80mm long focal length refractor
I came into possession of a matched pair of Jaeger 83mm dia lens of f15 focal length. Although a focal length this long is somewhat against current practice I thought it might make a good project. As...
View ArticleFire Extuinguisher Workig Pressure?
I wish to use a steel (or aluminum?) fire extinguisher tank as a low pressure vessel, and am wondering the usual working pressure of a fire extinguisher from the manufacturer as a comparison. I will...
View ArticleCraftman/dunlap 109 Sn. Worth Looking At?
Saw this on CL. Is it worth taking a look at? Thank you. View attachment 130183
View ArticleD1-8 Lathe Chuck
I have a 12" Taper lock chuck and 16" face plate. Is it possible to make an adapter to change to a D1-8 mount? Any input is appreciated. Thanks Martin W View attachment 130165 View attachment 130166
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 ArticleNeed Round Side Cover For South Bend 7" Shaper
Thread title pretty much covers it. I got a shaper minus the side cover. Thanks. Lee
View ArticleA Beautiful Story
Just a little story to share. BAGPIPES I love this story. Time is like a river. You cannot touch the water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life. As...
View ArticleA Couple Of Dc Motor Controller Switch Questions
1. Can any common toggle switch be used as an inhibitor switch by connecting it to the inhibitor switch terminals on the controller? 2. Can a dpdt switch be used as a forward-off-reverse switch if...
View ArticleDelta Dp-600 Drill Press Restoration (photo Intensive)
I just finished restoring a 1956 Delta DP-600 drill press. A friend found it at an estate sale. It was the last day of the sale, and this drill press was so ugly that no one wanted it. I got it for...
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What Oil For Enco 12x36
I am trying to figure out what oil to use for changing the oil in my Enco 12x36 and have decided that I am confused---(nothing new there) I think the spindle and gear box use the same oil and the apron...
View ArticleJacobs Chuck Key
I was missing the key for one of my Jacobs 6A chucks. Searching the Jacobs website, 6A doesn't appear at all ... must be an obsolete product. Some other searching finally led me to the K3. Ordered two...
View ArticleTrailer Decking
Time for a new trailer deck , 12 yo big Tex 7x18 10 pie ,Old wood was green PT Anyone have suggestions on wood type, fasteners, I'm in a place that everything is overpriced X 3 I've removed the old...
View ArticleDelta Rockwell 7" Pedestal Grinder.
Picked this up yesterday for a great price. Thought it was an 8" but it's a 7". Need to get some new grinding wheels for it and some bulbs. I have 2 8" bench grinders time to get rid of one. I love the...
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...
View Article8n Ford Or.. A Fool And His Money
after following some advice from a fellow member on buying new toys while the little woman is already mad i ended up with this 8n ford . it sat for at least 10 years but supposedly ran when parked . i...
View ArticleIs Parallel Width Significant In A Milling Vise?
I have noticed that 6" long parallels are commonly available in widths from 1/8" - 1/2" and am wondering if this dimension is a significant parameter for any operation when using a milling vise?...
View ArticleGearbox Shift Lever Replacement 9a
I recently purchased a used Southbend 9A lathe (1954) and am in the process of restoring it. The right tumbler lever on the gearbox is broken. I am guessing that something heavy was dropped on it. The...
View ArticleOnother Old Industrial Vise...
I've got an old (drill) vise from a friend and have given it an overhaul to be useful for another 50 years. It is a quality 5" drill vice that was possible to save by just removing rust and some filing...
View ArticleHow To Hold This Part In Lathe?
I have an Atlas TH54/QC54 lathe, with basic tooling. (3 & 4 jaw chucks, face plate, steady rest, milling fixture etc) I have a part that I would like to face flat, but am not sure if I can do it...
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