Long Wait, Pm-935-tv Is Operational
After having the 935 sit in my shop for over a year it is finally operational, it is fully functional I used it to cut window in steel Nema 1 box. it should only be about 2 more weeks and the 1340GT...
View ArticleSize And Type Of 3 Phase Transformer?
Hi guys, I have just purchased a 10hp control board and a 10hp motor to suit, all I need now is a step up transformer but I have no idea what size/type I need. Can anyone help please?
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 ArticlePurpose Of This Section
We all make mistakes. The idea is to learn from them. Instead of laughing at people who make mistakes, as they do on other forums, we will LEARN from glitches that happen to others. These are not...
View ArticleValue Of Early Starrett Vernier Caliper?
I have something interesting that I wish to sell yet have no idea what it is worth, I suspect that old tool collectors such a yourselves may have some ideas. I have been a working machinist for the...
View ArticleIs There A Forum Spot For Andrychow Lathes? Quality Newb Q.
Looking to pick up the Lathe below Its listed as a "Polish Andrychow, top of the line and of good size. It's a 17/24 x60" Is there a proper forum here? Did a search, did not find any real spot for...
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Got The Axe
Sorta knew it was coming, but I was told not to worry. My company (and many others in the storage industry), have had a recent spat of RIFs (Reduction In Force, a.k.a. Layoff, Pink Slip Party, etc.,...
View ArticleWhy no small high-quality lathes?
I currently have an old Jet 9x20 that needs replacing. My problem is that I have very little room in my shop, so I am limited to a 9x, 10x, or maybe 11x24. 12x is just too large, as is x36. The problem...
View ArticleWhat Size For Threading?
I need to make a special stud. It needs 7/16" nc threads on one end and 5/16" nf on the other. I thought I'd use a 7/16 bolt and turn it down and use a die to thread the other. I have experience...
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 ArticleSouthbend 13 Inch
as probably everyone knows by now with all my questions ive been looking for a lathe for my home shop,i looked at the southbend 9 and 10, and at a sheldon,now this southbend 13 by 36 popped up 1 3 jaw...
View ArticleCrawler Crane Undercarriage Project
View attachment 103304 View attachment 103305 View attachment 103306 I am trying to make the track pads for a model crane undercarriage. What I have so far is pictured above. My question is how to...
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South Bend 9" In Nampa, Id
Just saw this ad. He calls it a 9" Workshop, but it looks surprisingly identical to my 9" Junior from 1930. No change gears, asking $1100. http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/tls/5690129518.html
View ArticleMoving From Colorado To Arizona, Need Machines Moved
No specifics yet, but am putting out feelers to see if any resources available, and how much it would cost. The machines to be moved would be a PM1340GT lathe and a PM935 mill. The mill is on a base...
View ArticleHorizontal With Vertical Head Overarm
So... I found this classic Cinci horizontal. Thought it would be cool to have next to the Tool Master I plan on getting. Needs some serious clean up and maybe a coat of paint. Or maybe I am just...
View ArticleExploring Run Out On The Rf-31
My new-to-me Taiwanese RF-31 had excessive runout. I knew that because I could see the end of a drill bit wobbling as it ran. I thought, “Hmmm, that doesn’t look right …”, so I put an indicator into...
View ArticleCincinnati Lathe Identification And Preparation
View attachment 132755 I just purchased a "new" lathe and could use a bit of help with it. I'm not sure of its model and I'm trying to acquire an operator/service manual without dropping a ton of coin....
View ArticleMy 'other' Hobby
Like many of you I have another hobby...or two. I do scrimshaw on Mammoth Ivory, bone, shell and Tagua nut. I've been doing this for many years. Its relaxing and satisfying. I often do this for myself...
View ArticleMilling Titanium
Hey guys, so I've been making dice lately. I'm an avid backgammon player and i enjoy the small (10mm~8mm) heavy dice as they roll better. so far i've made dice from cow bone, elk antler, aluminum,...
View ArticlePrice Of A South Bend Telescoping Steady Rest
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