Order of operations and general approach question on this small part

[ssdesigner]

Uh, I disagree. You had to use a 3D printer to make that so that counts me out as I’m not a heavy CAD user nor 3D printer buff. We who actually make stuff tend to think everyone does but not true by a long shot.

I sporadically watch Adam Savage’s Tested and he has all kinds of movie props and most seem less than functional so that’s why I asked. I get now it’s a personal decision and I respect that, was just curious.

I meant no disrespect at all so if I came across that way I do apologize. By "anybody" I was really just talking about my fellow prop maker/collector community. Resin printing is the norm in that circle and so whenever you get machined metal props vs. resin made to look like metal, it's a premium.

Adam is a frequent visitor and promoter of my 2nd home, the RPF. He often talks about it and promotes the fine folks in our group. I'm a long time huge fan of Adam and Tested. Watch it daily and love everything he puts out. Adam is a great guy, fantastic maker and awesome resource.

 

[ddickey]

Thanks for that info. My end mill set (goes up to 3/4” as I mentioned) are all center cutting.

I’ll pick up a 1” center cutting end mill. I will need that going forward for another project.

You do not need a center cutting end mill. If you decide to plunge cut you wouldn't move in more than an eighth, or less, at a time. Imo the proper tool would be to use ball nose end mills if you had them on hand. A boring head would be fine too.

 

[C-Bag]

I meant no disrespect at all so if I came across that way I do apologize. By "anybody" I was really just talking about my fellow prop maker/collector community. Resin printing is the norm in that circle and so whenever you get machined metal props vs. resin made to look like metal, it's a premium.

Adam is a frequent visitor and promoter of my 2nd home, the RPF. He often talks about it and promotes the fine folks in our group. I'm a long time huge fan of Adam and Tested. Watch it daily and love everything he puts out. Adam is a great guy, fantastic maker and awesome resource.

No offense taken, just curious and thanks for the explanation. I love the peek into the world of making that goes into films. I don’t ever remember having a guide before Adam Savage. I got totally into Myth Busters and appreciated the balance with Adam and Jamie which have totally different approaches to problem solving than I do. I’m not sure I could work with either long term as Adam seems the high strung artist and Jamie seemed the enigmatic loner. But I’ve always learned to best by watching so the two were a wealth of info. I really appreciate Adam’s willingness to share the limelight by introducing his viewers to others in the field. And including some of the YouTube machinists like This Old Tony and others in the recreation of the Apollo airlock. Adam is a great guy.