Improving The 4x6 Band Saw
I know that my band saw wasn't marketed by Grizzly but was actually sold by Northern Tools. China made the same band saw and was branded by under several names such as Grizzly, Northern, Harbor Freight...
View ArticleHeadstock Bearing Lubrication Question
Hello All! I have a South Bend 34-BQ 13-Inch from 1922. When I got it (in pieces) many years ago, I called South Bend & spoke with a technician about selecting proper oil. She told me to use Mobil...
View ArticleGrizzly G0670 16x40 Taiwan Variable Speed Lathe
After scouring the interweb for 16x40 lathe choices I have settled on the Grizzly G0670 as the best bang for the buck. On sale in the 2015 Grizzly catalog for $13,495 plus $495 shipping, that's $1,000...
View ArticleProject Idea - Nickel From Bridge Of Spies
Has anyone considered making the nickel from the movie Bridge of Spies? As soon as a saw the movie I figured one would show up here. Not sure if I can do it but I may try. If you havent seen the movie...
View ArticleInfo Needed, That's Not Here
Im trying to find any info I can for a supermax mill , not much here. suggestions have been to go to yahoo groups, Went there could not figure out how to navigate site, as me and these electronic...
View ArticleThinking Of Cnc'ing A Rf45 - Which Steppers?
Hi all, I'm a complete noob to the world of CNC and was hoping I could get some advice to point me in the right direction. In terms of capability If I could convert a mill to replicate the capabilities...
View ArticleDial Hole Check Gage Need Help Travel /divisions
Alright tool junkies can use your help wanted to bounce this off yall . I received this gauge from a friend who wants me to sell it on e bay for him. I dont like misunderstanding and wouldn't want to...
View ArticleGrizzly G4003g Compound/cross Slide Locks
Recently acquired a G4003g , used but in great condition. The cross slide lock set screw was missing, so I replaced it. But in noticed turning the cross slide and compound lock set screws all the way...
View ArticleVan Norman "c" Tooling For Sale:
I had my Van Norman 16 mill spindle re-ground to an R8 taper, so I'm selling all my VN C taper tooling: The attached pdf file is the catalog referred to in the arbor listings. I'm pretty new to...
View ArticleEr 40 Wrench
Quick er40 Chuck wrench, my arms don't like reaching up for the draw bar any more so I got a er40 r8 Chuck I'll use when space permits. It's 5/16 thick aluminum its for the Chuck not the nut. View...
View ArticleWhy Am I Unable To Plunge Cut A Bronze Casting
Dear All, I am working on a bronze cylinder casting from PM Research. I am trying to get the steam chest milled, which requires that I make plunge cuts. I have tried 2 and 4 flute center cutting mills,...
View ArticleGreat Work.
You certainly would qualify for best innovator on this. I just ordered the exact gear motor from surplus sales. $18. Shipping is $8. Again. Great work
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...
View ArticleI Have To Stop This !!
I can't help myself. Sitting in my chair having coffee and next thing I know I am drawing up another project. Started drawing a lathe mounted scribing tool for dials to go with my indexer I haven't...
View ArticleSeig Sx2.7 Milling Machine
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has first hand knowledge to provide a review of a Seig SX2.7 Bench Mill Drill. I was at the Cabin Fever Expo in PA and saw first hand Little Machine Shop's 5500 mill,...
View ArticleRight Angle Head Or Horizontal Setup?
For a home garage use, is there a great advantage to getting a full horizontal milling attachment for my bridgeport ? Basically, I'm wondering if the full set will sit around and rarely be used. I have...
View ArticleCool Little Radial Aircraft Engine
Found on the web: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1056739391064153
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 ArticleNeed Low Cost Autocad Replacement
I have a background in AutoCAD and mechanical drawing. I dropped AutoCAD years ago as the cost of the upgrades increased extensively. I would like to get back into it without facing a massive learning...
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