Simple tip and ferrule install.

The work was simple. The impressive part is a machine that well equipped. Tommy D.
 
That's an Omniturn slide on a Hardinge DVM type lathe.

I have an Omniturn on a Feeler, which is a Hardinge knock off, but works just as well.

Gang lathes like this are really quick because they don't have to wait for a turret to spin to make tool changes. They are limited though by the travel distances and the clearance between tools. Programming is fun, because it's so easy to drag one tool right across the work piece. It can get kind of scary! They rapid at 300" per minute, and when traveling small distances it can get there in a blink.

I wish I had a couple more!

Royce
 
The good thing is it cannot replace a human. We did see a real time hand didn't we?
 
GoldCrown said:
The good thing is it cannot replace a human. We did see a real time hand didn't we?
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There's no such thing as a machine replacing a human. At least not in cue making. Those who think it's just "push the button" are not in touch with reality.

We have lots of machinery and automation equipment. And we have people to run them as well. It takes quality people too because they have to not only have knowledge of how a cue is made, but they also have to understand how to get the machine to do what they need.

Machines can allow fewer people to do more and better quality work, but people cannot be replaced.

We have over a dozen different automated machines. Although we have some processes that simply could not be practically done without those machines, there are absolutely zero processes that could be done without people.

Basically, I have lots of machines, but my people are my most valuable asset.


Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
RBC said:
There's no such thing as a machine replacing a human. At least not in cue making. Those who think it's just "push the button" are not in touch with reality.

We have lots of machinery and automation equipment. And we have people to run them as well. It takes quality people too because they have to not only have knowledge of how a cue is made, but they also have to understand how to get the machine to do what they need.

Machines can allow fewer people to do more and better quality work, but people cannot be replaced.

We have over a dozen different automated machines. Although we have some processes that simply could not be practically done without those machines, there are absolutely zero processes that could be done without people.

Basically, I have lots of machines, but my people are my most valuable asset.


Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
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Every buyer should understand how much goes into a quality cue. The equipment, skilled craftsman. A lot of time and money are involved.
 
GoldCrown said:
Every buyer should understand how much goes into a quality cue. The equipment, skilled craftsman. A lot of time and money are involved.
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I think a lot of cue buyers don't have a clue about the skill, craftsmanship, and equipment that's needed to build a cue.
 
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