Lufkin No. 57 Level Vials
View attachment 122094 View attachment 122095 I bought a box of items at an auction and these 4 what I believe are replacement level viles were in it. I was wondering if someone could tell me what they...
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Anyone Fix Old Ames Indicators On Here?
I have two old Ames indicators that I picked up. Both are very heavy for there size and appear well made. They are oldies, no doubt. Both creep and don't return to zero "often" . I played with one of...
View ArticleMy "keeper" Logan 1825
Here are a few pictures of my current project. It is a Logan 1825 which is the lathe I intend on making my keeper. A few months ago I posted some pictures of it after I got it home from the PO's place....
View ArticleMy Name Is Pt And I Have A Land Rover, Machinery, And Tooling Addiction
I went and did it again. Tomorrow I pick up a new to me Bardon's & Oliver Number Three Turret Lathe. Few hobbyists need such a machine but once again, I have taken a fine hobby and turned it into a...
View ArticleWhat Cameras Are You Using In The Shop
Dear All, I am thinking about getting a camera. It would primarily be used in the shop. Right now I am using my iPhone, and it's limitations, particularly for close-up shots, is getting frustrating....
View ArticleInfo About Force International Ml1440gh-1 Lathe
I inherited one of these lathe's from my dad, and am interested in getting into metalworking, for repairing and creating equipment and custom parts for my landscaping business and home. I'm having...
View ArticleSouth Bend 9A, First Lathe and Restoration
View attachment 95818 View attachment 95819 Hey All, I am proud to say that I've graduated from admirer to participant. I recently acquired a new to me South Bend 9A. It's an early 1950's era (serial...
View ArticleSanity Check - Sb 9a Cross Slide Screw Repair
Hi All. So, I am about to attempt a repair of my South Bend 9A Cross slide screw. The previous owner had performed some interesting upgrades. That I have to fix. I had already planned on and acquired a...
View ArticleFive Cylinder Radial With Ohc
The next project is beginning to take shape after doodling for hours on paper and computer I have come up with this offering. Five cylinders-- 25mm bore X 28mm stroke. with overhead camshafts. Capable...
View ArticleUnusual Work Holding Device
Here's an unusual device I can't find any information on. It was made by Universal Vise & Tool Co., Parma MI. It was part of a portable welding table but looks like it could mount on a drill press...
View ArticleGrizzly G0619 Mill Drill
I've had my 6"x21" Mill/Drill for about 5 years now and put a table shuttle on it. Does anyone have a solution for raising the head assembly without getting a stroke? Mine really takes some crank work...
View ArticleUnusual "tool" Steel Use Question
Hello All! I have never been educated on machine tool use, other than reading & experimenting, so please pardon me if this is a really basic question. My experience with the lathe has been using...
View ArticleLittle Lathe Improvement.
After recently starting to play around with my G9729 lathe I new there were some simple improvements I could do. The carriage shuttle handle was too small, no chip cover for ways and wanted a cheapo...
View ArticleRouting Power To Lathe In Center Of Room
Would it be a bad idea to run my new lathes power cord straight up from the lathe to the roof of my garage? I'm currently in process of running power from my breaker box to the new lathes location,...
View ArticleDrill A Hole With A Tapered End..?
I need to make a small clamp for removing the hood of an Albrecht c15 drill chuck. The chuck is very small so the clamp is small. The depth of the hole is .103" in 1/4" thk. aluminum. The rest of the...
View ArticleAuto-darkening Work In The Cold?
I just got my first auto-darkening helmet, from Harbor Freight for about $40. In spite of the price it is adjustable in various ways and seems to work fine. I think it will really help me improve my...
View ArticleHow Do I Cut O1 Plate?
I have a piece of ground 01 plate that is 1/16 thick and need to know the best method to remove unwanted material. I need to machine the edges and also cut some slots. Any and all ideas appreciated.
View ArticleInternal Grooving
I need to cut an internal groove in a .177 bore for a 1.5mm wide oring. The groove needs to be approx. .100" inside the bore. Is there a ready made grooving tool you could recommend or should I just...
View ArticlePresure Retention Issues With 10t Bench Press
Hello, I've got a generic 10ton hydraulic press that a friend left with me, it's got some sort of issue with holding pressure, cant quite figure out what it is thats letting by in the system....
View ArticleRecommend Me A Drill Press Vise
I'm about to go nuts trying to decide on what type of vise I need for my 1939 Delta DP220. I'm currently going to machine shop class. So that's making me think I can set up my drill press as a mill....
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