"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 ArticleLets See Your Shop!
I looked and didn't see a thread about this so I figured I start one.I've only been working on my shop about 4 years! First three pictures our of SWMO'S shop cause thats one way to get to mine. I still...
View ArticleWhat Would Be A Good Use For This?
It is a solid brass gear and weighs about 35 pounds/15 Kg. There are 51 teeth on the circumference and 12 mounting holes. I consider it too good to scrap. Any ideas out there in H-M land? View...
View ArticlePrecision Drill Sharpener
Quite a while back I built my version of John Moran's ( aka: gadgetbuilder ) drill sharpener. While the machine I built works great , I got to thinking, since I built it , I have more and better...
View ArticleTool Post Jack Video
Im not sure I understand exactly how this project area is supposed to work but, I made a little video of a simple little tool post Jack that I made. This is actually the third one I have made....
View ArticleHow To Cut A 90 Deg V
Hey guys I have a small grizzly g0704 mill that i would like to make a lathe crotch for my little mini lathe.. what I have done is turn and face bore and tap for the mt2 arbor .....now how can I do...
View ArticleMirror Feature In Solidworks
Not much activity in this forum, but I thought I would ask anyway. I am taking a Solidworks class using 2015-2016 student software and have drawn a part that we are supposed to mirror. But I need to...
View ArticleChasing And An Engraving Hammer I Made
I must say sorry about any poor pictures again. I had a little auto focusing Canon camera,which focused on whatever it wanted to! These were made in 1979,(one says that on the head.) And yes,one has a...
View ArticleGear Module For These Machines
Does anyone know exactly what gear module the head stock gears are on the mini mill and mini lathe? I don`t have a disassmbled set here to measure just yet, but will soon. I found that the change gears...
View ArticleAbsolute Rookie Needs Restoration Advice
just got my first lathe; a 1970's Atlas/Craftsman 6 incher. It seems to be in good shape but needs a good scrubbing as a minimum. It's got a lot of "patina," which I think is latin for "I forgot to oil...
View ArticleMagnetic Scales
oops! lost my internet connection. I will start over. Has anyone here use the magnetic scales from DRO pros? R I have a new lathe coming and will need a DRO that will stand up to lots of coolant. ( I...
View ArticleSb 9a Crossfeed Lever Will Not Move Up Or Down
Well my project SB 9a showed me who was boss again today. I finally got the 1/3 hp motor installed and running good, so far. The motor was the same one that was on it when I bought it, but not...
View ArticleOverload Fuse Type / Class For Sb13 Lathe
After converting the lathe motor from 440 to 220, I am now checking the fuses for proper size. I have some confustion on the proper type and class I should use and need advice? The disconnect on the...
View ArticlePunch And Shear?
Anyone know of a supplier of a good quality iron worker? Manual operation is all I am really after. I have looked at the hare and Forbes (harbour frieght equivalent) and the baliegh and they don't...
View ArticleInexpensive Used Yg End Mills
I found some inexpensive YG end mills on eBay the other day. I ordered a few, and I do say they are really nice. There is some minor wear from use, but for just a few bucks they're worth it. Here is...
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Knurling Tool
I am thinking of making a knurling tool for my lathe..... any one out there who made one, or have any ideas or plans, and wishing to share them I would greatly appreciate it, thanking all in advance....)
View ArticleKant Twist Clamp Knurler
DSCN3507 by fillister posted Sep 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM Needed to make a short knurled shaft to hold some nylon cams for a gate operator that I am building. I've need a knurler for some time an saw a...
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Thread Size Help With Starrett 196a Back Plunge Accessory
I have a Starrett 196a back plunge indicator set like pictured above. I am missing the 5/16" post that screws into the bar that fits the tool post, the one with the ball formed on the end, second from...
View ArticleInstalling Dro On 130gt
I am getting ready to try and install glass scales onto my 1340GT and I am in need of some help, a few good photo's of glass scales install would help, . I purchased 1340gt over a year ago and it has...
View ArticleOil Gallery Is Missing - Wanting To Find Oiling Point Nipple
Hi Folks IU am doing some maintenance on my chinese lathe. Well in one part there is a set of bearings on the lead screw with an oil feed hole in the bearing carrier - but alas no one connected the...
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