p_ham
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I've been eying a VF3 and a TL2.
Ruger No. 3 quarter rib
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Outlaw99
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Oh man, that’s so cool. I should be getting my scope back from swaro shortly, maybe I should hold off re mounting it till you get that no. 1 mount figured out…. Really amazing work!
std7mag
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You looking for tailstock, or 2nd spindle on the TL2?
One of the things I miss about the Mazak Quickturn 250 that I was running.
Second spindle was really nice in that I only had to write one program to do a complete part.
Our HAAS lathes with tailstock take 2, even 3 programs plus taking the part out and possibly changing tools/jaws.
std7mag
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From a noob standpoint, Mazak is much easier to write programs for.
Very conversational software.
Having all the information on a tool when you set up the tool makes things less stressful also.
Example.
Tool 7A. ID grooving bar. Shaft .75", carbide, width 0.094". Nose radius 0.15 Depth of cut max 0.25". Rotation CW.
When you write your line for the groove it will ask what tool for roughing, and for finish.
Tell it your using tool 7A and it has all the parameters.
Takes a little longer setting up, but once it's done it's so much faster and easier.
Oh, and don't forget about the cost, and benefit of live tooling!!
Very conversational software.
Having all the information on a tool when you set up the tool makes things less stressful also.
Example.
Tool 7A. ID grooving bar. Shaft .75", carbide, width 0.094". Nose radius 0.15 Depth of cut max 0.25". Rotation CW.
When you write your line for the groove it will ask what tool for roughing, and for finish.
Tell it your using tool 7A and it has all the parameters.
Takes a little longer setting up, but once it's done it's so much faster and easier.
Oh, and don't forget about the cost, and benefit of live tooling!!
p_ham
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Mount away! It's just a few screws.
Outlaw99
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I was still using the original stainless factory ruger rings. I’d love to put a base down like you just built if you have one that’d work for a no. 1
TradeGun.62
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Your skill and the quality of your work always impress me Paul.
noharleyyet
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44hunter45
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Only have to sell about 50 more to buy that Tormach 770. 
p_ham
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noharleyyet
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Thanks...
noharleyyet
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My thoughts are could you mill an OEM to that length (w/o the picatinny configuration)
p_ham
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Not for the No 1, since the hole spacing is longer than the No 3. I am thinking of doing an OEM style rib but adding a full length dovetail.
p_ham
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I can recontour the front of a factory rib for scope bell clearance too..
noharleyyet
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Definitely useful...thanks, read my mind
p_ham
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I was sent some photos of the rib installed.
For the No.1 version I'm going to cantilever over the top of the receiver a little bit, that should give enough space for the higher mag scopes.
For the No.1 version I'm going to cantilever over the top of the receiver a little bit, that should give enough space for the higher mag scopes.
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Perhaps the best looking 3 ive ever seen. Lucky owner.
p_ham
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Beautiful wood on it. It's scheduled for some world class checkering soon.
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Your rail would be a benefit even with a 2.5x8 on a number 1. Just need to decide which one is next.
Outlaw99
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sign me up for that no. 1 mount when you have them ready!
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