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Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on April 11, 2015, 02:29 PM:
Hoping to find a handy UK lad to do a small turn on a lathe for me.
Is there anyone who can do this please.
Thanks Mark.
Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 11, 2015, 02:48 PM:
Since my place of work started to sub contract ALL machining jobs out just over 18 months ago, I find the best places to get small jobs done for reasonable money now for personal work, are the Technical Colleges and the few Engineering Training Centres that exist up and down the country.
It gives valuable experience to the apprentices while giving you the work you require at a reasonable cost Mark.
The couple of times I have used this service, I have been completely satisfied with standard of workmanship achieved and all the jobs have come back to me within the tolerances I specified on my submitted drawings.
Posted by Ken Finch (Member # 2768) on April 12, 2015, 11:27 AM:
Mark, I suggest you try contacing your local model engineering club. I have found them most helpful ken Finch.
Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on April 12, 2015, 03:12 PM:
Hi Ken and Andrew thansk for the advice, I was hoping for a cine chap so he could try it at the time.
But might be a good option so thank you.
Best Mark.
Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on April 12, 2015, 03:22 PM:
I only wish I still had access to a lathe for you Mark, but sadly, no longer. I hope you get fixed up soon pal. Let us know how you get along.
If the part can be removed in advance and sent by post, this will give you the best possibility of having it machined or a replica made for the best possible price I feel.
Posted by Paul Browning (Member # 2715) on April 13, 2015, 11:44 AM:
Hi Mark, what you trying to get made?, pm me with the details or pictures if possible.
Posted by Pete Richards (Member # 2203) on April 15, 2015, 07:04 AM:
Alternatively, is it something that could be 3D Printed?
Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on April 15, 2015, 07:19 AM:
Hi Pete I need a little bit of skimming, turning off a lens so it fits thanks.
Paul B may be able to help me.
Best Mark. Thanks.
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