My attempt at a heatsink and focus adapter

[Mohrenberg]

Those look great!

I haven't touched my lathe in a few months. I was in the basement today and was staring at it, and the giant pile of aluminum stock I still have, and the cardboard box full of flashlights.
The thought of making some heat sinks entered my mind for about 0.2 seconds. Then I recalled what it was like spending 10 hours standing in one spot turning those things out.

I shut off the light and left. I'll go check on the lathe again in a few more months

 

[Fiddy]

haha, GIVE ME YOUR LATHE!

 

[awillis2589]

Those came out great! Either your a quick learner or he's a good teacher.

 

[Mohrenberg]

haha, GIVE ME YOUR LATHE!

I'm hanging onto it. One day, some random part on something is going to break, and I'll be able to run to the shop and turn out a new one

I've learned that you shouldn't sell tools. Keep them till they break, and replace them.

 

[flare09]

Very nice work fiddy,

On mohrenbergs note, do you guys think I should invest in a precision mini lathe or mini mill?I could do so much more with a mill, but a lathe is equally as useful.

 

[Mohrenberg]

lathe mill combo would be great if you have the money.

 

[flare09]

Yeah no joke, a nice cnc lathe with a 3 axis mill arm... but im looking at a $400 diy mill or a $500 minilathe from harbor freight. If you had to choose one?