Pin Puller
I am working on my Hummer (H1) the tire inflation system. there is a spindle extension (a hollow pin) it is about 5/8"dia. and 1"long half ( 1/2" exposed) 'with a 7/16" thru hole, is pressed into the...
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...
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Welding Cast Iron
Over the past several years, I have been fortunate to be able to break some cast iron parts for things I was moving from where they were to my shop where they are now. I was told that the only good way...
View ArticleXylene/xylol And Paint
Experts, I have some paint that states cleanup should be done with Xylol/Xylene. These are new quarts, not some old paint, so I assume this data is correct for this formulation and not some old...
View ArticleWhat Really Gets Up Your Nose?
A good rant really gets it off the chest and makes you feel better. So here is one of mine. I've become totally fed up with all those stupid little stickers affixed to fruit these days. So I decided to...
View ArticleWhat Is This Piece In The Column Of My G0704?
Good morning all. I removed the table and head of my recently-acquired G0704 so I could lift the base and column onto the cabinet. With the head removed I could see a strange piece of metal floating in...
View ArticleHandy Guide To Drill Bits
Came across this basic guide on drill bits. It would be especially handy for those who resharpen a variety of drills. http://neme-s.org/2005 May Meeting/drills.pdf
View ArticlePower Drawbar For Rf-30?
Anybody have an idea how to implement something like this on an RF-30?
View ArticleDownloads Disappered
I am a little confused. I donated at the Supporter level as I wanted to get access to the Downloads page while making comments only on threads of interest or where I could provide some value, i.e.,...
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Atlas Horizontal mill
I located a horizontal mill, model MF, ser. number 000556, for sale about an hour away from me and am curious if anyone would have information they might be able to share. I realize it's a small...
View ArticleJet Gh-1340a Lathe Stock No.132150 An “unplanned Project” Adventure
I posted here (http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/questions-about-a-jet-lathe-gh-1340a.38860/) with some questions about this lathe that I found and liked but had no plan to get another project...
View ArticleTorque Needed For D1-4 Cam Lock?
I have been working diligently on the used G4003 lathe that I bought a month or so ago. I still haven't made a cut with it, but it's getting closer. I need to start a thread on the project I've made...
View ArticleStatic Phase Converters On Ebay
Does anyone have experience with this US made converter? Any reason why it wouldn't work on a Rockwell surface grinder? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-1-3-Hp-S...703425?hash=item419214af81:g:Pu8AAOSwmUdUYTx9
View ArticleAncient Seneca Falls Near San Jose, Ca
This machine has been on Craigslist for a while, and the owner is willing to deal. Has change gears and and some tooling and seems to be in nice shape. I just plain like the way it looks but have no...
View ArticleInsert Holder Recommendation
Hello all. Proud new owner of a 1941 LeBlond Regal 17 with a 1.5 hp motor and a top speed of ~480 RPM. - I know, slow, but i'm turning metal on a piece of history. She built submarine parts at the...
View ArticleJust bought a Rockwell Mill. can't find model # or serial #
I bought this mill from a guy closing an auto shop. The motor has been removed by the PO and the wires disconnected. I will try to clean the wires to see if they are still marked, but as of now they...
View ArticleG4003 Stand Modification
Started working on my G4003G stand modification today. Putting a set of 3/8" thick 2" angle iron 'outriggers' on it. Got some leveling feet from McMasters, 5/8" shank. Going to drill holes at each end...
View ArticleHarbor Freight Mini-mill X2 Cnc Conversion, Not A Kit.
Hey guys, I don't post much here, usually just read a lot, but here's part one of a new project I've just started. A short intro and table disassembly. Skip right to the video or read my boring...
View ArticleAtlas/craftsman Draw-in Bar Drawing
I recently purchased a Craftsman horizontal mill, model 101.15500, serial number SM 000626, and it is missing a few pieces. The first one I was planning to make, as it seems to be a simple...
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