Out with the old, in with the new(er).

[Tod]

Hoping to add this machine in place of a couple of older ones the first week of August. It will allow for smoother flow of work and a little less set up time for the various jobs I do.

I'm also in the process of getting the OHV head going, the dual plug head, and 5 main blocks. I had the need arise for casting process change, or maybe I should say the "want" to change molding and coring processes. I had an idea the other night that will make the process more streamlined and save me time and money also. The idea will make the new blocks so much better that I can barely wait to make one with this new idea. In the mean time, I will push on with what all I have going. I'm kind of excited about some recent developments.

[daveymc29]

Gee Tod, I get excited about a new spring spreader. I'd drop off in a swoon if I had that machine, whatever it does. I wish you the best of luck with your projects. An overhead 5 main engine would last me the rest of my life. Of course a glass of water may also. Thanks for keeping us updated. I am excited for you. Your success will certainly be success for the entire hobby.
Dave Mc Arthur

[waxhead]

Excited for you also, cool looking machine.

[katy]

Whatzit?

[lindy williams]

Tod, I hate to be so dumb but what is this machine?

[Tod]

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Originally Posted by lindy williams

Tod, I hate to be so dumb but what is this machine?

Horizontal machining center. Used to take raw castings to finished parts.

I have 3 already but I need to replace 2 older machines so I am getting this one to replace the 2.

Here is a video of a Mazak horizontal center. Not the machine I am getting but you will get the idea of what I do all day making parts for Snyder and myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puEgowHmAqw

Tod

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Tod,
I hope I live long enough to see your results---I'm SO OLD, I don't even buy GREEN Bannanas---LOL
Bill Todbooster

[lindy williams]

Very interesting Tod. Thank you.

[Tod]

Details for the newer machine have been worked out and it will be purchased soon. Friday, I sewed up final details for the Inductotherm 2 box melt system. It should be delivered next week.

There was a delay at the core shop on 5 main cores and the dual plug head cores but they will be back on track also. The OHV cores are in their hands and all I can do is wait.

At first, my main concern with pouring castings will be to make my own castings as well as some for Snyder's that we have had a very hard time getting. As soon as possible, there will be time to pour outside work on a small scale. I have a couple of people that are potential customers and have not looked for additional work at this point. If anyone is aware of someone in need of castings have them contact me to discuss it.

Tod

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I've seen "similar" machinery on, "HOW IT'S MADE"---TOTALLY amazing to see what MEN have designed!!!
My Brother-in Law, in the early '70s said, "With what we've designed in Solid State stuff, what we can do with it, is ONLY limited by our IMAGINATION"!!! Mike had a lifelong career @ I.B.M.
Bill Flabbergasted

[pooch]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Tod,
I hope I live long enough to see your results---I'm SO OLD, I don't even buy GREEN Bannanas---LOL
Bill Todbooster

Bill, I don't normally get a chuckle out of lame gags.

But this one is so good, it should be a bumper sticker!!!!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by pooch

Bill, I don't normally get a chuckle out of lame gags.

But this one is so good, it should be a bumper sticker!!!!

Pooch,
My gags are so LAME, I walk with a LIMP
We could probably fill 9 pages about bumper SNICKERS
Bill Gimp

[Tod]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Tod,
I hope I live long enough to see your results---I'm SO OLD, I don't even buy GREEN Bannanas---LOL
Bill Todbooster

I hope you live more than long enough to see things rolling. I enjoy your input and lively more than you can know. A few of you on here are appreciated very much. Not that others aren't, it's just a connection I feel with some of you. Can't explain it. Won't try.

Tod

[vern hodgson]

That machine will give me nightmares. Imagine going to the dentist in the future!!

[RawhideKid]

Tod, I envy you. The time I spent as an apprentice and journeyman machinist and tool and die maker, we were strictly hands on, that level of sophistication was only thought of, not yet in practice.

I could sit all day and watch those things run.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I can't even IMAGINE all the set up/adjustments/sharpening/maintenance/cleaning, of such sophisticated machinery!!!!
Bill Amazed

[Seth Swoboda]

How many Million $ does that thing cost, LOL! Pretty interesting.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Hey Tod, I saw your post on Facebook the other day, and am glad you were able to work thru the issues on your terms and finally get what you wanted.

Guys, not to steel Tod's thunder as this is exciting times for him but just to show you what is available out there, I demo-ed a Rottler machine at the PRI show last Fall. Wrap your brain around what these machines are capable of doing for engine rebuilders. Click HERE to watch the video of the Rottler F79, and be sure to pay close attention around the 3:35 mark in the video.

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[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Thanks for the video link, Brent,
I think about when I helped Jerry lug an OLD Van-Norman boring bar onto a Lincoln Model K-V-12, IN THE CAR, & bore & sleeve one cylinder!!!---Took "FOREVER"---Jerry was the only Machinest in town who would tackle it!
Bill W.

[Art Newland]

CNC isn't just for the big shops anymore. I have a small 12x12 setup that I use mostly for my R/C hobby stuff. I've taught myself a little CAD, and a little G-code, and mostly cut G-10 or acrylic material. I'm mesmerized every time I watch it run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZMQg9l9pns

Best of luck with your endeavor Tod!