Thor, or should that be Zeus?

[Robin Hewitt]

There are also people standing over their machines with a can of WD40 who swear it is the greatest thing since sliced bread

[Davek0974]

Yes, one of them is me :)

I've used three cans so far making the parts on my bridgeport, works perfectly and easy to apply on manual mill.

I have also seen systems filled WD or paraffin on aluminium.

[JAZZCNC]

There are also people standing over their machines with a can of WD40 who swear it is the greatest thing since sliced bread

Why would you laugh at something that works perfectly well and with minimal mess.?

Same goes for Odourless mist there's a Clue in the Name "Odour LESS" true while not exactly odour less it certainly isn't unpleasant and gives perfect results with hardly any mess. Unlike conventional Mist system which I think John is refering which choke you to death.

Flood is only any good if it's got plenty of flow and can wash away the chips which isn't easy in deep narrow slots without high rate of flood. Then it gets messy quickly.!!

[Davek0974]

Exactly, even with manual WD squirt, it only needs applying every few inches or more, just enough to keep the cutter flutes wet i guess.

Whats the best thing to put in a mistless system though??

[Robin Hewitt]

Just for fun, here's the safety data sheet
http://www.wd40.co.uk/Files/WD40%20M...07-2015_EN.pdf
Curiously drying out of the HT circuits when your car won't start is no longer one of it's uses.

[Chaz]

Have updated the design somewhat taking numerous feedback into consideration. Lots more to do before I start to make castings. I bought a lathe today, oldish Boxford Model A, should help with some round stuff I need for this build.

[Chaz]

Guys,

Where can I buy cold rolled mild steel plate. I need pieces of metal of around 150mm x 150mm x 80mm (QTY 3). I dont really want to buy a full plate at 80mm size, struggling to find anywhere that will supply in small volume. Alu plate, easily source in this size, but not for mild steel.

Thanks

[Davek0974]

Just a quick question - Why so much mass in this design? Looking at the likes of production mills like Tormach etc, there is nowhere near as much mass in them and they are proven designs.

I like the ideas but over designing is surely as bad as under designing something ??