Just Ordered
I need a larger mill for quick jobs around the shop, I wanted a Clausing 8520, don't have room for a BP or clone. Anyway with the shortage of American iron out here in Colorado.($4500+ for a Clausing...
View ArticleMy New G0704 Mill
Well, got back this afternoon from Springfield with my new G0704 Mill. Got it uncrated, bolted down to the stand and concrete floor. Still need to level it. Checked it with my 12" Starrett across and...
View Articleigaging DRO comparison
I've been searching for information as to a comparison between the igaging Absolute DRO series and their standard DRO series without any luck. Anyone have anything ???
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Quick Change For A 10" Atlas Th42
I might have a chance to get a quick change assembly from another Atlas 10" lathe. Mine has gear change and the question is can the quick change assembly be (reasonably easily) installed on the gear...
View ArticleAtlas 618 Mods Thread
thought I'd made one thread to put all my different mods and futzings around in one place. The carriage on my 618 has way wipers which work really well, but makes it hard to oil under the carriage, so...
View ArticleSliding Table Metal Table Saw I Think?
I have been offered a table saw for cutting metal. I was told it is a lapidary saw. Used in cutting printing plates.After google search on lapidary is to cut rocks? This saw is for cutting thin sheet...
View ArticleNoobie With A Very Old Sb Lathe
I have to study so that I can rise up to the level of knowing nothing at all. Truly out of my element here but I am an old man with a bunch of tools so I sure hope I can figure this thing out. This is...
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Heard A Good One Lately ?
We all need some belly laughs occasionally , so if you have a joke or funny story to share , please do so . PLEASE NOTE ! This is a worldwide website viewed and enjoyed by ALL ! Keep everything...
View ArticleEl Hefe Lives
Well I've been pretty quiet about things here on the forums lately. I had a few problems with my initial 12z mill, I will not get into any details. But I no longer own that machine. Also as some of you...
View ArticleWho's Actually Needed A Fwd Assist?
Just curious. It seems a failure to fully chamber in civilian AR15 use might be an indication of a problem like improperly sized brass, wrong ammo (.222 is very similar), or a poorly made chamber . . ....
View ArticleDimensions of Atlas Original 10 Gal. Coolant System
Model # is 7044. I want one of these but need dimensions first to confirm that it will fit where it has to fit. The various catalogs give the outside dimensions of the earlier 2-1/2 and 5 gallon...
View ArticleGood Find Or Do I Now Own A Lot Of Whatchamadoodles
I need some serious help just understanding what pieces of the puzzle I have and what I will need to connect them... or even if these things are just paperweights. So sit back and get a chuckle and let...
View ArticleWay Cover Custom Mounts
I never really liked how the standard way covers mounted to my Bridgeport. They are fastened under the wiper bars. This did not make them easy to remove for cleaning. Here is my solution to that...
View ArticlePaulf2 Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that PaulF2 has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleYour favorate ID/OD threading tools?
I need to acquire ID and OD threading tools and inserts and I'm looking for some suggestions as a starting point. I will be threading mostly aluminum and brass. Also looking for opinions regarding lay...
View ArticleConverting A Basic Taiwanese Drill Press To Vfd Controlled Beauty
I've had this old drill press for a while now and while it did a reasonable job at some tasks, it didn't work for many that I needed to use it for. To start with, it looked like crap which isn't a big...
View ArticleColchester 1965 Roundhead Lathe Restoration Project
Well guys with the help of the membership I have built up enough courage to start on my lathe breaking it down into sections.Doing so will be looking for broken parts,gears who's teeth has not seen the...
View ArticleAny Gunsmiths That Can Weigh In On Pm Vs Grizzly?
New to the forum, have been reading some of the older discussions on the PM lathes as we have no experience with the brand in our shop. I recently sold off our Birmingham Lux-Matter 1340G Taiwan import...
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