Help with search parameters and meta chars

[j1mmyd]

I'm trying to locate someone with a CNC so I can complete an 80% lower.

I tried using "80% lower" as a search term. The input validator strips off the "%" (as it should since these PHP boards are very vulnerable) and treats "80" and "lower" as separate strings, causing completely irrelevant results.

I also tried escaping the "%" and using the word "percent" and a few other options, all with same results...

Any ideas? Or maybe you just have a shop I can use?

[jdonovan]

I'll make the leap here that you're not a machinist, or know what g-code is, or know how to program a CNC

Gcode is the instructions that drive a CNC, gcode is going to be machine specific. And just because someone has a CNC doens't mean they have the g-code for a lower.

if you have the machining jigs you can do the work with a drill press, and a file.

If you don't have jigs, or the gcode, you'll be better off with a manual machine.

If you've never run a manual milling machine, and this lower is your first milling project, there is probably a 95% chance you'll turn the wrong handle at the wrong time in the wrong direction and ruin the lower.

[allingeneral]

You can't search for a percent sign or any other special character in google, although google would likely extrapolate the word "percent" to include a percent sign in the results that they return to you.

Here's a search using "eighty percent" (without quotes)

https://www.google.com/search?q=eighty+ ... annel=fflb

and here's a google forum post indicating that special characters are generaly stripped from search terms.

http://productforums.google.com/forum/# ... 5Y5AWdcCvQ

Hope that helps!

[j1mmyd]

I'll make the leap here that you're not a machinist, or know what g-code is, or know how to program a CNC

Gcode is the instructions that drive a CNC, gcode is going to be machine specific. And just because someone has a CNC doens't mean they have the g-code for a lower.

if you have the machining jigs you can do the work with a drill press, and a file.

If you don't have jigs, or the gcode, you'll be better off with a manual machine.

If you've never run a manual milling machine, and this lower is your first milling project, there is probably a 95% chance you'll turn the wrong handle at the wrong time in the wrong direction and ruin the lower.

I'm definitely not a machinist, but I've already done this once in CA. Not looking to do anything manually. According to my understanding of the law, I need to drop/mount my 80% lower in someone else's CNC (with correct code), press start, wait, repeat, and finally remove it myself. Otherwise, the CNC owner has manufactured my lower. First one works like a champ.

[jdonovan]

I'm definitely not a machinist, but I've already done this once in CA. Not looking to do anything manually. According to my understanding of the law, I need to drop/mount my 80% lower in someone else's CNC (with correct code), press start, wait, repeat, and finally remove it myself. Otherwise, the CNC owner has manufactured my lower. First one works like a champ.

But you missed the entire part about having a CNC isn't enough, you need to have the program for that machine/controller combination.

[j1mmyd]

I'm definitely not a machinist, but I've already done this once in CA. Not looking to do anything manually. According to my understanding of the law, I need to drop/mount my 80% lower in someone else's CNC (with correct code), press start, wait, repeat, and finally remove it myself. Otherwise, the CNC owner has manufactured my lower. First one works like a champ.

But you missed the entire part about having a CNC isn't enough, you need to have the program for that machine/controller combination.

I wouldn't say I missed it. I think it's implied in my original post and specifically referenced in my response to yours. There are people with both, they know who they are, and they're the ones I'm looking for. Thanks for your assistance.