What is the best time saving idea that you would share you have came across in all your years of making that could really help many of the new or just learning makers now a days? Please share your ideas and stories.
Dedicated machines for individual operations whereever possible really helps I have found.
Dedicated machines for individual operations whereever possible really helps I have found.
Besides anything CNC which may not fail into the needs of a beginning cue maker.
My first real time saver was a good quality DRO for my Lathe. No more trying to remember backlash or squinting at little tick marks. Combined with a good QCTP
I can quickly make very accurate parts. (But no way near as fast as Royce's machines.)
I like Larry's lathe stops suggestion. Nothing more boring than watching a shaft turn.
The ultimate cheat in that is cnc, but mechanical is a great way to start.
I'd also consider a set tru chuck. Much faster than shimming.