914paul t1_iscaegk wrote on October 14, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Reply to comment by chocki305 in Trimming hardened linear shafts by Patex_

Thanks for the thoughtful response. My original comment was really suggesting waterjet. Probably should have left the EDM out. I get the sense you feel your trade was undervalued - and that was not my intention at all. I have the highest respect.

chocki305 t1_iscg1xj wrote on October 14, 2022 at 10:07 PM

> I get the sense you feel your trade was undervalued

Not at all. It is more of a "right tool for the right job".. or as they say... application is everything. No sense using a highly precise cutting method when a saw will do.

My issues are more with this DIY sub then anything. I feel that many don't like a professional giving advice, or commenting on what is inaccurate.. despite many posts using professional equipment and then claiming it is DIY.

I wouldn't post what I do at work here, because it isn't fit for this sub. I am a professional using specialized tools and equipment. Despite me "doing it myself". But if I did an at home fix, where I didn't use my $100k+ machinery and tools, that would be fitting for this sub. And from what I have noticed, people want to make themselves look professional despite not being.. as if saying "yeah, I'm not a pro" is a bad thing.

Edit: I can honestly say our interaction.. has been the best I have had on this sub. I normally get a very negative reaction / attitude because I know what I am doing when it comes to metal work. I suck at wood, and am not afraid to admit it. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

914paul t1_isd8ope wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:54 AM

Have a great weekend. I’ll be trying to make a 6x8 array of very small holes in glass using hydrofluoric acid, 600 grit garnet, and gentle drilling. So…much cursing, probable lung damage, and quite possibly my garage declared uninhabitable. Hope you have something similarly fun planned!

chocki305 t1_isdwl9k wrote on October 15, 2022 at 5:49 AM

Oh my...

Stay safe, be careful.. I have used hydrochloric acid before. Lots of ventilation. Be careful with metals downwind.

Patex_ OP t1_ise99rg wrote on October 15, 2022 at 8:47 AM

Your comments have been appreciated. While EDM surely isn't applicable to my use case, I still pulled up google yesterday and learned something new about a topic I didn't even know existed :)