Potd - Project Of The Day- What Did You Do In Your Shop Today?
This is a new thread that I am starting. As the good weather of Spring and Summer rolls around, many of us will go back to the shop to do something. We want to know what you did in your shop today. No...
View ArticleVn #12-5000 Rebuild Is Complete
Spent a ton of time on this, but it appears to be finished. Just need to move, then it will go into service. Jason View attachment 111064 View attachment 111065 View attachment 111066
View ArticleStandard Vs Fine Pole Permanent Mag Chuck
I have been researching a mag chuck for my grinder. I get that fine pole chucks are better for small or thin parts, the info I have not been to find is what is considered a "small part" that would make...
View ArticleDro Install On Mill
Hi All, I was going to wait till I have all three axises installed before posting this project. However, with all the recent inquiries about these Chinese DRO kits, I figured I would be best to post...
View ArticleG0704 Runs Slow In Reverse.
When I was doing the spindle break-in on my new 704 the top speeds in forward rotation was as listed or higher in both high and low gear but when I tried the reverse I could only get 552 rpm in low and...
View ArticleA Few Questions About My New Shaper
Good day, A few weeks ago I bough a "vintage" shaper (Lewis 10") and now I'm going through the restoration process. The machine was mostly there, except the feed mechanism is missing a few minor parts,...
View ArticleA Project Quest
That's correct, a quest, not a request. Mark F and myself have decided to do a project together. What we wish to do will be announced at a later date. Here is the quest, we are looking for some who can...
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Any Pm45m Review Out There?
I keep going back and looking at the PM45M mill and was wondering if any one know of a good review of one. Thanks in advance.
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What Size Vise For Rf30 - 4" Or 6" ?
The title says it all. I'm looking at getting a milling vise for my machine. I already have a cheap 4" that came with it but it is not square and very light duty. I looked at a 4" Magnum brand Chinese...
View ArticleWhich Tools To Make, Which Tools To Buy?
Is there any consensus as to which common tools to make versus which to buy? Has anyone made a list of such? I didn't see anything quite like this by searching (just specific tool discussions; I'm...
View ArticleLooking For A Volunteer With A 7x10 Or 7x12 Harbor Freight Lathe
I need to "borrow" it for 2 weeks before summer heats up. You must live in my local area. Within 20 miles of Anadarko, OK or be willing to drop it off for 2 weeks. What you will receive is a new...
View ArticleRight Bit For Sherline Mill
I need to do a side cut on a tube of nickel and make it into a octagonal shape. I have a mitre attachment for the sherline mill and I will be doing 45 degree cuts 17 mm in length. What is the best tool...
View ArticleWhy Change What Works?
I know many people say to me, why fix what isn't broke? The reason is that I am forever trying to improve this place, and make it more interesting and hospitable for more people. If I'm wrong, at least...
View ArticleAftermarket Rotary Table
Has anyone found a satisfactory rotary table to use on the little table of Atlas Horizontal Mill? The price of originals is somewhere between investment grade and obscene, and I would kinda like one to...
View ArticleMade A Welding Positioner Tool
For me ,tacking up small pieces is a pain in the bum. I saw an idea where a positioner arm is mounted to an Jaw Vice. I have taken this idea a step further and fitted the positioner arm with a ball...
View ArticlePlease Help Me Identify This Table Saw
I purchased a table saw for $60 at the flea market this weekend. I have been researching but I can't find any info, none at all. it has a brass plate on the side of the table that says M 800 AS 400678....
View ArticleNew To Me Pre 1905 Blaisdell 22 Inch Lathe... Help Please?
I just picked up a 22 inch Blaisdell Lathe total bed length 10 foot...(can't put up a picture until I get my 5 posts...) I was hoping one of you fine people could lead me into some more information...
View ArticleSkeleton clock litterature
Hello, I would like to learn about building a skeleton clock and am looking for recommendations on literature, where to start. There seems to be a lot of different books on the subject. I would like...
View ArticleSome 1911 Slide Work
I've had the PM932 for a couple of weeks now and have been cutting scrap just to get the feel for it and make sure I have everything dialed in. Felt comfortable enough for some "paying" work today. The...
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