Machining a large part on a small mill

[@paulthomas3782]

Well done Ade great ingenuity.

[@sparkiekosten5902]

Looks like forklift extensions!....Nicely done!

[@lloyd4768]

Yeah that's what I was going to say, definitely forklift extensions.

[@Steve_R]

I was just thinking the same thing. 😀

[@russelldold4827]

Quart from a pint pot! Nicely done, Ade.

[@jonsworkshop]

Nicely done Ade, just goes to show the biggest constraint in any workshop is the mind of the Engineer, in this video you have shown how to remove this constraint - Well done, well attacked & well executed. Cheers, Jon

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Ades, the mill does a great job, little bit of forward thinking and it’s amazing what can be achieved, thanks for sharing mate, Cheers

[@Overclocked2300]

Thanks for the video. This is immensely helpful for what I need to do: Mill bed is 24" (609mm), part is 36" (914mm). My only problem now is to make low profile clamps since I need to machine the top of the piece with a fly cutter.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

That came out well . Cheers .

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Excellent job ade,

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Ade, An interesting video... Nice to see how you approached large workpiece and work holding... Thank you... Take care. Paul,,

[@davewilliams6172]

Nice one Ade...just shows that where there is a will...there is a way!

[@stephenbrown1143]

Thanks for another interesting video Ade. Best wishes.

[@wiremonkeyshop]

Nice work. One suggestion to speed things up would be to cut off your oversize parts with either a carbide saw, plasma cutter, abrasive disc, etc, then face to length. Slotting cut offs is a very time consuming approach.

[@howder1951]

Looks like a giant clamping bar shape! Great out of the box thinking Ade, enjoyed very much, cheers!

[@jimminnick5989]

Excellent work overcoming the limitations of a small machine. Fork extensions was my guess too.

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

Impressive work on small mill Ade, great setups. The mystery part sure looks cool. Enjoyed ! ATB...Dean

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Very nicely done Ade, great set ups particularly liked the blue roll! TFS, GB :)

[@ghl3488]

Good job again Ade, nice to see how you adapt to make the best of the situation and thanks for sharing. By the way, I think it's a new aircraft prototype. It has all the qualities, lightweight, aerodynamic and easy to maintain! Thanks for sharing Ade. Regards Gareth

[@malcolmfoster2937]

Top secret forklift truck fork extensions. ;-) Nice job

[@steamtrainmaker]

Hi Ade. Slip gauges re tenon for T slots. I Turned so sliver steel any od then turned down to good fit in slot parted off repeat for second . I just drop in like your slip gauges but just a simple turning job to make them. Plus a set tall for job on packers off table. Steve

[@AaronEngineering]

G'day Ade. Nice work and an excellent result mate, I enjoyed your workaround to get the job done. Cheers from Downunder 🍻. Aaron.

[@glenncpw]

Very interesting showing the concept of it. Thanks.

[@cynic-al]

I hope they look after you well for all this work you do hammering your machines 👍

[@fredcreer1929]

I think they slide over fork lift tangs and the end part with the tapped holes are for keeping in place. Very nice job. The thought and preparation shows in the finish. And you have some nice offcuts😁.

[@MartsGarage]

9:00 I was thinking "you've missed a bit" until I realised it was a mark on my monitor! Lol. Nice job, Ade you're gettin it done.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video ades..thanks for your time

[@Unrivaledanime]

Great job

[@steved8038]

So it's a duflop for a thingamejig !.very interesting Thank you.

[@steveneighbour6094]

Hi Ade, as always easy watching and your skill at overcoming engineering challenges with 'what you have' never ceases to amaze me. p.s I think your working on some top secret military hardware, and it, along with you will be flown out to HMS Queen Elizabeth in the dead of night because only you know how to fit it !! (proper James Bond stuff)

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Thank you.

[@carlwilson1772]

Great work. Ingenuity and skill overcomes difficulty. Will you put in an expenses claim for wear and tear on your equipment?

[@elanman608]

Nice job hope your boss gave you some extra hours in liu of shop rental. ;)

[@lisag2771]

If there’s a will there’s a way. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robespsquared6703]

Hi Ade Great videos. Very informative and interesting. I am a newbie to the WM180 lathe and was wondering if you have any tips on setting up the drive belts and tensions. Would be very much appreciative. Thank you

[@2WHEELSor2WINGS]

I'm intrigued. I just hate speculating about what it is ??? I get it if you cannot say, but it's a bugger not knowing. I am amazed at doing so thing of these dimensions on a small mill. 😎

[@samrodian919]

I'm sure it's something to do with a fork lift extension forks lol

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Good job.

[@tomt9543]

I know a narrow boat hull when I see one, and this one just happens to double as a forklift attachment! Very sly Ade! Ha! You used every inch of your shop on this one! Just goes to show, it’s not the size of your tool, it’s how use it that counts!! Ha! Stay well!

[@pakrattuk1562]

Plasma cutting would have been the way to go, and I'm sure you could have got the price of one off your company for the time and effort you put in, plus it would have been another addition to the arsenal of tools :-)

[@ade63dug]

If only i had room for one . Cheers Ade.

[@ferb7452]

I hope they pay you for this use of your tools & skills