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Fun Lathe Questions

I currently have a SB 9A lathe, but have found that a larger one will be in order. I went with South Bend as I was familiar with them and not so much with other brands. That said, what would be your...

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Building an Aligator

An old friend of mine decided we need to build a replica of a steam powered tug boat that was used in this area around the turn of the century. He's gathered about 6 of us to help, one of the chaps...

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Beginners Book?

What book or books would you recommend for a rank beginner starting to use a mini lathe?

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Firewood Processor

I heat my house and shop with a wood fired boiler, burn about 20 face cord a year. I buy a load of logs and cut them up by hand, this year my son helped and we were done in 5 days,so not a huge task,...

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New Posts

what happened to the new posts button? It was there this morning and gone now!

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Operating Again...

Over 15 years ago, I operated trolleys up at Seashore Trolley Museum. But then the kids came, and those 6 hour trips up there stopped. I missed operating. On our way back from Mystic, Connecticut last...

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Vmc Electrical Needs

I picked up an Okuma MC-4VA and need to get my head around the power requirements for it in my small home shop. It has a 10 h.p. spindle and the tag on the back states “full load current 75 A.” on one...

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My New Steady Rest

Quite a while back , I built a steady rest for my lathe. It used the telescoping arms which I really like. I am not happy with the look of the body on the steady rest. I want something closer to the...

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Cutting Tool Shape For Alum Using A Shaper ?

i'm wanting to recut the top of a 7 by 12 by 1 inch thick piece of 6061 aluminum that I'm wanting to use as a fixture plate on a mill table. Wondering what the best tool shape would be best fo this for...

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Atlas 53 Drill Table

Where can I get one? I just purchased the drillpress locally and would like to freshen it up a little. The table is pretty chewed up and I was wondering if anyone had a better source than e-bay. Sent...

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Clever Things We Do In Our Shops

Throwing this out there to all the guys who have little "tricks" that make our machining life easier and quicker. Here's my contribution and I hope you guys will chip in (pun) and tell us yours! Here...

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Anyone Familiar With Onshape?

I'm a long time user of SolidWorks. Since I'm retired and don't do much consulting anymore, my copy of SolidWorks 2013 is a bit out of date. It still works and I love it. The problem is that it is not...

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Taking 12" Model 2537 Out Of Storage...what Do I Need To Get It Running?

I will soon be going to pick up a Logan 2537-2VH. I has been sitting for several years in a shop. What do I need to do before I turn it on? Oiling? Cleaning? Is there any required maintenance I have to...

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Need A Rotating & Locking Intermediate Part. Do They Make This?

Hi everyone, My son is making something and needs a key part. He struck out and asked me if we could buy this or something similar. If we need to make it, we're not sure how to really approach it due...

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Usefulness Of Tilt And Nod In A Cnc Mill?

Some time ago I did a quick and very dirty conversion of my little X2 mill. It was useful enough and worked well enough that I desired a first class conversion. Acquisition of a mill drill to make...

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11 Inch Swing Southbend 9c????

I picked up a (I thought) Southbend 9C today to use for parts on a 9B that I am going to restore when my Heavy 10 is done. I know its a Southbend for sure but have never seen one with a spacer under...

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A Couple Of Neat Home Made Lathes In Wisconsin.

First there's this wood lathe. Not for wood, made of wood. https://hibid.com/lot/24907128/lathe---homemade/?ref=lot-list Possibly it was built to do the turning work for this little jewel....

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Starrett 174 Tap Handle.. Need Internal Threads Please.

Just picked up a 174 tap handle for $1. I believe the smallest handle they make. it was missing the threaded side of the handle. Can someone give me the size of the screw, and TPI please. Would like to...

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Craigslist Deal Of The Century

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/5688064836.html AIR COMPRESSORS - $120 just work the piston if you have any question call me at *** *** ****

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Vintage Lathe Identification. Prob. American.

Can anyone tell me what make this is? I only have the pics to go by. Thanks.

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