Er Collets
I have an ER25 nose adaptor for my super 7. It fits on the lathe fine and using an indicator it seems to be very accurate. I have a ER25 collet, but it does not fit correctly. It fits in the taper, but...
View ArticleHow To Start Die Cut Threads Square To Rod
I need to cut 10-32 threads on some 3/16 stainless rods. I need to thread 5/8" of length on each end, rods vary between 40" and 43" long. I no longer have access to a lathe, and not sure I want to try...
View ArticleMy Friends Shop Next Door
Just a few pic's of my buddys shop. He lets me give him a hand but I have to promise not to drool on the cars.Sometimes it's good to be me. ************Just Saying*******************G************** ....
View ArticleCone Washers
quite a while back I found a co. that made small spring steel cone washers 4-40 , belview or somthing like it can't seem to find them anymore. Any one know of a place that sells just 50 of them , or a...
View ArticleUsing End Mill For Side Milling
I'm new to milling and just getting some hours in with the new mill. I've squared up a block and my el cheapo vise that came with the mill and things were looking good until a few hrs ago. I finished...
View Article820 Drive Counter Shaft?
LA-317 What steel should I use to make this? Also should I order the oiless bushings from Logan or get them at home depot or similar hardware store? If so does anyone know what size they are I have not...
View ArticleBozos And Horror Stories
I'm curious to hear about others' shop horror stories. Not your own errors necessarily, but what you've seen done that left you speechless. Poor business practices as well, but in particular I'm...
View ArticleBoom Sprayer
I have a friend who wants a 12' boom sprayer. If anybody has any experiance in this field, Im open for advice and corection. I was planning 7 nozles, 24" on center, at 30" high. Plumbing will be all...
View ArticlePeerless Power Hacksaw
View attachment 124695 The View attachment 124693 Hello Everyone, I have been given a power hacksaw made by the Peerless company ,Racine,Wi. This has a pat. Date of May 7,1912. It looks fairly complete...
View ArticleWhat Is It
Looks like some type of cutting / threading tool any ideas? View attachment 129416 View attachment 129417 View attachment 129418
View ArticleQuestion On Mounting An Indicator On Noga
All, First post here, complete newb, total idiot, willing to learn. Taking a class at the local VoTech. I have a Noga and both a dial indicator (Mitutoyo) and a dial test indicator (Interapid). The...
View ArticleMaximum Turning Capacity
Practically speaking, what is the maximum turning capacity of a 10" Logan lathe? The brochure for my 850 says: Swing over bed and saddle wings: 10 1/2". Does that mean I could turn down a 10.5" part...
View ArticleA Dividing Head By Wayne
Hi All my name is Wayne I live in a agricultural part of Spain (an engineering waste land). I have a BV20 Axminster lathe and a KTF mill drill. I have dabbled in cnc building and put stepper motors on...
View ArticleNew Guy Here!!!
Hello to all, My name is Josh and I'm a machining addict. I started out machining with a lathe 6 years ago. Now I'm going into my second semester in college to get a degree in machine tool technology....
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 ArticleShow Us The Worst Packaging For Tools You Have Found
I just bought these ...what a disaster..it says cut the tabs and turn 1/4 to release....as if getting a cutter in there wasn't bad enough, you need vise grips to turn it...then a screw driver to pry...
View ArticleThank You Sgisler
Thank you sgisler! It's donations from members like you that help keep this site running smoothly.
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 ArticleHandheld Cnc
Every once in a while you see something truly unique. Skip the first part of the video where he talks about fixing his old Bridgeport and jump to the part about the "Shapertool".
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