A 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...
View ArticleBlack Silicon Carbide For Shaping Carbide Tool Bits?
My lathe isn't powerful enough for me to want to do much with carbide, but I received a lot of carbide bits (as well as HSS) and there are a couple that seem like they would be great for specific uses,...
View ArticleA Source(s) For Machining / Learning To Use A Metal Lathe
Well, I thought living in North GA would present me with many hands-on learning opportunities, there few that I can find. There are plenty of online courses and books, but I doubt they will serve as a...
View ArticleNeed Feedback Abouit Adding Cnc Capabilities To A Dro
Good day, I'd like to get some ideas for the next version of TouchDRO (DIY DRO Android app). For some time now I've been noodling over adding basic "CNC" capabilities to the TouchDRO app. Right now the...
View ArticleHardinge Hlv-h 11" X 18" W/ Newall New Dro - Hlvh
If money were no issue would you have a HARDINGE HLV-H 11" x 18" HLVH as your only lathe? I'm a hobby machinist at best. I have a Granite 1324 Chinese POS. So I can afford to buy a 1964 model that...
View ArticleBolton Lathes
Anyone have any experience with this company? Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
View ArticleLogan 2555 (12") - Oil in the Apron
Logan 2555 (12") Lathe - Oil in the apron When I got my new (to me) Logan I rushed to YouTube, as I was taught to do by my 2 computer-savvy sons, to see what Logan videos were out there. There is...
View ArticleReplacement Two Step Pulley For 8520
I am hopeful someone can point me in the right direction; I am having a nearly impossible time finding the motor mounted two-step pulley. Sadly, I mangled the old pulley removing it. The drive...
View ArticleOne Shot / Pump Oiler
Before I start combing eBay and give my money to a stranger I though I'd ask here first . I need a one shot/ pump oiler of some type for my surface grinder . I'm not real particular on what it is as...
View ArticleArbor Nut .. 1- 1/4 X 16 Tpi Left Hand
Ok guys I am having yet another strike out with my surface grinder . Either my Google foo is bad or I'm just an idiot .. lol But really I need an arbor nut and an appropriate keyed washer . Size is...
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Kaleidoscope
I searched for this but it must have been lost when things went sour. My daughter wants one so I have to build another. The one you see is 17 years old now. I gave it to my wife on our 25th wedding...
View ArticleThe Hobby-machinist Die Filer
Time for a new project. I will be building a Die Filer. This will be a larger one than most of you are used to seeing. The Table will measure 14.000 X 14.000. It will be 16.000 tall. A "Scotch Yoke"...
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 Article"antique" Lathe Should Arrive Next Week!
Greetings Folks, It's been a while since I have posted, work has been interfering with life in the shop. Anyway, I got an interesting call from an old friend on the East coast last week. He had just...
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 ArticleNeed Input On Next Purchase
Not sure what would be more beneficial. I have a g0759 mill and a g4003g lathe. Mill came with a dro which I love. What would be more beneficial for my next purchase. A dro for the lathe or a power...
View ArticleTreadmill Motor Conversion On A Walker Turner Drill Press
alright, next project on the list - adding a variable speed treadmill motor and tach to my WT drill press which also doubles as a sort of mill. It currently has a 1/3hp motor with 5 step...
View ArticleAtlas/Craftsman Serial Numbers and Bearing Dates
I hadn't previously noticed it probably because looking back I see that almost all age related questions the past year have been for 12". In the combined machine database (408 entries to date) there...
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