Logan/mw 04tlc-701a Purchase
Hi All, Just purchased this 10 inch Montgomery Ward/Logan 701A. At least that's what it says on the attached plate. Serial number is a bit confusing to me as there are three separate numbers on the...
View ArticlePm935tv On The Way!!
Hi folks, after dreaming for months, then the agonizing mental seesawing between the TS / TV version; and getting great help and LOTS OF PATIENCE from Matt... finally got the check to him and will be...
View ArticleNew To Me, Jet 1336pbd - With Some "issues"
A couple weeks ago I found a Jet 1336PBD on Craigslist. I went and saw it and apparently my eagerness to have something big and heavy clouded my brain. It has some problems, which probably should have...
View Article7x Spindle And Spindle Bearing Upgrade
I have had my 7x12 HF mini lathe since December but have been working on my mill. I finally got the lathe out of the box and cleaned up this week. I am now ready to get it all adjusted and ready to go....
View ArticleThread Turning Handle
Been looking at the wimpy handle on my Grizzly 4000 for some time now and figured it was time for an update. Not really a big deal but didn't want to take the whole thing apart to get the old handle...
View ArticleSurface Plate & Gage Blocks
All, How essential is a surface plate in a beginner's shop? Is it something I can wait on, or is it something that I should have immediately? Same question goes for gage blocks.
View Article24 Volt Machine Light Bulb
In case anyone else is looking for them. This works in my machine. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TZQRAI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
View ArticleDial Test Indicator Sticking
In another lifetime I was a tool & die maker for 25 years working on precision progressive dies. I used dial test indicators all day long for set-ups and especially grinding (generally ±.0001...
View ArticleName That Clamp/vise
Every now and then I need to drill/tap long stock on my mill and it is a real PIA trying to find a way to do the clamping. I noted a clamp/vise in this YouTube video that seems like a possible...
View ArticleYaskawa J7 Vfd Giving Oc Fault Without Motor Connnected
I'm trying to connect a VFD that I had kicking around to control a belt sander that I'm rebuilding. I wasn't sure of the condition of the drive so connected it up and give it a spin. It powers up the...
View Article3 & 1/2 Axes Bridgeport
Good day all, Just started to test by Bridgeport which I recently converted to cnc. I am using the forth axes for indexing hence 3.5 axes. This was one of those machines that had a hydraulic tracer so...
View ArticleAnother Drill Press Vise Question
A little different than another I saw, so figured I'd open a new thread rather than hijack. I have a pretty good old atlas drill press. Mostly do woodwork but want to branch out to metalwork (probably...
View ArticleIs There A Way To Tell A Wood Lathe Chuck From A Metal Lathe Chuck?
I am looking around for a 6" 4 jaw chuck for my 8x12 hft lathe. I am looking for cheap not crazy precision. This lathe is a learning project to puttz around on. I might make some brass bearings and...
View ArticleReviewing The Grizzly G0758 Milling Machine
Hi Guys, Can someone who owns one of these Grizzly G0758 milling machines please provide a review of it. I'm considering purchasing one of them and wanted to hear firsthand from someone who actually...
View ArticleBrand New Harbor Freight Band Saw Pulley Messed Up!!
just got a new HF band saw and noticed a loud noise in the pulley housing opened it up took the pulley off put it in my lathe and bam saw this. what a joke.
View ArticleGood General Purpose Mount For Test Indicator?
I'm new to metal working and am slowly gathering tools for use with my HF 7x10 lathe. I've picked up a test indicator and a dial indicator., and now I need a good general-purpose base / mount. I've...
View ArticleLogan 14 Inch Do You Own One? Model 6565 In Particular
I would be interested in hearing some straight talk opinions of this lathe from those who own one. I was assisting someone with locating a lathe for gunsmithing and found a 6565 in his area which he...
View ArticleWho Makes The Best Co-ax Indicator?
I'm keeping my eyes open for a good CO-AX Indicator. I'm in no rush. I'm waiting to see one slip through the cracks on e-bay or pick one up at a flea market. From what I have read it seems that "Blake"...
View ArticleAtlas Mfc Mill Arbor Drawing ?
Does anyone have, or can make, a drawing with dimensions of the M1-560L 1" arbor for the MFC Mill? My newly acquired mill does not have one at this time and examining photographs it should be easy to...
View ArticleDovetail Tolerance
Nothing is ever exact. There is always some variation. A dovetail measuring 6.000000" at one end will not be 6.000000" at the other. How much can a dovetail member taper before it locks up? How much...
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