Good Beginner's Books
Here are threads (and a forum) listing some books that beginners should check out: http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php?t=2028 http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php?t=19211...
View ArticleDismantle A Keyed Supreme Drill Chuck?
I got one of these in a garage sale a while back and it looks in good condition other than the sticky movement. I've had it soaking in penetrating oil for a few months and it's freed up a bit but not...
View ArticleIs This What A Machined Surface Should Look Like?
So today I took apart my King Industrial 1022 lathe saddle, cross slide and compound to give them a thorough cleaning and this is what I discover. The surface of the saddle that rides on the ways...
View ArticleFirewood Processor
I heat my house and shop with a wood fired boiler, burn about 20 face cord a year. I buy a load of logs and cut them up by hand, this year my son helped and we were done in 5 days,so not a huge task,...
View ArticleAny Tips For Machining A Small Cast Crankshaft?
Dear All, I am building the PMR #5 steam engine. It comes with a cast iron crankshaft. I am now trying to machine the crankshaft, and running into some chattering problems. He just keeps talking and...
View ArticleLittle Lathe Improvement.
After recently starting to play around with my G9729 lathe I new there were some simple improvements I could do. The carriage shuttle handle was too small, no chip cover for ways and wanted a cheapo...
View ArticleBench Vise Repair
I have an old square style bench vise that all of a sudden has to be pulled open it still tightens down with the screw but won't open with the screws you have to pull it open any ideas what I should...
View ArticleOver All Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that Over All has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
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Do I Need A Coolant System?
What have I gotten myself into? This seems never ending! Mini mill. Do I really need a coolant system? If it's really necessary: Mist? Seems problematic. Oily mist in the air, coating everything....
View ArticleAnyone here built a GyroBee?
Hi guys. I have this old dream af building a gyroplane - a GyroBee, specifically. And I have all the expensive parts, I just need to get some aluminum. But I need drawings of a rotor head for the...
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For When You Need To Drill A Hole, Fast!!!
https://stockton.craigslist.org/tls/5451614979.html it's not a joke, somebody actually made it!
View ArticleLeBlond Owner's Manuals
Hi Folks, These manuals are annexed for the LeBlond Lathe: 1951 LeBlond Regal Lathe owner's Manual (PDF 5.3 MB) LeBlond Model 17 inch Regal Operator's Manual (PDF 3.37 MB) Enjoy! Best, Nelson
View ArticleOt, Some Thoughts From Mr. Murphy
Theory of the International Society of Philosophic Engineering In any calculation, any error which can creep in will do so. Any error in any calculation will be in the direction of most harm. In any...
View ArticleShow Off You Ars
With the AR platform being the most popular, I though we should show off some of our favorites. Give others a look at your ideas and get some new ideas for yourself.
View ArticleBaldor Motor Help
Anyone know the best way to take this what I assume was a pressure washer pump off the motor so I can get to the shaft ??? View attachment 123867
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Mini 10x15 Workshop
It's only 10x15 but seems to work alright for me. Two people and you have to learn to do the "Swarf Two Step!" LoL View attachment 123903 View attachment 123906 View attachment 123907
View ArticleSparky0583 Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that Sparky0583 has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleSetting Up A Dividing Head Question?
I have a L-W dividing head that looks identical to the one Nels has. It's my first attempt to cut a spur gear, and I've gone through everything very carefully to make sure there are no mistakes. The...
View ArticleLogan 200 Spindle Stop
I've needed some way to index the depth in my chuck or a way to stop a bar mid ways through the head stock bore. Today I finally figured out how to do it. View attachment 123951 View attachment 123953...
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