I need a friend with a lathe

tibug · 02-08-2013, 02:26 AM

I need to have grooves cut into the outer circumference of aluminum tubing to use snap rings in. Life is so unfair.

Specifically, I would like a piece of 3/4" diameter metal rod with a groove for a snap ring at one end. The rod doesn't need to be more than 1-2" in length. I need it for testing purposes, and if it works out then I would like to commission someone to make a small run of a final product. The final product would be 2" in length, 3/4" diameter, and would have 3-4 snap ring grooves at one end, spaced about 3/16" or 1/4" apart. Depending on price, I'd probably want 25-50 of them to start. Final product material would be aluminum or brass.

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Mr_Hox · 02-08-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tibug

I need to have grooves cut into the outer circumference of aluminum tubing to use snap rings in. Life is so unfair.

Really? REALLY?

TrickNipple · 02-08-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Hox

Really? REALLY?

Yes, REALLY! His life is rough.

dr_wheel · 02-08-2013, 02:32 AM

Here you go. Enjoy!

tibug · 02-08-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Hox

Really? REALLY?

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JonnyV2889 · 02-08-2013, 01:17 PM

Not sure where you are. If you want to drive it to nh...hah

tibug · 02-08-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyV2889

Not sure where you are. If you want to drive it to nh...hah

I could send the material to you if necessary. Specifically, I would like a piece of 3/4" diameter metal rod with a groove for a snap ring at one end. The rod doesn't need to be more than 1-2" in length. I need it for testing purposes, and if it works out then I would like to commission someone to make a small run of a final product. The final product would be 2" in length, 3/4" diameter, and would have 3-4 snap ring grooves at one end, spaced about 3/16" or 1/4" apart. Depending on price, I'd probably want 25-50 of them to start. Edit: And the final material would preferably be aluminum or brass.

I will edit the original post to include this information...I wrote that post at 2am and I was.

tibug · 02-10-2013, 10:19 AM

Anybody?

JonnyV2889 · 02-10-2013, 11:14 AM

Pm'd you

b1aze · 02-10-2013, 03:03 PM

I could lend a hand. Where are you located? I have access to a machine shop in Marlborough, MA and can surely help you out.

tibug · 02-10-2013, 04:12 PM

I'm in northeastern CT near UCONN. JonnyV2889 has gotten in contact with me, but if that falls through I'll be sure to give you a message. I don't actually need to be there with you; if it came down to that, I could send you the metal to use or you could buy it and charge me for it. Anyway, I really appreciate the offer!

b1aze · 02-11-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tibug

I'm in northeastern CT near UCONN. JonnyV2889 has gotten in contact with me, but if that falls through I'll be sure to give you a message. I don't actually need to be there with you; if it came down to that, I could send you the metal to use or you could buy it and charge me for it. Anyway, I really appreciate the offer!

Sure thing. As long as you give me dimensions of the clip location and such, it shouldn't be a problem.

02-08-2013, 02:26 AM	#1
tibug Scooby Specialist Member#: 273906 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little House on the Prarie Vehicle: 1831 Conestoga Wagon My oxen all died.	I need a friend with a lathe I need to have grooves cut into the outer circumference of aluminum tubing to use snap rings in. Life is so unfair. Specifically, I would like a piece of 3/4" diameter metal rod with a groove for a snap ring at one end. The rod doesn't need to be more than 1-2" in length. I need it for testing purposes, and if it works out then I would like to commission someone to make a small run of a final product. The final product would be 2" in length, 3/4" diameter, and would have 3-4 snap ring grooves at one end, spaced about 3/16" or 1/4" apart. Depending on price, I'd probably want 25-50 of them to start. Final product material would be aluminum or brass. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by tibug; 02-08-2013 at 04:37 PM.

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02-08-2013, 02:32 AM	#4
dr_wheel Scooby Specialist Member#: 60106 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Pennsyltucky Vehicle: I eat pieces of ** like you for breakfast	Here you go. Enjoy!

02-08-2013, 01:17 PM	#6
JonnyV2889 Scooby Newbie Member#: 197384 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MWV NH Vehicle: 2006 WRX Ltd OBP	Not sure where you are. If you want to drive it to nh...hah

02-10-2013, 10:19 AM	#8
tibug Scooby Specialist Member#: 273906 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little House on the Prarie Vehicle: 1831 Conestoga Wagon My oxen all died.	Anybody?

02-10-2013, 11:14 AM	#9
JonnyV2889 Scooby Newbie Member#: 197384 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MWV NH Vehicle: 2006 WRX Ltd OBP	Pm'd you

02-10-2013, 03:03 PM	#10
b1aze Scooby Specialist Member#: 284003 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Marlborough, MA Vehicle: 2010 Alpine 135i	I could lend a hand. Where are you located? I have access to a machine shop in Marlborough, MA and can surely help you out.

02-10-2013, 04:12 PM	#11
tibug Scooby Specialist Member#: 273906 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little House on the Prarie Vehicle: 1831 Conestoga Wagon My oxen all died.	I'm in northeastern CT near UCONN. JonnyV2889 has gotten in contact with me, but if that falls through I'll be sure to give you a message. I don't actually need to be there with you; if it came down to that, I could send you the metal to use or you could buy it and charge me for it. Anyway, I really appreciate the offer!