Tula Revolver
Hi All, One of my old neighbors got in touch with me about some work he needed done, and while I was happy to do it for free, he presented me with my 'payment.' View attachment 110894 It's a 1938 Tula...
View Article"proper" Way To Store Drills In An Index (?)
A tool maker named "Wally" (Bob Waller) picked up a Harbor Freight 29 pc. fractional drill set that was setting on my desk. He looked at the drills, looked at me, dumped them in the trash and left with...
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What's the proper name for these bits!
I bought several of these along with a handful of square end bits for $1.00 each at a flea market. This one is 5/16” on the small end and exactly what I needed to countersink 5/16" cap screws. I'd love...
View ArticleBlast Cabinet Nozzle
I have a TP Tools blast cabinet and have been using their ceramic nozzles for years. They also sell a regular steel nozzle that doesn't last as long as the ceramic as well as a carbide nozzle that's...
View ArticleFirst Home Shop Lathe/mill
Hello...I'm from southwestern Pa. (just a lil north of Washington, Pa.). I'm looking to add to my metal working arsenal. I started a few years ago with a mig welder (miller 211), then some oxy/acet...
View ArticleGood Deal For A New Bed??
What do you guys think http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=291658795141&alt=web
View ArticlePOTD - Project of the Day- What Did You Do in Your Shop Today?
This is a new thread that I am starting. As the good weather of Spring and Summer rolls around, many of us will go back to the shop to do something. We want to know what you did in your shop today. No...
View ArticlePotential Vfd Motor For Craftsman Lathe?
i was looking into doing a vfd conversion and searching for potential motors and this one seems like a good price. what do you guys think....
View ArticleFirst Snow...
This year, I plunked down $800 for a snowblower over at Lowe's (Troybilt 2490 Storm). We hadn't had any snow, but I suspected we were in for some real soon. I never used a snowblower before, but this...
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Where Do I Look For Local Shop Shows Or Local Classes?
I'm just getting into metal work and would like to attend shows or classes in the Atlanta area. How do I find where and when those shows/classes are held? Is there a particular search text I can use in...
View ArticlePm-727m
Has anyone done a belt drive conversion on this mill? Seriously considering this mill over pm25 but would want to have the belt drive feature to up the rpm a bit. Any guidance would be appreciated.
View ArticleIndex Milling Machine Public Surplus Uc Berkley
Earlier the pics of the mill loaded on my computer, but they aren't not right now. But I can see them on my smartphone. So I downloaded them and am posting 4 of them. There are more pics. Bid starts at...
View ArticleDifficult Machine Bolts On Lathe Chuck
Hi all, I have been tearing down an old cushman 12" lathe chuck and 6 bolts don't want to budge (even with my trusty impact gun). They appear to go thru with a funky looking back - that may be a nut?...
View ArticleWhat Is Original Colour For A Colchester Dominion?
I have a Colchester 13x36 Dominion lathe and would like to clean it up since it is pretty sad looking right now. It was painted grey but a lot of that has flaked off. Under the grey is a light green...
View ArticleAnother Lathe Dro Install
I just finished the installation of a set of iGaging DigiMag DRO's on my G0602 lathe. I chose the iGaging because of their ability to fit the lathe without loss of machining capability and being able...
View ArticlePm 1440-hd Heavy Duty Lathe
I am about to order this lathe. Any comments or opinions are welcome. Does any one have one of these lathes.
View ArticleThe New South Bend 10K
I am seriously considering the new South Bend 10K. It is certainly not a bargain and I feel it should come with more at the current price. Nevertheless, it looks like an excellent small lathe. I would...
View ArticleYet Another Light for the Mini Mill
I have tried several different lights: incandescent, florescent, and LED, and have not been happy with any of them, so I build my own. It is based on an Alpena SpotLite, dual LED package from Auto...
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