Good General Purpose Mount For Test Indicator?
I'm new to metal working and am slowly gathering tools for use with my HF 7x10 lathe. I've picked up a test indicator and a dial indicator., and now I need a good general-purpose base / mount. I've...
View ArticleThread Triangles Vs. Thread Wires Vs. Thread Mics?
Curious as to what the advantages/disadvantages are between each of these methods for checking threads. I've got a set of wires, only used them once. Used a couple of O-rings on the ends to hold them...
View ArticlePass 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 ArticleGunbum Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that GunBum has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleFray all angle milling machine
Heres a milling machine I just won on a auction, I pick it up tomorrow sight unseen. :thinking: Ill post more pictures when I get it home. View attachment 73707 View attachment 73707
View ArticleGrizzly G3616 Dro Installed
I ordered this DRO from aliexpress http://www.aliexpress.com/item/free...dout-with-3-pcs-linear-scales/1524501216.html Took about 10 days to get it, not bad for China. Anyhow I got it installed and...
View ArticleFound a Great Deal on CRAIGSLIST? Post it here!
Craigslist recently sicked its lawyers on some of the search sites and forced them to shut down, making it harder to scour craiglist looking for deals. I figured we could all post the deals that we...
View ArticleWhat's The Next Step Up From A Mini Mill?
i have the HF 44991 mini mill/drill and I'm at the point of needing something with a larger table and motor. But I'm not sure I want to go to a large knee mill. not that I wouldn't love to have one,...
View ArticleCraftsman Commercial 12" Rebuild
Hi everyone I'm new here but I've gained alot of knowledge reading nonstop. I'm rebuilding my first lathe. Its a Craftsman commercial 12" with the matching cabinet and under drive, quick change gear...
View ArticleAhp Alphatig 200x
I just ordered the AHP AlphaTig 200X from Amazon, $719 + $30.50 shipping, $20 off gift card, total $729.50 to my door. Supposed to be delivered around March 8th. That was one of the deciding factors...
View ArticleSmooth Arc Function
Last year I bought a 3-axis DRO to go with a new BP clone, and I was excited to find out about the smooth arc function, however I cannot get it to work. I assume there are parameters I do not...
View ArticleHelp Organizing My Gerstner O52
Love to hear tips and see pictures of your machinist toolboxes. I picked up and restored a Gerstner O52 toolbox. However, I have no idea what is good practice as far as what goes where. I'm sure some...
View Article80% Lowers
A few weeks ago my friend, Bullitt Bob told me about 80% Lowers. I had never heard of them and, besides that, was never very much interested in "Black Rifles". Then I set to thinking. I have a fairly...
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Hobbyist Surface Grinder, Is There Such A Thing?
Hi everybody, I have been looking at surface grinders lately and I really want one, but I can not fit a big machine in the shop. Is there such a thing as a benchtop surface grinder? I am a hobbyist,...
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 ArticleCan I Get Away With A Cxa Toolpost On A Heavy 11
My Harrison 11 inch lathe uses 1" tools in the 4 place rotating toolholder. I am wondering if I can use a QCTP that will hold 1 inch. I have a bunch of 1 inch tooling. It seems that CXA is the smallest...
View ArticleQuorn Tool Cutter Grinder
I just finished the restoration of my Quorn Tool Cutter Grinder. I do need to finish wiring the motor and install the belt guard, but here are the before and after pics. Also - if anyone has any Hendey...
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Poor Man's Mill Power Feed
Not sure if this qualifies for tooling but here are a couple of pics of my recently completed hand / power feed wheel for the new milling machine. Sure would have been nice to have a rotary table to...
View ArticleNew Trick For An Old Vise , It's A Ringer !
HERE IS ONE OF MY LITTLE TRICKS FROM ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO . IT IS A WAY TO MAKE A RING ROLLER OUT OF A KURT VISE . IT IS SIMPLY A SET OF ALUMINUM VISE JAWS WITH STEEL POSTS PRESSED IN . TWO POSTS ON THE...
View ArticleProper Way Oil: Vacuoline 1409
Guys, The impossible has been acheieved... I found a supplier for Vacuoline 1409 in 16 oz bottles!!!!! If you don't know what Vacuoline is, it's used as way oil. However it is WITH the original Vactra...
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