My first part

[DavidR8]

I made my first actual usable part tonight.
A T-nut for my vise.

A 1.25” piece of 10L, I turned down .5” of length to .5” and then tapped for 3/8-16.
I cut it off and then belt sanded it to width as it was barely over width.
Works like a charm.
This is seriously my first attempt at a useable part. I’m rather stoked as I hit my dimensions and tapped for the first time.

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[mikey]

Alright, David!!!

Came out really nice ... good for you!!

 

[darkzero]

Only one again?

Good job!

 

[DavidR8]

Thanks @mikey couldn’t have done it without this community!


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[DavidR8]

Only one again?

Good job!

Yup, I quite literally just finished it all 11:30 pm.
I’ll make another tomorrow


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[darkzero]

Yup, I quite literally just finished it all 11:30 pm.
I’ll make another tomorrow


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Haha, I was just messin with ya. I actually figured you just made only one to get by since you already had one. I'm just anxious to see you make chips on the mill already since I have been following your journey.

 

[DavidR8]

Haha, I was just messin with ya. I actually figured you just made only one to get by since you already had one. I'm just anxious to see you make chips on the mill already since I have been following your journey.

My partner tapped on the garage door and said “babe, it’s 11:30, I’m getting ready for bed.” I said “look what I made” and she was totally impressed and excited for me


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[darkzero]

My partner tapped on the garage door and said “babe, it’s 11:30, I’m getting ready for bed.” I said “look what I made” and she was totally impressed and excited for me


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That's so awesome! Sounds like she is definitely a keeper!

I can relate & I'm sure many of us have done the same. I remember playing with my machines when I first got them for long hrs into the late night & not knowing it. Except that my aching feet told me. Then I had to go buy custom cut size anti-fatigue mats!

 

[Martin W]

Nice job.
Next project 9 more of the same.
Cheers
Martin

 

[Chewy]

Nice job! Now that you made the bottom part, it's time to try the top part. The hold downs that are used to clamp vises and stuff. Welcome to a never ending quest to hold parts for machining!!