What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

poster · January 16

CTMike said:

lousubcap said:

paqman said:

Not buying anything right now but I think that I want to purchase a CNC machine. 🤔

You potential CNC guys are taking home manufacturing to a whole new level. As is the case with everything, the technology, availability and price point have dropped to a consumer reasonable level.
I recall buying a commercial grade 6-axis Locatelli CNC machine (turning precise MLB baseball bats) for orders of magnitude more back around 15-18 years ago.
You will reap the initial investment if you stay the course.

The AltMill is obviously a 3-axis machine, but I also opted for the rotary attachment which will accept objects up to 4" in diameter. I also opted for the 12 tool Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) so I think it is about as close to a commercial type machine as I can get within the budget set by SWMBO.

Wait until she sees your tooling expenses, haha. You best learn how to make her something nice for your first project.

CTMike · January 16

My first Project is going to be an inlaid cutting board like this (different inlay design though):

paqman · January 17

CTMike said:

lousubcap said:

paqman said:

Not buying anything right now but I think that I want to purchase a CNC machine. 🤔

You potential CNC guys are taking home manufacturing to a whole new level. As is the case with everything, the technology, availability and price point have dropped to a consumer reasonable level.
I recall buying a commercial grade 6-axis Locatelli CNC machine (turning precise MLB baseball bats) for orders of magnitude more back around 15-18 years ago.
You will reap the initial investment if you stay the course.

The AltMill is obviously a 3-axis machine, but I also opted for the rotary attachment which will accept objects up to 4" in diameter. I also opted for the 12 tool Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) so I think it is about as close to a commercial type machine as I can get within the budget set by SWMBO.

We live in a small house and I don’t have a shop/garage so it needs to fit on a bench in the basement. I was initially going to get a very cheap small 3-axis from Amazon and then the online spam started… I almost pulled the trigger on a Makera Z1 (kickstarter) but then I read that it is likely not powerful enough. Makera also makes the Carvera Air with a quick manual tool changer and a higher end Carvera with ATC and other upgrades. I am likely going to order the Carvera Air but I am overwhelmed by all the other options available.

CTMike · January 17

paqman said:

CTMike said:

lousubcap said:

paqman said:

Not buying anything right now but I think that I want to purchase a CNC machine. 🤔

You potential CNC guys are taking home manufacturing to a whole new level. As is the case with everything, the technology, availability and price point have dropped to a consumer reasonable level.
I recall buying a commercial grade 6-axis Locatelli CNC machine (turning precise MLB baseball bats) for orders of magnitude more back around 15-18 years ago.
You will reap the initial investment if you stay the course.

The AltMill is obviously a 3-axis machine, but I also opted for the rotary attachment which will accept objects up to 4" in diameter. I also opted for the 12 tool Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) so I think it is about as close to a commercial type machine as I can get within the budget set by SWMBO.

We live in a small house and I don’t have a shop/garage so it needs to fit on a bench in the basement. I was initially going to get a very cheap small 3-axis from Amazon and then the online spam started… I almost pulled the trigger on a Makera Z1 (kickstarter) but then I read that it is likely not powerful enough. Makera also makes the Carvera Air with a quick manual tool changer and a higher end Carvera with ATC and other upgrades. I am likely going to order the Carvera Air but I am overwhelmed by all the other options available.

Look at the Longmill by Sienci. The AltMill also comes in a 2' x 4' version. .

paqman · January 17

CTMike said:

My first Project is going to be an inlaid cutting board like this (different inlay design though):

That’s very cool!

MasterC · January 17

I got the scope cheap... free.
Decided to go with the scope

billt01 · January 22

When things go a bit sideways in Napa..

alaskanassasin · January 26

Bidding on a 120# 13" automatic meat slicer, I have no idea why, no where to put it, and rarely slice meat. Maybe this belongs in the "what are you doing rn" thread... honestly I am not sure.

alaskanassasin · January 26

someone talk me out of this giant meat slicer!?

Ozzie_Isaac · January 27

alaskanassasin said:

someone talk me out of this giant meat slicer!?

You absolutely need it. Once you have it, you will find 1,000 uses you never knew before.

Gulfcoastguy · January 27

alaskanassasin said:

someone talk me out of this giant meat slicer!?

Great for inconvenient bodies.

GrateEggspectations · January 27

Funny, I was recently trying to convince my wife we needed one.

alaskanassasin · January 27

Yeah that is about what I was thinking. If I do get it for cheap I will flip it on marketplace. I honestly cannot think of one instance where I have needed a slicer. When I was curing meats it would have been nice for that but not practical.

What were your plans for one @GrateEggspectation?

GrateEggspectations · January 27

alaskanassasin said:

Yeah that is about what I was thinking. If I do get it for cheap I will flip it on marketplace. I honestly cannot think of one instance where I have needed a slicer. When I was curing meats it would have been nice for that but not practical.
What were your plans for one @GrateEggspectation?

Deli meats and cheeses. Buy in bulk, slice, package and freeze.

Worth it? I had countertop appliances, so I’d store between uses, as I do with my vac sealer.

DoubleEgger · January 27

Making jerky is a breeze with a slicer.

fishlessman · January 27

alaskanassasin said:

Bidding on a 120# 13" automatic meat slicer, I have no idea why, no where to put it, and rarely slice meat. Maybe this belongs in the "what are you doing rn" thread... honestly I am not sure.

you can start a north end of boston style roast beef house with one of those auto style ones and an oven.

this one needs more sauce

Best Roast Beef in New Hampshire at Blue House

a 3-way is mayo cheese and james river bbq sauce. has to be james river. the roast beef is sliced warm to order

fishlessman · January 27

fishlessman said:

alaskanassasin said:

Bidding on a 120# 13" automatic meat slicer, I have no idea why, no where to put it, and rarely slice meat. Maybe this belongs in the "what are you doing rn" thread... honestly I am not sure.

you can start a north end of boston style roast beef house with one of those auto style ones and an oven.
this one needs more sauce

a 3-way is mayo cheese and james river bbq sauce. has to be james river. the roast beef is sliced warm to order

better pic

alaskanassasin · January 27

@GrateEggspectations I do get a 25% discount at the deli when I buy whole packages of mozz and cheddar but to your second point this slicer weighs 120lbs or 54kg so storage would take some consideration. My chamber sealer has a permanent spot in the pantry but I use it almost every day.

alaskanassasin · January 27

DoubleEgger said:

Making jerky is a breeze with a slicer.

I do make a lot of jerky!

alaskanassasin · January 27

fishlessman said:

fishlessman said:

alaskanassasin said:

Bidding on a 120# 13" automatic meat slicer, I have no idea why, no where to put it, and rarely slice meat. Maybe this belongs in the "what are you doing rn" thread... honestly I am not sure.

you can start a north end of boston style roast beef house with one of those auto style ones and an oven.
this one needs more sauce

a 3-way is mayo cheese and james river bbq sauce. has to be james river. the roast beef is sliced warm to order

better pic

I almost made pit beef the other day but I got distracted and forgot all about it lol. That looks amazing btw Ill have to check out James River BBQ

alaskanassasin · January 27

There is all kinds of restaurant stuff in this auction and nothing has really been bid on. Pizza shop closed down, I could get pizza ovens, walk in coolers, commercial ovens, tables, nothing really looks that appealing to me but if a $4,500 slicer goes for cheap enough...

Canugghead · January 27

Haven't used mine in years
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/798297/ot-another-food-slicer-pic-heavy

alaskanassasin · January 27

The voice of reason!^^^^

Canugghead · January 27

IIRC @MaskedMarvel (?) has something like this and it's a game changer for him

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/54/mgj8ob5wvuff.png

fishlessman · January 27

alaskanassasin said:

DoubleEgger said:

Making jerky is a breeze with a slicer.

I do make a lot of jerky!

maybe you need one of these too for jerky, and its smaller

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&hs=omZU&sca_esv=2392647f5fe98383&udm=7&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKp9lEhFAN_4ain3HSNQWw-mMGVXS0bCMe2eDZOQ2MOTwmdSduEdP1lcK-3UDyorIbYkF4w9ksckliRqNmnEiwdZv2mDPjl7prolJ6MDy0oRzWek-KwXQkkGkVxfuB-FuKNECkfVDEBoCXWM0E0WtaNf16ewD_77pSpwMmLiyepDMa-I1PCohXaFo3lV3owwjkc26ARyg&q=automatic+food+slicer&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiH_qmOpKySAxXKK1kFHVlfO7gQtKgLegQIFhAB&biw=1173&bih=593&dpr=1.09&aic=0#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b48987d5,vid:xaTZnJuAHhQ,st:0

Botch · January 27

Canugghead said:

IIRC @MaskedMarvel (?) has something like this and it's a game changer for him

I was curious how this worked; the third video is a hoot!

https://www.amazon.com/Thickness-Adjustable-Stainless-Cleaver-Kitchen/dp/B0D1TLDG3X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1KXC1PSB8WIS4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G1Sc6IXaVrc1EHVMbAmD_WZ7TMc5Fwzkel5DhfYMalNNWhIpA565fmyPwEJf9sMvK1xcfhRPrk_NAHEfO_aqwuYFu-6Ck4kj6jdxCyfTkMHbBWT6hQk_4ebp-DkNXOzImdzUkFMF6R9c3awLBsg1JYt9Alz8PN3tgFwLuywN1boReYwAxCl7Akx3bUjyKw-q9-rNabV1ErFu2-h9bgAnSUR1qBJALH_gmIZv8ZBpZwljW71uETy736Awf3-JIQAoACjWbENjvw5794mFUIu3NJXQei0Wu1d3SGSBFaoO-Ew.n0rxOiwaMtw0gzqCc4nUewOQilfHM2AHx_eIdKVwAPI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Meat%2BSlicer%2Bfor%2BHome%2BUse%2C%2BThicknessAdjustable%2B2%2Bor%2B4%2Bmm%2C%2B17%2Bin%2B1%2BStainless%2BSteelManual%2BMeat%2BCutter%2C&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1769540537&s=home-garden&sprefix=meat%2Bslicer%2Bfor%2Bhome%2Buse%2C%2Bthicknessadjustable%2B2%2Bor%2B4%2Bmm%2C%2B17%2Bin%2B1%2Bstainless%2Bsteelmanual%2Bmeat%2Bcutter%2C%2Cgarden%2C195&sr=1-3&th=1

GrateEggspectations · January 27

Some new Osprey bags and accessories.

The newly purchased Hikelite 26 will hopefully complement my well used and much beloved Syncro 12 (small but mighty workhorse!).

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GrateEggspectations · January 29

Strop for kitchen knives.

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fishlessman · January 30

GrateEggspectations said:

Strop for kitchen knives.

did you get any stopping/honing paste, really puts a mirror finish on the edge of a knife. works really well with straight edge cut throat razors. the green stuff works really well

GrateEggspectations · January 30

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Strop for kitchen knives.

did you get any stopping/honing paste, really puts a mirror finish on the edge of a knife. works really well with straight edge cut throat razors. the green stuff works really well

That’s what I’ve heard and had been wanting to try. The yellow stick in the packaging is some sort of stripping compound. I was told the yellow replaced the former green because of environmental factors.

Looking forward to giving it a go.

What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

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