Bs Coolant Freezing ?
I would imagine that water soluble coolant will freeze in my normally unheated shop in the winter. Is it possible to add some sort of antifreeze to it? I'd mainly be concerned with damage to the pump...
View ArticlePm-1236 Lathe Manual
Hey Guys, Just finished up the manual for the PM-1236 Lathe, so wanted to post it here for everyone. They will all be on the new web site, but in case anyone needs it now, here it is. A lot easier than...
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Atlas Horizontal mill
I located a horizontal mill, model MF, ser. number 000556, for sale about an hour away from me and am curious if anyone would have information they might be able to share. I realize it's a small...
View ArticleAtw Lathe - Question About Transmission / Gearbox
hi there, I had occasion to buy a vintage ATW lathe last year that was a steady runner in a home basement shop until the machinist who owned it passed away. It came with lots of tooling and was plug...
View ArticleMilling A Gib Strip
how can I mount a strip of brass 8mm x 10mm x 250mm long on a mill so I can mill the corners off at 60 degrees to make a new gib strip.
View ArticleWhat Size Belt For A Diy Belt Sander
hey all, I really shouldn't be thinking about this as I have far too many projects and far too little time, but the idea of making a combo belt disk sander has been tickling my brain for ages. Partly...
View Article5c Collet Tube (hand Wheel)
I am searching for a handwheel 5c tube for my 11" Logan. My 920 has the spindle protector and nose adapter. My question is are the ebay hand tubes for 5c universal or is it better to get the Logan...
View ArticleConstant Voltage Vs Constant Current
Not sure if this should be in a welding section. However, because at the core it's an electrical questions and not a welding question I posting it here. I did a small job for guy for which I wasn't...
View ArticleToolmaster pipe dreams ?
One asset on a Bridgeport is a brake. Us toolmaster guys dont have that privledge. Mainly when using a boring head. It takes forever to stop with their massive flywheel and fan. Thinking about my...
View ArticleBelt Slipping On 5400 Clausing Lathe Spindle (linked Belt)
Hey guys and thanks in advance for the advise. I picked up a 5400 series clausing lathe recently. It works well, but I'm having a problem with the spindle belts slipping. It has two very worn varispeed...
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Rockford Machinery Drill Press
I picked this floor model drill press up twenty some years ago from some guy's junk pile. I derusted it some, replaced the wiring, and bought a new chuck for it. It's been fine ever since. The thing is...
View ArticleSelecting A Mag Drill?
I need to put ~24 0.5" diameter holes in 3/8-1/2" HRA plate (A36). The more time I spend thinking about this, the less enthusiastic I am about trying to do this free hand with a rotabroach in a hand...
View ArticleMy Dalton Lathe Restoration
I have a Lot 4 Dalton Lathe I have had for about 8 years and have been restoring off and on. It was in storage for the last 6 years or so. I got it out and began finishing fixing it up to use. There...
View ArticleLooking For Advice On Choosing A Rotary Table Set Up For X2d Mill
Hello, Well, now that I'm getting into this hobby more I see the need for this to be a purchase in the near future. I've been looking at videos on Youtube and trying to find basic information on the...
View ArticleHelp Choosing Power Feed For Jet-15
Hey again. I am looking to buy a power feed for my jet 15 mill drill. The model I am looking at has the best adapter for my mill drill lead screw. It attaches via the 3 jaw coupler that is already in...
View ArticleApron Clutch Knob Vs Lever
WELL HERE GOES WITH ANOTHER QUESTION REGARDING MY SBL HEAVY 10. IN MOST ALL PICTURES AND HOW TO USE BOOKS ETC, THE CLUTH IS SHOWN TO BE OPERATED BY MEANS OF A KNOB! MY LATHE HAS A LEVER WITH WHAT...
View ArticleWhat Is This?
Hi Everyone, Sorry, I'm very new to all this so my questions will likely be daft. Spent a lot of time as a kid watching my dad using a lathe but I've yet to turn anything myself. Old man passed away...
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...
View ArticleVFD use on a 2-speed, constant HP motor
Hello all, I recently purchased an Index 55 mill. It has the original 220v 3phase, 2-speed, constant 1 HP motor on it. I wanted to put a VFD on it, to the high speed side. But, as I research it more -...
View ArticleMiniature Demon V8 Build
I am currently starting my rendition of Steve Hucks demon v8 engine. For those of you that aren't familiar, Steve built a 1/5 scale v8 engine that runs on gasoline. All parts must be hand created, even...
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