about how they aired the pilot last, like no wonder people were confused about who half the characters were. That whole thing turned me into a bitter person about network TV for years. It's cool you ran into folks who still care enough to fight about it in a diner though, that gives me a little hope.
13d ago
inRant: fixing my bandsaw blade drift nearly cost me a whole Saturday at the shop
Could the motor pulley be misaligned and pulling that wheel sideways?
17d ago
inCarbide end mill chatter surprised me on aluminum
That part about chattering worse than the old 2 flute HSS is what gets me, because I used to argue the opposite. I always said more flutes means smoother cuts, no question, and told guys to ditch the 2 flute stuff. Then I ran a 4 flute in 6061 on our old machine and got the worst noise I ever heard. What changed my mind was learning that 4 flute tools have less room for the chips, so the aluminum gums up and starts rubbing instead of cutting. Once chips pack in there, the tool pushes back and forth, and that is your chatter. 6061 is gummy enough that a 2 or 3 flute with good chip clearance usually runs way better, even if the tool is carbide. Shallow depth can make it worse too, but I would check your holder and your flute count before blaming the speed and feed.