101.07301 - Newb Needs Help
Hi guys. This is my first post here. What inspired this post is a recent purchase of the 101.07301. I have attached pictures of the lathe and all of the parts that came with it. Here are my questions,...
View ArticleAnother mini chuck key...
Yep, I see I'm not the first, but had to share anyways! After having to reset my tail stock on the little Hercus Lathe, using two screw drivers, I wondered, why don't I do the same thing when I have my...
View ArticleBaby Kurt
I HAVE BEEN USING A 6" KURT VISE ON MY PM-727M TABLE MILL . IT DOES A GREAT JOB HOLDING THINGS STILL WHILE THEY ARE CUT TO PIECES BUT IT IS A TAD BIG FOR THE MILL IT IS BOLTED TO . SO I HAVE BEEN...
View ArticleNew Mill... Broken Gib
Hello... I'm a brand new member with a brand new King 942VS-6-NS5 Bridgeport style milling machine... and she has a problem. A little back story: I was retiring in May of 2014 (39 years in law...
View Article5c Collet Blocks Set - Any Recommendations?
I would like to buy a 5C Collet Block Set. Are there any good sets that are made in Taiwan, Japan or the like as opposed to China? What should I look for? I would like advise on a good "cam-type" 5C...
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Reclaimed Wood Toolbox, Mostly
Toolbox From Scrap! (mostly scrap anyway) i was out messing around in the shop today and started the build for a much needed box for some of my woodworking tools. ... Reclaimed Wood Toolbox, Mostly
View ArticleMy Craftsman 12" X 36" Barn Find
Fairly new to this site but wanted to share my restoration with all. Found this gem on eBay in September of 2015, and we've been slowly but surely bringing her back to life! This lathe was purchased...
View ArticlePm935 Owners
Those of you who put your mill on a base: How many of you put wheels on your base? Would you mind posting a pic or two? Need some ideas for a mobile base. Thanks.
View ArticleSuccess And Setbacks On The Cm 12x37
Well like the title says, some success and a little setback I hope doesn't turn into a major pain, if you saw my other thread on the HF 12x36 lathe you saw I got a pretty sweet deal on what was...
View ArticleAnd You Thought You Were Having A Bad Machining Day
One of our new helpers wasn't having a very good day today. He forgot to take a Holematic bore gauge out of a bore he was measuring before hitting cycle start. The boss was already gone for the day....
View ArticleXylene/xylol And Paint
Experts, I have some paint that states cleanup should be done with Xylol/Xylene. These are new quarts, not some old paint, so I assume this data is correct for this formulation and not some old...
View ArticleAny Reason To Have Reverse Atlas Milling Machine?
I may finally be getting back to working on my Atlas mill. I have 3 different 1/2 hp motors I can choose from. One motor that would be my first choice is not reversible (but it is 2 speed) , luckily it...
View ArticleAn Unusual Project
I need to make a swivel block clamop for a steady rest - this is the part the locks the top hinged section to the main body of the steady. I am starting with a steel rectangle 5/8" wide x 7/16" thick...
View ArticleQuestion About Ball Detent Clutch Adjust On A Jet Gh-1340a Lathe
My unplanned project lathe came with a ball detent clutch that was not mentioned or shown in the manual. I have looked at a number of Jet Lathe manuals and have not found one that provides definitive...
View ArticleNew G0759 Owner - New Guy Questions
Hi Everyone, First I want to say hello and thank you for all of the awesome content I have been reading. I have read tons and tons of awesome info. I just took delivery of a G0759, this is my second...
View ArticleMorey No. 3 Turret Lathe: Buy, Or Not?
I found a lathe that could potentially be perfect for making the blowpipes I'll be using for glassblowing, as well as the other tools I need. It has been described to me as a Morey Number 3 Turret with...
View ArticleKnurling Tool For 12x36 Size Lathe
Ok.... So I'm looking for advice on a Knurling tool. I don't want one that will put excess pressure on the bearing of my machine. I will be using it to knurl anything from 3/8 to 2" aluminum . I have a...
View ArticleHelp To Straighten A Worm.
The worm for the azimuth drive on my scope is not straight. Its not out by much but it is sufficient to bind up tight in one position if adjusted on the inside of the bend. As I dont have any "V"...
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Econemy Thread Wire's
Hello, I used my thread wires today and remembered that the chart that comes with them has a few typo's on in. Their an awesome china brand, being fair the rubber clips to hold them on a micrometer are...
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