4 Way
I think this is off the HF 7 inch lathe , I'm thinking of putting it on my 6 inch Chraftsman . So my question has anyone put one on their sixer ?...
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View attachment 131822 View attachment 131823 View attachment 131824 I boogered together a machine tool cart out of a Horrible Freight cart. My machine tools are kinda sparse yet.....I'm still collecting.
View ArticleCinci Tool Master
Going to pick up this Cinci. Has power to all three axis, power feed on quill, 40 taper spindles, and looks really cool. Everything looks good, the milling head is the original, but was hardly used and...
View ArticleThis Followed Me Home
I picked up this little benchtop horizontal mill. Problem is I'm not finding any documentation. It has a Delta tag, but I found nothing that looks the same. I've searched Vintage Machinery but no...
View Article110vac Vfd
I'm looking for a spindle/VFD for my smallish router project. I only have one 220v circuit in the garage which is shared between my lathe, mill and air compressor (not used simultaneously). I also have...
View ArticleTesting Ground Of South Bend 13 Lathe
I have a 1940, SB13, that I recently rewired from 440v to 220v. While testing continuity and tracing wires, I testing the Green ground wire and found it does not create continuity to any part of the...
View ArticleMc60 Contoller.
OK, have a functioning newer model MC60 controller, with a 2.6hp motor setup. Have it where I have momentary switch with relay to start it, a momentary switch to shut it down etc. All on the AC side of...
View ArticlePine Drill Grinder
Anyone ever seen / used a "Pine Drill Grinder"? I've played with it a bit, it does the basic relieved shape correctly, but seems to burn the ground surface (with the wheel freshly dressed, a light cut...
View ArticleNew Group Created - California Machinists Group
Nels has created a new group called California Machinists Group. For those in the sunshine state
View ArticlePlease Let Us Know If There Are Other Manufacturers
That are not listed in our forums... If we get enough requests for a particular manufacturer, we will add it.
View Article80mm long focal length refractor
I came into possession of a matched pair of Jaeger 83mm dia lens of f15 focal length. Although a focal length this long is somewhat against current practice I thought it might make a good project. As...
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...
View ArticleMig Welding Without Gas Question
The other day I was about to MIG weld some electrical conduit, but having not welded in awhile I practiced on some scraps. In a hurry to get things done I forgot to turn the gas bottle on, but even...
View ArticleI'm Praying For A Miracle
Many of you know about a year ago I was in a bad way after having a stroke while in my shop. I have been doing fine and feeling the best I have in years..... then my cardiologist called, out of the...
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The Karma Of Apathy
Guess who feels a bit of a pillock Some months ago the 80T plastic change gear stripped two teeth. Not my fault as it looks as if there was an air bubble behind them. Ah well, no worries, still got a...
View ArticleMigraines, Heat, & Dehydration
Who here gets regular migraines? I do, at least 2X per week, usually minor ones that are warded off with an aspirin. I'm almost always able to work through them, but sometimes the bad ones put in me in...
View ArticleQuestion About The G0704 Capabilities
I am looking to purchase a mill drill. Having had a couple of small mills I want to be sure I can mill steel such as 4140 pre-hard or similar. My project list includes a single shot rifle action. What...
View ArticlePm-1440gt
The wait has begun. I ordered one of these last week so I figure I will start a new thread. This is a new offering from PM. It is made in the same factory as the PM-1340GT so hopefully it is of equal...
View ArticleMagnetic Aluminum....
http://www.adorama.com/mt249564.html?gclid=CIiDqvHk380CFQqoaQodjawF2g Aluminum legs (type 3 hard black anodized) maybe i'm behind on metallurgy but I didn't think aluminum was magnetic.
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