The Coolest thing I have ever seen

[Hennessy]

I just want to start by saying that I did not make this but it is the coolest thing i have ever seen. i would site a source but i don't have one. I found thees photos on a web site a few years ago and they have been sitting in my ideas folder for a while.. just thought that i would share. It has got to be the best example of Machine Art that i have ever found.

Hennessy

[austin.mn]

You can find that project along with the writeup about it at the sherline Joe Martin craftsmanship museum website.

http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/

There is a lot of cool stuff there you may want to check out. Some very impressive projects there.

[ger21]

http://www.zoho.nl/zoho2.html

[martinw]

It hangs around looking real cool...but does it do something useful like washing dishes??

Best wishes,

Martin

[Geof]

I would love to know whether he did all that work at his own expense; or did he suck some grant from a government agency. In other words is he a productive member of society or just a parasite.

[mc-motorsports]

Originally Posted by Geof I would love to know whether he did all that work at his own expense; or did he suck some grant from a government agency. In other words is he a productive member of society or just a parasite.

Nah, he's a machinist, your thinking about Wallstreet bankers.

[elmerfud]

kudos to him, a deeply skillful display of toolmaking nous!
i am truly impressed!

[mc-motorsports]

Anyone know how much for one of those? Said he's selling 25 of them, just wondering.

[Hennessy]

Originally Posted by mc-motorsports Anyone know how much for one of those? Said he's selling 25 of them, just wondering.

I don't know how much but i have been thinking about trying to design a different version of the same idea for a while now... not a copy but a more mechanical design... maybe a cross between a mech warrior and iron man.

I have plenty of time now, I broke both arms last month... motorcycle wreck... so all i can do is computer stuff and i am going insane !!!!!!!!!!

[Jason3]

Originally Posted by mc-motorsports Anyone know how much for one of those? Said he's selling 25 of them, just wondering.

From memory, the ask was something around US$30,000...

...It'd go really nicely on my coffee table

Jason

[alexccmeister]

Hi DC,

I have seen the videos before on the site you linked to. I have got a question. Is the broaching tool turned by a separate motor or it turns due to the spindle turning? I have seen machine cutting hexagonal shape on the OD of a work piece. But the way it was cut is a very complicated movement by the broaching tool and the lathe spindle. I can't explain it but basically the tool rotate as well in relation to the work piece.

TBH, broaching is a very fascinating machining technique but one that I still can't understand.

Alex

[alexccmeister]

OK, I looked up wiki. So the broaching tool is inclined at 1 degree off alignment from the work piece and the toll is free to move by itself. Will have to try this. Thanks.