Machining Parts

[jrokusek]

This is different.   http://www.emachineshop.com/

Interesting concept.  Draw a part you want, check the price, submit it with your credit card # and get your part in the mail.   Seems like a simple mistake could be expensive.   Could work pretty slick though.  For those of you who are more knowledgeable than me (that's most of you) what do you think about this?  I have this crazy idea in my head........

Jim

[sprucebunny]

Hey, that's neat  I would have at least priced something if the software worked on Mac .

[Slabs]

Very interesting.

I do CADD, machine and piddle with electronics.  Wish I had a project to try them out on.

An on-line service like that is almost too good to be true but I'm open about it.

[Frickman]

I've seen this concept before, it's great idea. I was talking to a fellow a while back who was out west in some little town where they installed a fancy, expensive printing press. The local market area couldn't keep it busy full-time, so they did contract jobs for anyone around the country overnight. A customer could submit a job over the internet at 5:00 PM and it would be shipped out the next morning.

[scsmith42]

Way cool!  Thanks for sharing.

[jrokusek]

I've seen this concept before, it's great idea. I was talking to a fellow a while back who was out west in some little town where they installed a fancy, expensive printing press. The local market area couldn't keep it busy full-time, so they did contract jobs for anyone around the country overnight. A customer could submit a job over the internet at 5:00 PM and it would be shipped out the next morning.

I'm working with a company like that right now.  Ain't cheap but man that digital press sure makes nice stuff - fast too!  On another note, the U.S. Post Office is starting to work in that market right now too.  Most expensive place I found yet!

I'm going to dabble with that software and see if I can draw something like this:   

Looking to have that turned for my homebrew sawmill with a 1.25" hole for the shaft.  Going to make it a bit more hefty though.  I think the price will scare me....

[GF]

Why not buy one from www.surpluscenter.com completed for $14.00

[jrokusek]

Why not buy one from www.surpluscenter.com completed for $14.00

Cause my rims only have 4 holes. 



I hate to buy more parts but I may just have to do that and use the 4 bolt wheels as part of a new trailer or a log arch or something.....

Jim

[scsmith42]

Jim, I received a new northern toolhttps://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=position"> Note:Please read the Forestry Forum's postion on this company and Equipment Hotline flyer today, and they have an ATV Live Axle Hub with a 1" axle bore, 4 hole ATV wheel (4" bolt circle).  It says that it accepts a 1" driveshaft that steps down to a 3/4".  It looks very similar to your picture - you may be able to bore it out to the 1.250 bore.

The hotline price is $13.99, and the regular price is 19.99.  The item number is 13829-4606.

Regards,

Scott

[jrokusek]

Thanks Scott.   That's actually the hub I have in the picture (behind the wheel of course).   ;)    I may just have to see if someone can do that but I was thinking that might make the walls a bit too thin.  I think I'll wait and make that a winter project!   :D

Jim