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Mark Todd
Film God

Posts: 3846
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 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.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted 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.

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Ken Finch
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Herne Bay, Kent. U.K.
Registered: Oct 2011

posted 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.

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Mark Todd
Film God

Posts: 3846
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 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.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted 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.

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Paul Browning
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: West Midlands United Kingdom
Registered: Aug 2011

posted April 13, 2015 11:44 AM

Hi Mark, what you trying to get made?, pm me with the details or pictures if possible.

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Pete Richards
Master Film Handler

Posts: 302
From: Australia
Registered: Sep 2010

posted April 15, 2015 07:04 AM

Alternatively, is it something that could be 3D Printed?

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Mark Todd
Film God

Posts: 3846
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 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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