Endmill End Grinding Jigs
Today I attempted to sharpen a ITW 2 flute endmill using the surface grinder. I used a vise, V block, shims, and a magnetic base stand for a flute index. I got the primary grinds, gashes, and center...
View ArticleDro On Atlas Mill?
I see a lot of members have Atlas mills. I wondered if anyone has installed a DRO on theirs? I've thought about trying the Igauging (sp? ) set up on mine. If someone else has been there first , I'd...
View ArticleGranite From The Wood Store.
I held off getting a granite plate due to the shipping, but was looking around my local Woodcraft store and what do I see? A 18x12x3 grade a granite surface plate. Comes in a nice box to use as a cover...
View ArticleRpc simple design unbalanced
Rpc simple design Here's a simple plan for an unbalanced 220/240 v single to 3 phase converter. this design will start ANY 3 phase motor of ANY horsepower with a change of start capacitors! keep in...
View ArticleInherited Sebastian Lathe
Hi all, My father, a lifelong toolmaker and machinist, recently passed away. One of the many tools he left behind was his lathe. He used it regularly, I wouldn't be surprised if he used it the week...
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Small Electric Blower
I have a 240 VAC low pressure blower that I would like to make infinitely variable speed adjustable. Is this possible with this type of blower? Its 250 mm long with a 200 mm dia fan unit and 100mm dia...
View ArticleBefore And After Pics Of My Sheldon Lathe
Here are a few pics of my Sheldon lathe. It took me several months. I still need to clean and paint the cabinet. View attachment 127783 View attachment 127784 View attachment 127785 View attachment 127786
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4 Jaw Chuck
I finally found a 4 jaw for my Martin Lathe. Actually two. Both are D1-8 mounts, one is 19" and one is 12". The big one will work great as a faceplate for me. Cheers Martin W View attachment 131647...
View ArticlePm-940m-pdf Arrived
PM-940M-PDF arrived today 7/5 . I placed the order with Matt this past Wed, 6/29 , I got a tracking # later that day and asked for delivery next Tues. . I got a call on 7/1 that it's arrived here in...
View ArticleHow To Connect A Huayang Hy02d223b To A Tb6560 3 Axis Blue Controllor Board...
Hi Everyone, I am new to this site. I am looking all over the web but cannot get any assistance and sure someone had this issue before. I am building a CNC and running into a problem. The CNC run good...
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Full Profile Comp
First attempt at this. Bought enough 4140 to make about 3 of these. Threading almost done. And first 'oops'. Threading to a shoulder instead of milling out the first chamber to eliminate the shoulder....
View ArticleSteady Rest
My lathe did not come with a steady rest and for the first time in over 20 years I actually need one for a project. I have to drill a 1 inch hole about 20 inches deep through a UHMW rod about 3.5...
View ArticleMach 3 Issues Now
In Mach 3 there's a widow in the upper right of the screen that's supposed to show the tool paths and an image of the part you're cutting. I don't get that I get a series of red circles, anybody have...
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New Pm1236 Lathe
I placed my order for a PM1236, with the preferred equipment package and the Easson 8a DRO. Now it is just a waiting game for the check to arrive and clear, and for the shipping company to deliver....
View ArticleReplacement Motor For 14x40 Lathe
I've been digging around the archives, but I still haven't found exactly what I need to know. I suspect it's because I don't really know a whole lot about AC motors in the first place. Enough to mount...
View ArticleCovering Messy Basement Shop
Haven't gotten to clean up and organize my basement shop after finishing the basement. I needed a way to cover up the mess. I saw a project for making a sliding barn door on a DIY site. Home Depot...
View ArticleNeed Help Installing Aliexpress Dro--
Hi, I have an old Van Norman 16 mill, and I just got an aliexpress DRO to install on it--need a little help here-- -I was reading about installing these DRO's on this forum and one fellow said "one...
View ArticleAmmco Shaper
Picked up a new tool the other day. Don't know a lot about these but that hasn't stopped me in the past. Haven't really seen one in this condition. Museum quality?
View Article"graceful " Hammers I Made
The most important thing to me,other than functionality, is the design of the objects I make. This can be exemplified even in a simple tool like a hammer. I have seen antique hammers that I did not...
View ArticleRoll Pin Tolerances In Aluminum Vs Steel?
Hi guys, I have a question on split or roll pin use when the part is made of 6061 aluminum. I found a chart and they show a recommended range for the hole size based on the roll pin size, but I am...
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