6061t6 Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
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View ArticleMy Friends Shop Next Door
Just a few pic's of my buddys shop. He lets me give him a hand but I have to promise not to drool on the cars.Sometimes it's good to be me. ************Just Saying*******************G************** ....
View ArticleWhy Do Thumbnail Pictures Take So Long To Load?
I was wondering why the old site loaded images so quickly and the current site takes so long to load when thumbnails are clicked on? For example, I can open the following page with Many pictures and...
View Article5c Spanner Wrench
Well I got a 5c collet block set and didn't realize it didn't come with a spanner wrench for the rear nuts so I figured I'd give it a go does anyone know of any dementions or plans to make a solid or...
View ArticlePress Fit Help Please ???
I'm making a blade tension handle for my 4x6 bandsaw the shaft is steel but the knob will be aluminum is there a rule of thumb for how may thousands under the the knob should be to press fit the knob...
View Article80mm long focal length refractor
I came into possession of a matched pair of Jaeger 83mm dia lens of f15 focal length. Although a focal length this long is somewhat against current practice I thought it might make a good project. As...
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Metric Thread Help G0602
I need to make a 10 mm x 1.5 6 inch rod to make a tension knob for my 4x6 bandsaw what I'm trying to figure is what I need to turn the rod to before threading I would Google it but I'm not sure of the...
View ArticleBoring Head For 8520
I'm looking to purchase a boring head for use on my 8520. Anyone using one on theirs that they're happy with ? Are there any available in MT2 arbor with counter balance option ?
View ArticleRotary Table Question
I am looking at buying a 3" rotary table for my 3 in 1 machine, but I am not familiar with them at all! Any way, I see there are some that come with dividing plates, are they really necessary? Only...
View ArticleMy work-in-progress workshop.
I'm still in the process of putting my workshop together, so I thought I'd start a thread rather than continually post in the sticky thread. Pauline, my ever understanding wife, signed off on the idea...
View ArticlePhase Ii Knurler
Does anybody else have problems with the knurler in the pic that comes with the qtp set. I can get it lined up perfect and as soon as I tighten down the handle it cocks up and crooked out of alignment...
View ArticleBrass Annealing Temperature... Anyone?
Hi All, I'm making an automatic brass annealer for my reformed brass. But I am having a terrible time trying to nail down the proper temperature to heat the necks to. Every thread I look at online...
View ArticleWhat To Use Instead Of A 1 Inch Chucking Reamer
I have a hobby project that would call for a 0.750 and a 1.0 chucking reamer. These reamers would be cutting a mid grade steel mystery metal about 2 inches in length. Wanted to use these reamers to cut...
View ArticleQuestion On Buying A Horizontal Band Saw - Carolina Fab
I've come across a Carolina Fab 7x14 bandsaw in clean and fairly decent shape. The guy is asking $400 for it. It is 110V, doesn't have a lube system and there is probably half life left in the blade. I...
View ArticleSteve323 Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that steve323 has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleThe Donald Should Hire Me(non Political)
Well I have finished negotiations with the CEO,CFO and the Mama Bear, she has relinquished a small budget for a new mill so I thought that I would pass my choices by ya all and get your opinions, as is...
View ArticleError/accident Rates...
I am doing the research for my final paper for school, does anyone know what the accident/error rate is for a new employee vs. an experienced one is? up to 12% for new .7 for experienced It just...
View ArticleHello
Hi, My name is Doug. I live in Montana. In the fall i will be taking classes to become a machinest. Im looking forward to begin learning. So much so i would like to start learning on my own mill now. I...
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Cutting clock gears
My version of how to cut clock gears, or at least one way. with a few photos for Dave. View attachment 30264 View attachment 30263 View attachment 30262 I hope this helps BRIAN.
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