Mill Or Lathe
Hello, I plan on getting both but probably one before the other. At tech school we learned some machining first on a mill then moved to the lathe. Would that be the way to go? Mill first then a lathe?...
View ArticleBuilding A Tool Post Grinder
Since I have had the need several times lately for a tool post grinder, I have decided to build one because a good one is wayyyy expensive. I will start by making the spindle first, since it is the...
View ArticleDifference Between Brown & Sharpe #9 And Hardinge 9b Collets ???
I recently got a Burke Millrite MV and it came with some extras but only came with one collet. The manual says it takes a #9 long taper B&S but the collet that was in it says Hardinge 9B. They look...
View ArticleSetting Angle On A-11 Cross Slide Equipped 10f
One hitch I have found in using my new A-11 cross slide. It does not have any easy way that I can see to implement a protractor without adding more height, and the standard Atlas compound doesn't have...
View ArticleKubota Diesel
Any one here with any experience with a 3 cylinder Kubota ? I got a 721D Grasshopper that won't start. *G*
View ArticleSouth Bend 9 Motor Pulley And Belt Hot
After getting my new to me South Bend 9a set up in my shop I have been going over it thoroughly. This is an underdrive 9a with the countershaft assembly in the cabinet below the headstock. Going over...
View ArticleGrinding Lathe Tools?
I am an ABSOLUTE beginner, and wherever I read about learning to work on a lathe, they begin by telling you how to grind tools on a grinder. I don't have a grinder. Why is it not possible to put a tool...
View ArticleOrdering Pm Lathe Soon, Choice May Be Decided By The Stand
I have been going back and forth between a 1236 and an 1127 for the last few weeks. Then I read tonight that there is a 1228 which has the real features of the 1236 I want (D1-4 spindle mount, 2HP...
View ArticleWhat Oil For My Zubal Lathe? Headstock, Feed Box And Gear Box.
Hi Guys, I want to change the oil in my Zubal C-2 lathe headstock, feed box and gear box, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what the correct oil is. I have a copy of the manual and it does list a...
View ArticleLathe Head Alignment
I had a suspicion that the spindle on my 12 X 36 was not exactly parallel to the bed ways so I used this method to check. I found it was over 0.020 out at 24 " from the chuck. By adding some shims to...
View ArticleShop Made Chamfering Machine
Has any one made a fully adjustable chamfer, (beveling), machine? I've got, motor, bearings, cutters and so on. Seems like it would be a lot faster than using the mill. The cost of a good one is more...
View ArticleMinarik Drive Tutorials, Operating Dc Motors On Ac Input
I came upon these tutorials while searching for info on how to set up and run DC motors from an AC source. This is basic stuff but it really helped me to understand the drives, maybe you can benefit as...
View ArticleNo Spill Oil Can
This is a project i've wanted to make for a while, I was watching some of Tubalcain's videos. He made one from a tuna can ( or cat food I dont remember exactly) and heres my take on a no spill oil can....
View ArticleBedroom Machine Shop Build
Starting this thread to document a new machine shop I'm putting together in my very seldom used spare bedroom. The intention is that the room is primarily a machine shop, but can be converted into a...
View ArticleAtlas M1-567 Arbor Driver Drawing
I just upload a cleaned up and slightly re-sized (original received was 9" x 12") factory drawing of the M1-567 Arbor Driver.
View ArticleNeed Help With Small Gear Repair.
looking for someone who can repair a gear with some broken tooth for my lathe.
View ArticleMust Have Safety Item If You Have A Truck With A Cover
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View ArticleI Need 2 Gears For Qc Box
I need the following 2 gears: 16 T L6-1014 18T 10-1515 Looking for good used pieces
View ArticleSick Of Lathe Change Gears, Made A Quick Cange Gear Box
View attachment 117000 Hello hobby machinists. I just (more or less) finished a project that I´ve tinkered with for well over a year now. Limited by funds as the kids needs come first I´ve had to make...
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