Set Screw For Tool Holder
Guys I am missing some set screws for some of my tool holders and some are most of them are just cheap screws.What can I get that won't crack or maybe not rust that is of good quality?I look over at...
View ArticlePM-45M-CNC Setup and Configuration with Mach3
I figured we could use a thread specific to configuration of the Precision Mathews 45M-CNC. This will make it easier for people to find from searches in the future. I have attached my XML configuration...
View Article11" 1957-2 Refurb
Hi everyone! My name is Dustin and im located in south central Pennsylvania. I just finished a refurb of a Logan 11" lathe a few months back and wanted to post the process here. Some of you may have...
View ArticleMachinist 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...
View ArticleDecommissioning Dial Indicators
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What Is It? Do I Need It??
Ok, I'm not the best photographer, but can anyone tell me what this is used for so I can figure out if I need it ?? It's flat on top and comes to a point on one end. It slides side to side by turning...
View ArticlePurchasing First Vertical Mill...decisions!
I am looking at the Precision Matthews PM-940M-PDF with hardened table and way with the ES-12 DRO. This will be a general use mill as I make all kinds of stuff! There have been so many times I was in...
View ArticleSteady, Follow Rest And Taper Attachment Needed
I have a SB 17" Turn-Nado and need the above parts---spares and parts for these are hard to locate, it seems, so anything that could be modified, adapted or plans to build from scratch would be...
View ArticleResurrecting A Jensen 20g Toy Steam Engine
I've been collecting Jensen model steam engines for a several years now. It's a no-brainer for me. They are great toys, extremely well built and made right here in my home state of Pennsylvania. While...
View ArticleSouth Bend Heavy 10 Basket Case And Rebuild
I was in the market for a bigger lathe than my little 6 x 12 Atlas. Its a great little lathe and I was able to put it in my basement so was/ is a good idea for those cold winter days when I want to...
View ArticleTriple Ad Banner
This is not a criticism or a complaint, just a notification. I'm seeing the same ad 3 times on every page. I assume there should be 3 different ads. I bring this to your attention because I suspect...
View ArticleBeginners Book?
What book or books would you recommend for a rank beginner starting to use a mini lathe?
View ArticleBasic Arc Welding Question- Ac And Zero Crossing
I have read that for tig welding the arc extinguishes when the ac goes thru zero, and this is why HF needs to be superimposed on it. Why is this not a problem for smaw (stick) ac welding? thanks Mark S.
View ArticleDiy Water Based Coolant Mixtures
Has anyone played around with making their own coolant for grinding, turning and milling? I have both a T&C grinder and a second operation lathe that have coolant pumps on board and would like to...
View ArticleEsab 300a Tig Welder With Cooler - $1000 - Orange County, Ca
Found this while cruising Craigslist, unfortunately it is 3-Phase only, otherwise it would probably be mine. He had one of the 3000i's left as of 7-6-2016...
View ArticleAuxiliary Lead Screw Drive
I know this has been done before. The one set up I have seen used a right angle gear drive motor, pulleys and a belt to drive the lead screw from the tail stock end. It would certainly give you an...
View ArticleSummer In Florida
Last night it did not get below 84 degrees. View attachment 132067 View attachment 132068 But then I though about it. View attachment 132069 **G**
View ArticleMachine Tool Cart
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 ArticleBig Price Drop
Does anyone know why the prices of some Southbend lathes have dropped (by almost half) over at Grizzly? Thanks MonkMan
View ArticleAn Enhanced X2
This started in the machine restoration forum as an effort to resurrect the X2 mill that serves as a base for my little CNC mill -...
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