That's the one I have and it does fine, but as Phil said you need to match the cutting medium to the work. Phil's suggestion to line the bowl is a good one, too. I'm not using an agressive cutting material, but I can see where the bowl would wear out quickly with something that was agressive.
Javid ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] vibratory polishing/deburring > I'm very glad to hear that these are in actual CNC machine shop use. That > adds some credibility. I was afraid to pick one up, and then sit there all > day, only to find nothing changing on the parts. > > I'm going to snag this one: > > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93252 > > It's $10 less than my 1/8" dovetail bit, and much larger, and more useful! > > Thanks for the info, > Gary > >> I've used some from Harbor Freight. They are typical HF quality, but fine >> for light use and fairly quiet. I've got a relative who owns a CNC >> machine >> shop that uses them as well. And they are cheap. >> >> Javid >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:54 PM >> Subject: [Emc-users] vibratory polishing/deburring >> >> >>>I hope it's not too off-topic, as it's not about EMC2, but this is a >>> forum >>> of machinists (please let me know if there are intelligent, >>> well-trafficked lists more intended for this kind of talk). >>> >>> Anyway, I suddenly realized today that I'm not blowing through my money >>> fast enough ;) and started to look into home anodization kits, and >>> setups, >>> and that lead me eventually to vibratory polishers. >>> >>> The first things I found were the Burr King bench tops, which were >>> great, >>> but quite pricey: >>> >>> http://burrking.thomasnet.com/viewitems/vibratory-bowls-and-chambers/vibra-king-174-bench-top-bowls?&forward=1# >>> >>> Then my gun enthusiast office-mate pointed me toward cheap alternatives: >>> >>> http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe/browse?tabid=1&categoryid=19906&categorystring=9315***731***695***8940***&utm_source=facasetumbler&utm_medium=reloadingcat >>> >>> I found some videos of them cleaning bullet casings, their usual use for >>> gun folk: >>> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni1cmZtwja0 >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjGQlKyulqU >>> >>> It looks like decent action, and it fits my price/quietness (live in a >>> tightly-packed LA neighborhood) points. Has anyone in here had >>> experience >>> with this kind of thing? Will it be enough for me? Can these things >>> handle >>> deburring well enough? Whatever I get, I'll find reason to pine for >>> bigger >>> at some point (just as with my mini-mill), but for now, it would be >>> great >>> to deburr, and polish up all of the smaller things I'm making out of >>> 6061-T6. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> -Gary > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft > Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users