Wanted.. a piece of sheet metal

[gwrdriver]

I've seen what sheared edges look like and I don't want mine that way.

One of the things that irritate me (in life in general) are people who feel entitled to question very specific and personalized choices which in no way directly affect them or anyone's safety or well-being. I know exactly what John is talking about, I typically buy steel sheet stock oversized myself, just so I can mill or file off the sheared edges, and it doesn't matter if it's going to be seen or not, although almost always it will be seen. I want to do it that way because I WANT TO DO IT THAT WAY! This is a personal preference, there is no one side or another here, no see it both ways. Once John or I say "I don't want mine that way" the conversation about why we made that choice or whether it's what you would have us do is over.

[joerom]

gwrdriver,
Very well said,and to the point.
Joe

[Andypullen]

I've seen what sheared edges look like and I don't want mine that way.

One of the things that irritate me (in life in general) are people who feel entitled to question very specific and personalized choices which in no way directly affect them or anyone's safety or well-being. I know exactly what John is talking about, I typically buy steel sheet stock oversized myself, just so I can mill or file off the sheared edges, and it doesn't matter if it's going to be seen or not, although almost always it will be seen. I want to do it that way because I WANT TO DO IT THAT WAY! This is a personal preference, there is no one side or another here, no see it both ways. Once John or I say "I don't want mine that way" the conversation about why we made that choice or whether it's what you would have us do is over.

I will say the same thing. I hate shear cut edges. I keep getting told that the shear cut edge is "good enough", but like John, it's usually not.

Even on Midshipman projects that the student typically doesn't care how it looks as long as it works. And, at the end of the year; the majority of the projects end up in the dumpster. One was rescued by a coworker last spring that I was kidded about quite a bit....I was told I was polishing a turd. The students didn't know exactly what they wanted and I had to be their mechanical engineer because they didn't have one on their team. They were all Naval Architects. Needless to say all that expensive aluminum was resued and will get reused and I saved some parts that I had quite a few hours in. The enginners from Carderock that were consulting them were impressed with what I had made for them and they told me so.

I may not be a tool and die maker like John...but I know what it takes to make good parts that look good and work like they should. I know quite a few on this board that feel the same way, also.

Andy Pullen

[steamin10]

Speaking as a repair guy, that is a Kludge with a Hamma, I do things for time and performance, and dont do jewelry. That is my path I learned, and have to adjust it to make Jewelry. ( Moms diamond CAT earings, with Champagne diamond eyes). It was a trial.

I have no problem with a person that raises the bar, and makes museum pieces. The workings are much the same, clearly the other focus is fit and finish. I offer no clear criticism to such standard and admire them.

[Andypullen]

Speaking as a repair guy, that is a Kludge with a Hamma, I do things for time and performance, and dont do jewelry. That is my path I learned, and have to adjust it to make Jewelry. ( Moms diamond CAT earings, with Champagne diamond eyes). It was a trial.

I have no problem with a person that raises the bar, and makes museum pieces. The workings are much the same, clearly the other focus is fit and finish. I offer no clear criticism to such standard and admire them.

Nothing wrong with your philosophy Dave. I know quite a few guys that just want to get running and they have built fine running models that look just fine. As long as the builder is happy ith what he's made, that's all that counts.

I will quote my good friend Ray: "Show me the one you built".

Andy Pullen

[JohnHudak]

Thanks to all who emailed me with information on the sheet metal. It has been taken care of, and hopefully I will pick it up Saturday...
John