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Reviewing A 7 Pc Indexable Set Of 3/8 Carbide Turning Tools From Amazon .

I was impressed with the quality of this set of carbide tool holders that I bought from Amazon for $79.99. For a newbe that has a hard time grinding tool bits it would be a big help. Each holder has a...

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Pm932 Pdf Column Bolts Question

I just finished reading a long running thread on a Grizzly G0755 mill, started in 2013 ( "New Grizzly G0755 is set up and running"). This mill is basically the same machine as my 932. One of the posts...

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I Don't Know What Kind Of Oil My Lathe Needs. Homach 18x60 Japan Lathe

It's a Japanese lathe from what I can tell. Anyone have idea's? Spec's: Max. swing over bed and carriage wings - 18" Max. swing over cross slide Spindle bore 2.5" Spindle nose, Cross slide travel...

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Any Gunsmiths That Can Weigh In On Pm Vs Grizzly?

New to the forum, have been reading some of the older discussions on the PM lathes as we have no experience with the brand in our shop. I recently sold off our Birmingham Lux-Matter 1340G Taiwan import...

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Free Criterion Dbl-203 Parts

I recently bid on a lot of tools on ebay that included a Criterion boring head. Naturally, the picture showed the back end of the head and I couldn't see the condition of the head very well. Since I...

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Info Needed About Phase Ii Rotary Table

Good day, I've become a (happy) owner of a new-to-me 8" Phase II horizontal rotary table. Unfortunately it came with the dividing plate setup and no handwheel, so I need to make one. If you have this...

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Battle Bots

Anyone watching the Battle Bots on TV tonight?

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Atlas Mf Rebuild Help

Any one have a drawing or the measurements for the back gear shaft? Also need to know if the shaft is drilled at the same angle/ orientation on each end or are the offset holes drilled at different...

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Dro Vs .050" Lead Screws On The Mini Mill?

So I have just tried using my mill for the first time laying out a bolt pattern. The .0625" graduations on the knobs are beyond frustrating when calculating complicated x/y movements for a bolt circle....

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3 In 1 Machine Discussion

Hi, I am new to this web site. I didn't notice a search function so I will just ask a question. Is there a forum or group on this web site that holds discussions on 3 in 1 machines? I need to do some...

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Mini Mill Power Feed For The Table

Here's a link to another short video from my little shop. I'll be doing a detail video on all the parts once I get the project completely finished. I'll also do a video on wiring the motor control...

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Visiting Grizzly In Bellingham

So I'm going up to Seattle next week to visit family (Bremerton), and have a little time to kil after landing at the airport. I am the proud owner of a Grizzly G4003g. Was thinking of driving up to...

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An Observation On Chatter

This may be well known but was new to me. I'm turning some 70mm dia carbon steel and was getting a lot of chatter. The HSS tool bit has been used on mild steel and aluminium of various diameters with...

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Way 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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New Pm1340gt And Pm935tv

Hi guys, I've been registered here for a while but just not getting around to posting. I received my mill and lathe a couple of weeks ago. They are not moved into position yet, but I'm hoping I can...

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Machinist Level???

My lathe is finished and working to my satisfaction. I will now clean and paint the cabinet and move it to its permanent spot. When that happens I'll need a machinist level. I've got sticker shock from...

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Dro Advise

Hi All, I had originally ordered the PM-1440GT with a DRO from PM that I will install myself. It is the glass scale version he sells. My only experience with DRO glass scales is the SINO DRO/scales PM...

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Just How Accurate Is A Modern Colchester Lathe

I understand that the Colchester Lathe is still considered a bit of an industry standard for quality and accuracy. Can't justify buying a Colchester lather but would like some data on there accuracy...

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Everlast Powertig 210 Ext?

I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on an Everlast powertig 210 EXT. Can anybody give me some insight on these machines? I can pick it up on eBay for $1700 shipped. Please give me some...

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Help: 10l Tailstock Quill Is Stuck Out....

Was doing some work today on my 10L and stupidly winded the tailstock quill all the way out. I guess she's off the threaded rod or drive screw...what do you call it?.... I tried pushing on the quill...

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