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Kinda Stuck
Hi all , I'll try to keep it short , two 1/2 years ago I lived on my 40 AC tree farm in Arkansas it was a lot of work keeping the jungle down, as I didn't have cattle or livestock, basically lived on...
View ArticleCheck Out This Little Gem
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/tls/5695655516.html Here we have forsale is a great running 3.5' South Bend precision metal lathe, Model A, Catelog number 6702. Sold and serviced at Gilbert &...
View ArticleInherited Sebastian Lathe
Hi all, My father, a lifelong toolmaker and machinist, recently passed away. One of the many tools he left behind was his lathe. He used it regularly, I wouldn't be surprised if he used it the week...
View ArticleSpindle Bearing Replacement For The Rf-31 Mill/drill
View attachment 132814 ​ During my quest to eliminate the excessive runout on my RF-31 Mill/Drill I determined that the spindle bearings were a major contributor. As you can see, these bearings have...
View ArticleConcerns Regarding Lincoln Welder Quality
Concerns regarding Lincoln Quality. I have owned various Lincoln welding machines over the past 40 years. I have always considered Lincoln to be the Quality and Technology Leader in the welding...
View ArticleCompressor Query
I'm thinking of upgrading my garage compressor - currently I have a 2hp, 50l (13 gal), 115psi, direct drive unit. Probably about 4 cfm. Once you go above that in size you start to get options not...
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 ArticleSouth Bend 13 Compound Gib Repair / Replace
I have a 1940's, South Bend 13, I am cleaning and getting back into trim. The compound did not seem to have the proper amount of travel. I have taken it appart and found the gib is worn badly and is...
View ArticleFusion360 & 3d Printer Plasma Machine Torch- How To Question.
I am off to my next project for the 3d printer!! My machine torch on the plasma CNC table is in desperate need of a new head assy. The new part I have selected needs a special molded frame to cradle...
View ArticleDoall Dgp-24 Drill Press -worn Plastic Cam. West Epoxy? Jbweld?
Picked up a winner w/ a possible easy-fix! Two speeds on this DoAll DGP-24 do not work. They are both related to the worn CAM end shown in the pictures below. Seller thought it had a broken gear.... 3...
View ArticleHow To Change The Drive Sleeve Bearings On The Rf-31 Mill/drill
The drive sleeve, or spindle taper as Rong Fu calls it, sits atop the machine head and transfers rotational force to the spindle. The sleeve is supported by two radial bearings, spaced apart with an...
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No Posts Since This Thread Started...awesome News
When this thread first appeared I tried to respond to the purpose of this thread...of course it was locked, so I couldn't... duh. However the good news is that among all of us newbies and old pros, no...
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 ArticleThe Universal Threading Chart For The Ml7 (and Other Lathes)
Hello hobby machinists! I've been making changewheel charts, skip the next two paragraphs if that's all you're interested in. I want to cut a 2BA thread on my ML7 because I'm finding the allen bolt...
View ArticlePm1340gt Lathe Basic Vfd Control Conversion Using The Stock Control Board And...
Many individuals buy the PM1340GT lathe as a 3 phase machine with the intent to convert it over to a VFD system, the usual VFD that is used is the Hitachi WJ200-015SF. Unfortunately the conversion...
View ArticlePm-940m Cnc
Hi. I am a new forum member. Great forum. Great members. Great advice. I'd like to start a thread for PM-940M CNC owners. There's not a lot of model specific help out there for this machine. Is there...
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Arbor For Gear Cutting
I hesitate to post because I am pretty sure I do not know what I am doing.... My project requires gears. To cut the gears I need some way of holding them while I turn the to size and then when I cut...
View ArticleWhat Would You Or Did You Do
I'm getting ready to do my first rifle build. I've watched hundreds of videos, read hundreds of post and articles on the subject of indicating, threading and chambering a rifle barrel. I think I can do...
View ArticleI ordered a PM-940M-PDF
It won't be my first mill, but it will be my first new mill, so fair warning I'm sure I will have a few questions. Besides the basic mill I got the hardened table & ways option, and a 4" Homge...
View ArticleSpray Parts Washer Detergent Recommendations
I'm picking up a used Cuda heated spray parts washer today for $500. Cuda is about 10 miles from me but they won't sell me the detergent. I have to go through a reseller and pay $35 in shipping, and...
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