Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RepRap

Tony Smith wrote:

>>>Thanks. The "self replication" stuff shows up all over that website
>>>and is put forth as a primary benefit, hence my question
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>>and comment.
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>>>Pete
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>>>
>>Hi Pete,
>>
>>I agree with you. No machine can really replicate itself, not
>>even a Bridgeport. Somebody pointed out the self-replicating
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>Apparently you can make a lathe on a lathe. Possible since you can do
>milling on a lathe, but not vice-versa. Whether the one you make is the
>same as the one you used to make it is a different matter.
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>

I can't possibly imagine how you could make a lathe bed on a lathe.
Milling in
the lathe is generally for very small parts.

Of course, with the proper hand tools, you can make a very good lathe bed
using no power tools at all. But, that is a SLOW and laborious process
(don't
ask me how I know this!)

Jon