Community Build Project

[Hawkeye]

Would there be enough interest to design some item, complete with dimensions and have several members in each geographical area each make a part. Then the guys from that area arrange to get together to tweak and assemble the item. There would then be several copies of the same item/tool/whatever being built at the same time. The design could be modified along the way as agreed within each group.

I had a flash of the last guy in the progressive chain spending next year's tool budget sending the finished item on. By meeting in a reasonably central location for assembly, everyone faces about the same burden. And we get a chance to put a few names and faces together.

Obviously, there will be some areas where the members are too few and far between to do this, but a forum topic with a thread for each group would allow all to join in the entertainment/advice.

 

[November X-ray]

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Sounds like lots of fun and terrifying too. For a beginner like my self, it's that whole what if I fail thing. @#@#@#
Jerry ;0

Is not better to try and fail (at first) then not ever try at all??? After all, if it were not for mistakes, many of us would not be here!

 

[4R8]

Sounds excellent to me although I'm a little far away
But I would be fine in sending a part or two to another group.

 

[November X-ray]

Any Idea what the Project would be? Suggestions?

 

[4R8]

Ah, Just noticed my location, etc. is not showing. I shall get onto that one.
Am one of the new Aussies here and always looking for a challenge/project.

Jason

 

[November X-ray]

I know there are a few members on here from "Bama", perhaps they'll chime in.

 

[4R8]

Get the interest first, you need the guys and then you can decide on the project between you all.


DaveH

If you build it they will come...........

 

[ScrapMetal]

I am pretty sure that I haven't yet developed the skills to participate in something like this but I have a couple of suggestions to ponder.

If the number of participants is limited to say, a dozen, why not have each person make a dozen of whatever small part they are assigned? When the "project" is done each member would have a copy of the project. Now, if the project selected were some kind of lathe tool, say a fancy knurling tool, ball turner, etc. then everyone would end up with a neat custom tool for minimal investment in time and money.

Just a thought,

-Ron

 

[hq308]

What about everyone (who's interested) has a go at making their own version of the "project" and posts photos of it and the techniques they use to create it. Would be a good way for everyone to get involved. Us machining newbys could share our mistakes and see the different techniques the more experienced members use to make it.

 

[ScrapMetal]

What about everyone (who's interested) has a go at making their own version of the "project" and posts photos of it and the techniques they use to create it. Would be a good way for everyone to get involved. Us machining newbys could share our mistakes and see the different techniques the more experienced members use to make it.

I like the idea but I think it could be problematic depending on the project as not everyone has the same level of skill or equipment. I don't have a mill yet, for example, if the project required milling I would be dead in the water (or making a quick purchase, most likely upsetting the wife, then I'd be plain "dead". ).

-Ron