4x6 Horizontal Bandsaw Recommendations
Any recommendations HM members on a 4x6 Horizontal Bandsaw? Most of my machining is for parts for radio control model applications, so won't be cutting very large stock, and most of it will be...
View ArticleG4003g Series 200 Tool Post Question
Got my new lathe put together and checked out. In messing around with the QCTP, it appears that when a tool is clamped down and facing the work piece, and the empty tool holder position is facing the...
View ArticleWhat Is This Thing?
View attachment 130430 I bought a vintage south bend mill a while back and it came with a mystery part I don't know what is. I don't even think I goes to the machine. Hoping some one here will...
View ArticleCt. Area Help Line
For machining questions in Connecticut I can help. Or just to chat on the phone. PM "Billy G". I live in Bristol Ct. "Billy G"
View ArticleHeavy 10 Restoration Work In Progress.
Hello all, my first here post on H-M. Here is the lathe I'm restoring. As purchased, and as it stood a couple days ago. View attachment 126965 View attachment 126966 View attachment 126964 It was...
View ArticleAcquired 8" Bison 3 Jaw...keep?
This chuck from new was adapted to a wood lathe (Wadkin RS) so the back plate is threaded 1-3/8"-6. It has seen little use and appears excellent condition. My thought was to purchase a back plate and...
View ArticleHow Do I Get The Damn Bearing Race Out?
I have a Syil X4 mill - about 10 years old. The spindle bearings are dead. I have successfully removed the spindle cartridge from the cast head housing. I have successfully removed the spindle from the...
View ArticleCoolant For Old Turret Lathe?
So I'm finally about ready to run my old turret lathe (more info here http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/bardons-oliver-5.16120/). Given it's age and the oddball brand there's not much...
View ArticleQuestion About Liftgate Service
Is it safe to assume the driver will have a pallet jack and will be able to move into my garage.
View ArticleWhat Have People Made Out Of A Lathe?
Hello everyone, A bloke in my area is selling a small cheap $350 lathe, I already have nice sized lathe but i was just wondering what people have made out of lathes or what they have turned them into,...
View ArticleCentering
Ok I need to ask a dumb question. I have a cheap 8x12 habor freight lathe. I am trying to turn down 1" solid round stock. I turned down short pieces 4.5 " no problems. I need to turn down a 9" lgt., do...
View ArticleErl-1340
Plunked down my deposit and placed the order for the PM High Precision Lathe with taper attachment a couple weeks ago. Sold my Craftsman/Atlas 12" to make room for it. View attachment 112757 The...
View ArticleAtlas 618 Measurement Needed Please
Could someone with a 618 lathe tell me the center to center spacing of the two screws that mount the left side leadscrew bearing/bracket to the bed? For a possible conversion project... thanks Mark S....
View ArticleInside Jaws For 7 1/2" Buck Adjust-tru 6-jaw
Hi all, I have a Buck adjust-tru 6 jaw chuck that is 7.5" in diameter. I am looking for a set of inside jaws for it. Does anyone have a set lying around or any leads as where to find a set? Any help...
View ArticleCarbide Inserts For The Little Lathes
Hello guys I just wanted to pass along some useful information on very hi quality inexpensive tough inserts for your turning tools.... I have tested them abused them and they hold up do not chip or...
View ArticleHardinge Second Operation Lathe
http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/5637810613.html Nice lathe... Willing to deal
View ArticleMicromark 7x16 Lathe Drive Belt
belt has seen better days its been 5 years or longer on it and its time to replace....I have searched to no avail! what have you guys done to replace it? Lawrence
View ArticleSure Hope Cleaning Pays Off
Decided to clean up and reorganize the garage yesterday. I cam across some old motorcycle parts. Some old Triumph 650 parts and an Alternater setup for a servi car. So put them on craigslist hoping to...
View ArticleBoring A Hornady Die?
Are Hornady dies hardened steel? I want to bore my pistol case flaring dies to make them powder through dies for progressive press use...but if they are hardened too much tat is just going to ruin bits...
View ArticleCheaply Made Chinese Garbage
I've been wanting a bigger, heavier vise since I broke my 6". Princess Auto (which is basically Harbor Freight North for us Canadians) has a meaty looking 8" and I've been waiting patiently for it to...
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