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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...
View ArticleWoodstock Lathe Motor Question
I have a Woodstock M1017 Lathe/Mill combo. The lathe motor went out on me this weekend mid project. I took the motor to a local motor repair shop and the guy told me it is a European motor. Don't know...
View ArticleNeed Tools(parts) For Atlas 10"
Just acquired a 10" Atlas Lathe TH48 and in need of a few misc parts. A rocker for the tool post, a tool post wrench, and a crank for the cross slide. Does anyone have a suggestion for a place to find...
View ArticleBroken Part
I have an Atlas/Craftsman 6" lathe with a broken compound rest tool post slide. Clausing wants $187.96 for the part. Sounds steep to me. Have not seen it on Ebay yet. Any ideas? View attachment 124847
View Article1st Lathe Project
View attachment 124786 Hi everyone. I'm new here and as green as you can get on a lathe. This is my first ever attempt to make something and it's only the first part of a small slide hammer center...
View ArticleCross Slide Production Stop
Have to cut a lot of fins on cylinders. I added this Cross slide stop to control the depth of cut. The fin OD is 1.375, the bore is 1.000 The valley depth between fins is 1.125. This only leaves .062...
View ArticleLow Profile Forward Assist?
Is there any reason I can't or shouldn't remove the ridge around the end of my AR forward assist knob? I bought an ambidextrous charging handle and have snagged my fingernail on it several times. I...
View ArticleOld Reliable In Santa Rosa Ca
Saw this on craigslist, and followed the link to the action: http://www.ctonlineauctions.com/detail.asp?id=378195&bigpic=0#img Could be a good deal on a smaller old lathe if you have the space....
View ArticleHow Do I Make This?
Hey guys -- I need to make this part out of delrin. It adapts a control lever that is designed to fit on 7/8 tube to bolt to a square tube. I can hold the 7/8 round stock in a v-block to drill the...
View ArticleSouth Bend 9a Restoration (pic Heavy)
A month ago I brought home my first lathe- a 1941 South Bend 9a. I didn't really intend to do a full restoration on it right away since I'm itching to start turning, but one thing lead to another and...
View ArticleAutomated Centerfire Reloading Machine
OK, so has anyone attempted in building a fully automated reloading press? I run a lot of 223/556 and would like to build a automated press. I see several case feeders and bullet feeders on the web to...
View ArticleYet Another G4003g Delivery
I ordered it Wednesday, it arrived Monday. Packaging was in quite good condition, and only some slight damage to paint on the pedestals, interestingly, in the top right corner on both pedestals. Simple...
View ArticleMy Ellis 1100 Band Saw
Hello, I am new to the site and came here because I saw Randy's 1100 restoration thread. I recently got an Ellis 1100 from an auction. I plan to paint it, replace bearings, belt, tires etc. It will...
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Heavy 10 Work
Thought I would start a new thread with pics of progress. Spindle is worn on the bearing journals. Bull gear is missing the back gear pin and the hole is wollered out. Had some spacers under the caps....
View ArticleHow Not To Approach A Sb Shaper Restoration
Never do a machine restoration when you are in a hurry, pressed for time, or don't REALLY want to do the job: Case in Point, Brad Jacob, Expert SB Restorer: "** First off - I had NO plans on beginning...
View ArticleRules For Selling
Selling may ONLY take place in the Sale forums. Ads for machinery items may NOT be posted in other forums. Repeat offenders will be removed from the forum. Everyone on the forum may view the items for...
View ArticleSavage Barrel Nut Wrench
Has anyone made their own barrel nut wrench ? I've looked at them and the only I figure it's possible is with a CNC machine ? They run about forty bucks but my head tells me buying a hundred dollars in...
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 ArticleN.a.m.e.s. Expo
Anyone here plan on attending ? It is April 23-24 at Yack Arena in Wyondotte, MI.
View ArticleHeat Treating Oven
Last spring, while I was still out of my house after the fire, I made a trip with a buddy to pick up some equipment from an engineer/machinist who was closing down his shop. My main interest was the...
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