Excellent job so far! I know what you mean about having to reposition the workpiece several times to get the whole length cut. I am contemplating a project that would require the same thing, only I would be milling a keyway. Biggest issue I am trying to figure out is how to secure the workpiece. Looking forward to more progress. And you nailed it when you said that most purchased finger breaks are wimpy. Heck, I could use a hella-stout ring roller, will probably have to build it.
I sincerely hope ALL the new people to machining are watching this build. Take a good look, no Bridgeport or any other large machines. Mark does not need them. He coaxes the max out of what he has. Kudos to you Mark, you are living proof that it is not the machine but the operator that gets the job done. Super work so far buddy.
"Billy G"
Thats a great philosophy, truly something to aspire to.It is my hope building the projects I build that I can show the hobbyist that he can make almost anything without a lot of expensive equipment, and make quality tooling for himself without forking out a ton of money.