Little Atlas 618 with a BIG cross feed dial.
Hi folks, my name is David. I am from Canada ...eh. After reading the thread from Bernard (aka Dranreb) about making his larger cross feed dial, I decided it was time to try and do something with the...
View ArticleLee Hodgeson 18 Cyl Radial Build.
That is cool Bill! Looking forward to the next installment of this one.
View ArticleMy Pm 932m-pdf Journey
After many months of resherching milling machines, and, for that matter, if I even had use for a mill, I finally decided, after my Augest to November bout with the big C, that indeed, I had worked hard...
View ArticleNnoga Question
After reading about how great Noga indicator holders are I decided to get one . Is there a trick to the fine adjustment , didn't come with any directions, screwing the knob in or out dosn't change...
View ArticleMobile Man Cave Commend Center
We have a lakeside camp about 130 north of our home, and my wife has informed me (several times) that she wants to spend the entire summer there this year. I don't have a problem with that, except that...
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Atlas M6-700 Taper Attachment
Since my birthday is coming up, I thought I would treat myself to a new toy for my Craftsman 101.21200 6" lathe. I didn't even know that made them for these lathes, but I do see it in a catalog from...
View ArticleBuying Used Micrometers?
I'm beginning to assemble a set of measuring tools for use with my first metal lathe. As I'm not working for NASA, and my subcontracting days for them are probably a ways off, I figured I could get by...
View ArticleCartridge Filter Life
How do we know when it is time to replace a paint mask filter? Mine is for paint, glues, solvents, etc so it might have an activated carbon media or something else that will only last so long. How do I...
View ArticleDelta rockwell 14" x 40" lathe
Hi guys. I need some advice before I make a pricy purchase. I am about to buy a Delta Rockwell 14" x 40" tool room lathe. The guy wants $1,900 firm. I know nothing about the old Delta lathes but I see...
View ArticleWhat Does The Lock Mean?
Went to this thread and saw a "Lock" symbol and a note that said this thread, http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/am-i-missing-something-here.43687/, is locked and "You have insufficient privileges...
View ArticleCncing My Grizzly G0619 Mill-drill
Well I jumped out of the skillet right into the fire! I purchased the equipment pictured and will build as funds come available. I'll be needing stepper motors, power supply or two, cabling, mounts,...
View ArticleAluminum Sticking To Tool
Yesterday was the first time I turned aluminum and thought it was awesome to work with until I started to bore a hole. The tool kept jamming with Aluminum and then would just rub on the surface instead...
View ArticleQuestion For You 1340gt Owners
For those of you that got the preferred package do feel it was worth the extra cost? Is the quality of the chucks that much better than the standard Chinese stuff? How does it compare to a Bison or a...
View ArticleThe Funny Thing About Tools .
I can't seem to remember what I ate/ did yesterday , but as I unpack old boxes of tools ..... I remember where , when , for what price , the reason and what projects they were for . I'm sure there are...
View ArticleCraftsman Model Qc54
New to forum. This is my first post. Looking to buy Craftsman 10x36 lathe Model QC54 sr# 084595. Can anyone tell me ballpark date of mfg. I did a search before I posted this knowing you probably get...
View ArticleLathe Information
I am sure this has been posted before, so as a refresher any one needing info on older lathes/ mills /shapers a good example is craftsman atlas go to www.lathes.co.uk there is a extensive amount of...
View ArticleA Tilt Table For The Milling Machine
I had occasion to need a tilt table to make the fingers for my bending brake but did not have one, can't afford to buy one so ...... I did what I do best in these instances. I MADE ONE! I used pieces...
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My Pocketwatch
I did geometry and trigonometry for 2 weeks, culminating in publishing a series of tables on the "Shop-Made Tooling" forum. I filled more than 10 sheets of paper with diagrams and formulae, and created...
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B&s Collets For Trade
I have a taper 40 to b&s 21 collet chuck, and 7 collets for trade. I also have 24 B&S #22 collects both hex and round. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/23/2f2b8ebf44c937b6f9a1c8129a0...
View ArticleElectric Heat
My shop is a single car garage in Ontario Canada with no heat. In the winter I typically preheat the garage with a propane heater (cracking the overhead door for ventilation) before I start working. I...
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