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every time I go to look at "show your welding projects on page three " the pics lock up and then the whole site locks up for about an hour to me, from the iPad I try to log back in and safari says...
View ArticleA Free Compressor / Need Educated!
A friend gave me a compressor and 5hp baldor 1pz motor for the labor of loading it. View attachment 130605 View attachment 130606 The pair is bolted to a massive piece of I beam. I smoked a half dozen...
View ArticleSpeed Control.
Can anyone advise on a speed control for a 240v single phase 50hz. motor 1.5 hp. Thanks Bob.
View ArticleClarke Cl300m Metric Srewcutting Kit
Although the original Clarke CL300M comes with imperial lead screw, there is a kit to change leadscrew and half nuts to metric. I nstalled the kit on mine from day 1 as in my country everybody (but...
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Pm-940m-pdf Igaging Install
Works great, low cost and took me about a full day... Pm-940m-pdf Igaging Install
View ArticleIs The Andrychow Lathe A Good Brand. Newb 1st Real Lathe Q.
I think I accidently posted a long version on the missing mfr by name forum. meant to put it here as I could not find a general large lathe spot either really? Ok, the Q: I asked my buddy who's a lathe...
View ArticleHelp On Pm 940m Pdf
I am new to milling but pretty machinery savvy. I am completely befuddled on how to use the manual quill feed handwheel and depth stop. Does anyone have a video showing that in action. The handwheel...
View ArticleFrejoth Lathe Manual
Hello folks, Still looking for a manual or other info on a Frejoth 1340 lathe. Had to change one of the bearings in the headstock over the weekend. Lathe is much quieter now after the replacement.
View ArticleGorton 8-1/2d X-axis Feed Slipping
Hi all, I finally got around to wiring in the vfd for my gorton mill's power feed. All works fine, except that the mechanical clutch won't stay engaged when feeding the x axis left to right. It stays...
View ArticleWhere To Find Aluminum?
I am in serch of a slab of aluminum roughly 20"x24". Anything from .500" to .750" thick will work. Does anyone know a supplier that has decent costs? Does anyone have a slab they would part with?...
View ArticleSource For L5-35-54a Lead Screw
I am looking for a replacement lead screw for my Craftsman 101.07403 12x36 lathe with a 54" bed. The only thing I have found is from Sears Direct new $800.00+. Ebay has come up with nothing for the...
View ArticleFeet For Southbend Lathe
So my heavy ten is all apart and re painted and ready to go back together. It is a cabinet mount and I am deciding how I am going to support the lathe. I found these machinist jacks on Amazon and...
View ArticleAn O1 Dovetail Cutter, Some Qctp Holders And A Tool Post Mounted Drill
next on the list now that my DP/ mill is more capable (treadmill motor conversion) is to make more QCTP holders. I only have 2 turning, 1 parting and 1 boring holder and I'm always swapping tools in...
View ArticleEnco Import(interstate) Vs Shars Quality
Looking to buy a 2" boring head for my Clausing 8530, like to get a Criterion but a bit too spendy for my hobby needs. Enco import Interstate is $78, Shars $58. Whats the difference(other than price)?...
View ArticleShould'a Bought One A Long Time Ago....
So my fuel pump went on my Chevy pickup. I got one from Amazon, dropped the tank, and replaced the in-tank pump. Move ahead 3 months later and the truck just ain't the same. Seems the pump ain't...
View ArticleBench Grinder Conversion
I recently had an old Dayton 6" bench grinder given to me. As I have several others I thought I would possibly turn it into a sort of tool grinder. One side a regular wheel or a cup wheel or sorts, the...
View ArticleSteady Rest For A South Bend 9" In The Chicago Area
A little pricey, but you can always do a little horse trading. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tls/5592753310.html GG
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Lathe Chuck Key
The key that came with my four jaw chuck is pretty miserable. It was not a problem until I decided it was time to actually use the chuck. I decided to reuse the cross bar, but make a whole new key. I...
View ArticleOur Saw Cuts Crooked
We cannot figure it out. We put in a new blade and guide bearings and she still cuts crooked. The pivot shaft and bores are fine. Please educate me on getting this to cut straight? Including operator...
View ArticleWay Repairs To A Large Mill
I am currently in the throws of a complete gear box / knee rebuild of my universal. I have had to completely remove the bed and cross saddle and the pivot saddle, if thats the correct terminology. I...
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