2 X 48 Belt Grinder (again)
I started on my belt grinder! I built this motor from scratch from scrap bin parts. I think it looks OK, although the capacitors are a little big. (Yes I know it reminds you of your ex but please...
View ArticleNeed Help!! Cnc Conversion G0619vs Cnc Engraver
Ok everyone I need help here on a decision! My buddy bought one of these 500-600 cnc engravers, he is also a gunsmith like me, he uses it for Nfa engravings on lowers and doing different things on...
View ArticleLow Feed-speed???
I understand the feed/speed rules for cutting BUT, as new person, will I have problems if I run very slow for awhile? Until I get more accustomed to all adjustments that is. For example, can I run...
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First Step To Automate My Surface Grinder
Well just finished assembly & coding for my Arduino Nano control and drive and it works WAHOOOO!! I will try to attach some pictures along with a little bit of info about the project (which aint...
View ArticlePm-25mv - Took The Plunge.
I'm on House 1.o, shop 1.0. I have been slowly putting together a small RDT&E lab down in the basement. Climate controlled, clean, and ideal year round tinkering despite the obvious shortfall - its...
View ArticleDeciding On A Plasma Cutter
I've been looking over the wide range of Plasma Cutters for sale now days and am on overload. I don't plan on cutting anything over 1/2" and don't want to spend over $600 for one. So Miller and Lincoln...
View ArticleParting Tool Question
After binding and breaking the tool on my first parting attempt I've been afraid to try it again until I got a QCTP with a parting tool holder. I bought a grizzly parting tool to go in it, watched some...
View ArticleAcme Thread Worm Gear
Hello Everyone, I am trying to find a worm gear that will mesh with an acme thread lead screw. Does anyone know if there is such a thing or any ideas on what would work? The acme lead screws are 1/2 -...
View ArticleEnco 12X36 lathe wiring question
My Enco 12X36 lathe seems to run in the opposite direction stated in the operating manual. It has a single phase 220V motor in 2hp. To have the spindle rotating forward (counterclockwise) the switch on...
View ArticlePex-acro Backstop ? Give Me A Brake .
I RECENTLY HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO ACQUIRE AN HEIRLOOM QUALITY PEXTO 24" FINGER BRAKE . I LOVE THIS MACHINE . IT IS CLEARLY ONE OF THE BEST OF IT's KIND BUT DOES HAVE SOME SHORTCOMINGS . I USED DI-ACRO...
View ArticleTurning Down Dowel, Different Diameter At Each End..
I`m turning down some wood dowels, and I notice that the diameter of my dowel is about .650 at the headstock and .660 at the tailstock after turning it down. The tailstock is in line with the chuck...
View ArticleScraping Question
I recently acquired an Atlas 10 with a 54" bed. It has wear along the first foot or so of the ways. In order to scrape the whole bed back together would I require a straightedge that's around 54" long?...
View ArticleWatchcraft Motor Switch
I bought a watchmaker lathe last summer from a machinist i worked with for cheap. Could not pass up on my first ever lathe. It is a G Boley with watchcraft motor. It came with spring winder, poising...
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Flea Market Find, What Is It??
I was at the flea market and found this for only $10 and I have no idea what it is. It's pretty heavy and the base dimensions are approx 8" by 4.5", the top turns 360 degrees and the dovetails are...
View ArticleLogan 12" 2957v Restoration
Hi...I just purchased a Logan 12" 2957V lathe and am beginning to clean and restore the lathe. I had been able to use the lathe a little before I started so I knew it need a lil TLC. It needed a rack...
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View ArticleMy New Enco 12x36
I ordered a 12x36 lathe from Enco on Monday and received it on Friday--pretty darn quick shipping. I had been holding out on ordering until a 25% & free shipping, but went ahead and ordered with...
View ArticleNot Your Usual Homemade Lathe
Need tolerance measured in microns? Here's a homebrew solution:
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