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Flat Head 6 Cylinder
Almost exactly one year ago I built a 6 cylinder crankshaft with an 1 1/2" throw. I then realized that if I built around that crankshaft the engine would be quite large and something I didn't want to...
View ArticleWhat Did You Buy Today?
Don't remember if there is an existing thread like this. Many of you guys like to share your scores so let's try a new ongoing thread... If your here chances are you love tools & always love to get...
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POTD- PROJECT OF THE DAY: What Did You Make In Your Shop Today?
Espresso machine lever was rough... I have taken it apart several times to polish the main lever cam shaft... replaced all valves... and it would be smooth for a few shots and get rough again... Well,...
View ArticleDropped 4-Jaw Chuck on Concrete Floor – Need Advice
Hello everyone, I accidentally dropped my 4-jaw independent chuck from about 1 meter onto a concrete floor. It now has visible marks on the body. I’m not 100% sure if it’s damaged or if it's still...
View ArticleKeep One, Leave One Game
Simple game... 1. Highway Traffic 2. Traffic Stop 3. Pit Stop 4. Snake Pit 5. Snake Charmer You get the idea... I'll start... Chicken Sandwich OP edit: well, this thread seems to have been received...
View ArticleBig box store cabinet systems that work as a garage hobby metal shop?
Hello. I'm in need of giving my garage a complete overhaul. I've collected a hodge-podge of benches and cabinets over the years, but I think it's time to put some real effort into organizing things. I...
View ArticleJust a heads up .
Over the past winter I've been cleaning out my late Aunts house helping out my cousin . My Uncle worked at Crown Cork and Seal his entire life as a machinist . He passed away maybe 25 years ago ....
View ArticleSeparating series 1, 2J2 head into 2 sections
hello. I freaking broke something inside the quill housing section of the head the other day and my power down feed is no longer working. I need to get into the quill housing and I'm hoping I can...
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Atlas 6" lathe 101/MK2
I have my lathe cleaned and put back together without extra parts or lost parts but I have a problem. When the coupler is engaged for direct drive it is barely engaged with the pulley and slips out of...
View ArticleLooking for a new lathe ideas?
I have some limitations when it comes to space and moving so i have come here for some ideas 14x40 is as big as i can go. My shop is in the basement, I have a walkout and i can get my truck in the back...
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County Comm New Large helping hands introductory sale. Dont blame me if this...
Every now and then this place knocks one our of the park with a great product ad a good price. They make great stuff, done get me wrong, but the prices can be eyewatering on their one off products....
View ArticleGrizzly G9729 lathe combo electrical wiring images
I recently got a used grizzly g9729 lathe combo machine (the HF equivilant actually) and the previous owner did a lot of...creative wiring. the estop and safety switches are bypassed and the motor only...
View ArticleTrips planned for the summer
Flying out to Calgary Canada in a few months . Will be driving back home with no plans as usual . I'll meet up with the Dab and friends from our northern site and then down thru the states . Kalispell...
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Beers are on ME fellas !
The weedwhacker started ! Thats' got to be a first in this house . If you remember , last year was full of new carbs and Ultrasonic cleaning for months . I ran everything dry last fall so I guess it's...
View ArticleSalvaging the compound rest brass but
After replacing the compound rest nut, I gave a lot of thought to making a duplicate from 3/4" poly rod. The problem I ran into is after getting two 1/2 10 Acme taps, I found the taps not to be of a...
View ArticleFront Mount 5C Collet Chuck w/ 1-1/2 x 8 mount
Hi everyone, I just bought a 1959 Logan 9B-17-21 metal lathe, it came with 100 5c collets, most are Hardinge, but nothing to connect the 5c collets to the lathe I called Logan Actuator and they told me...
View ArticleMy week this week, my workshop videos.
Hi Chaps, many of you have suggested that I post all my videos in one thread, and I have decided to give it a go and see how it works out. From now on I will post in this thread every week, starting...
View ArticleLooks like the Smithy Midas is DONE!
I did a lot of research on hobby machines before pulling the trigger on my Smithy Midas. I'm not disappointed with it because I never thought it was going to be a beast but it's done stuff I didn't...
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What Did You Print Today?
Do we need this thread to compliment the other similar threads? I'll start: ASA
View ArticleQuestion about fly cutter
This is a 2 inch indexable carbide fly cutter. I measured the run out at about 10 thousands without cutter installed. My question is is this by design or is the cutter a piece of garbage? If it is not...
View ArticleI Caught a LIAR Today
I was called to have a look at a meat grinder this morning that was not functioning. Another company was called out to give them an idea of what was wrong with the machine. The technician said that the...
View ArticleWTB: Mo Max toolbit ~1/4 or 5/16 square 2" or more long
Destination Canada, should be able to send as letter mail via USPS
View ArticleMilling on the lathe?
Assume many of you have seen these fellows in India or Pakistan that operate out of these tiny garage-type shops. Each seems to have their own specialty of one type or another. People bring them broken...
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PSA: Dont mix yourCR123 batteries.
Guys headlamp battery pack explodes while in use burning him and repeatedly exploding. Apparently this can happen if you mix new and partially discharged CR123s in high draw devices.. .
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