Pass Around
On another forum I belong to they have a pass around game. A box is filled with stuff and sent to the next person. That person takes a few things he is interested in and then replaces them with items...
View ArticlePm1236 On Order
This has been one of those "Christmas came late but worth the wait" kinda times. I bought a PM932 about a year ago from Matt. I was watching some You Tube videos a couple weeks ago that some folks...
View ArticleWow This Rotary Table Is Heavy
Ok, I know it is not as heavy as some, but I just had to comment on a tool when the only way to use it is to use a shop crane to get it into position. It is a 12" Phase II H/V table with a 10" chuck...
View ArticleBuffalo No. 15 Drill Press Restoration
Last night I scored a Buffalo No. 15 drill press off craigslist for $50. I've been hunting for a vintage drill press like this (Delta, Rockwell, Atlas, SB, Walker Turner, Buffalo, etc) for about two...
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 ArticleUs Navy Course
Hi All, New here. I have no metal working tools or experience, but I am interested. I built cabinets in a past life and turned a lot of writing pens. So, while waiting on permission from the captain to...
View ArticleHardinge Dividing Head?
Bought a logan 200 and this came with it, I'm new to all this, but I hear it's a good thing ahaha from what I understand it's for a mill? Was wondering if anyone could give me some.info on use/ worth?...
View ArticleProtecting & Maintaining Machined Surfaces
Gentlemen; I am currently working on a drill press restoration, but would like some commentary on a more or less general subject, which is caring for machined surfaces. My most recent effort was in...
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Brass Jet Vs Aluminum Tool?
I have to make a tool to change jets in my bike's carburetors. The "head" is a 6 mm round slotted deal. Like so: You can't use a normal screwdriver on them as the slot has square edges and a regular...
View ArticleWhen Is It Good/safe To Engage The Power Feed Lever
On my Force International lathe, which seems to not be a 'basic' model, as it has a power feed bar and a thread screw for the saddle, and an interlock between the power feed lever on the saddle and the...
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Help Identify This Steady Rest
Hello, I don't have a South Bend lathe but I happened upon this rest in a package deal. I am confident it is original South Bend. Is it for a 14.5" lathe? I am confused because in researching it, in...
View ArticleStarrett Level Cost
Hi I'm wondering how much a decent machinist level worth? For me the shipping to Canada can become costly. I have to take that into consideration. I plan to use it for leveling my machines. It seems...
View ArticleThreading Tools Keep Breaking
I've been tinkering with my new G4000 for a month now. Some decent success turning W1 to a set taper and finishing it smoothly. I decided to try threading as my next learning project. I'm trying to...
View ArticleBuck Adjust Tru 6" 3 Jaw Chuck
how does one "adjust true"? I know their is the 4 1/4" allen screw around the the 2nd part of chuck! When I screw on to spindle (Logan model 200 lathe) I get .023 run out on out side dia of chuck same...
View ArticleUsing End Mill For Side Milling
I'm new to milling and just getting some hours in with the new mill. I've squared up a block and my el cheapo vise that came with the mill and things were looking good until a few hrs ago. I finished...
View ArticleAsk The Pros...pm 1127 Set Up Question
Hello HM, I figure if I have the best tool(this forum) why not use it. After recently taking pocession of my PM 1127 I am wondering if I should take apart my lathe and clean and inspect before I put it...
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Quickcange Toolpost Tool Holders
Hi all With the new vertical head on my mill i decided it was time to make a couple more toolholders for the chipmaster. Im starting off with this offcut i got somewhere Cutting it to size on my ald...
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Need Snap-on Drawer Slide Parts
Looking for a source for the drawer side runner for a Snap-on KR560 cabinet. I got replacement slides from Snap-on under warranty, but the drawer portion is worn out. <br /> <br /> <br...
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Getting Started Basic Cnc Software
First, I’ve done so much research recently I’m burned out on it. I’m finding it difficult to Google… Second, I have a history of computer programming. I’ve looked at g-code, m-code, etc., - not a...
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