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shaneco13
03-13-2009, 01:30 PM
My brother works for Jostens, and he was able to acquire a lathe that they were going to get rid of. Its sitting at our parents house for the time being, but we are both pretty pumped about it.

We plan on making wheel spacers and would like one, or two to be able to imitate. Once spring rolls around, if anyone would let me borrow a pair, or even one of their spacers that would be awesome.

I will try to get pics of it over the weekend.
Toftii88
03-13-2009, 01:33 PM
are you planning on selling pairs eventually? i'll be in the market for 2 pairs eventually, although i'd probably buy the big ones from ecs
toasted
03-13-2009, 01:49 PM
Awesome!

Can you work with AutoCAD files, or is this lathe not computerized?
shaneco13
03-13-2009, 01:54 PM
I haven't checked it out in person yet. It only makes sense to plan on doing pairs.
WnxGTI
03-26-2009, 12:32 PM
I need machined aluminum grips for my lowrider bike
Crispy222
03-26-2009, 01:03 PM
I don't know what kind of shop you have put together, but you'll still might need a Mill to do bolt patterns unless you don't care about exact hole location and just use a drill press.

Mills are expensive, but with a semi computer controller, you can make about anything you want with the correct jigs.
Crispy222
03-26-2009, 01:03 PM
I need machined aluminum grips for my lowrider bike

send me your ideas. I can whip up a CAD image.
WnxGTI
03-27-2009, 02:16 PM
So can I, Solidworks 2008 ftw, handlebars are in the mail ill get back to you with a drawing when i can measure them. Do you have a knurling tool for it?
Crispy222
03-28-2009, 10:16 AM
I can knurl at work.
shaneco13
03-28-2009, 11:15 AM
Ya I already knew we need a mill. My brother is working on that part as well.
Crispy222
03-28-2009, 12:11 PM
should be able to find a great deal on one from a machine shop liquidation in these times.
jedi knite 2.0t
03-29-2009, 12:58 PM
check on k-bid.com

they ususally are liquidating a machinist shop like once a month
SLugO
03-29-2009, 12:59 PM
will you be able to do oddball pairs? as in one spacer at 15mm and one at 18mm, 5 and 7 ect ect?
shaneco13
03-29-2009, 01:58 PM
Yup. He said as long as he gets a print of anything, then he will be able to make it. its just a matter of getting the mill to do the cutting.
first91gti
04-19-2009, 12:27 AM
Iam looking to get a custom pully made for my mk2 gti so i can do an A/C delete it needs to be like a 1/4 inch longer than stock i would like it made of alum let me know i have a model to copy give me call if you can help (612)719-8565
shaneco13
04-19-2009, 12:47 AM
well nothing can happen until hopefully the near future. Lack of $ for the mill, and something else is needed for the lathe, but I can't remember the other thing that's needed.
Crispy222
04-19-2009, 11:02 AM
Iam looking to get a custom pully made for my mk2 gti so i can do an A/C delete it needs to be like a 1/4 inch longer than stock i would like it made of alum let me know i have a model to copy give me call if you can help (612)719-8565

I might be able to help, Let me know. I'm busy today, but during the week I should have some free time.
first91gti
04-19-2009, 11:38 AM
That woluld be awsome let me know what it would cost and when you can do it thanks