Brass 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 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 ArticleWhat Type Of Coolant System Are You Using?
I'd like to put a coolant system on my 1340GT, and am looking for recommendations. What are you guys using and where can I get one? It would be handy if I could share the same coolant system with my...
View ArticleCincinnati 2mi Made In Uk
View attachment 121104 View attachment 121103 Hi from Australia I have an old Cinci 2MI horizontal mill, the universal model - 5hp single motor . It has a plate on it- MADE IN BIRMINGHAM UK . I have...
View ArticleWhats The Best Way To Shorten Harden Bolts ?
Hello need advice My neighbor wanted me to cut off some bolts for his project. He is particular so I need to get the cuts square and a good taper on the thread tips. The bolts are eight grade allen...
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Atlas Horizontal mill
I located a horizontal mill, model MF, ser. number 000556, for sale about an hour away from me and am curious if anyone would have information they might be able to share. I realize it's a small...
View ArticleOil Seal For The Colchester
Good afternoon guys,well I have ran into another hurdle today on my 13" 1965 Colchester lathe.I have couple other post in this section where I talk about some of the issues such as the limit...
View ArticleCouldn't Pass It Up
Picked up this Peter wright anvil $ 30.00 at a garage sale today , ied guess the weight at 90# . Top is flat ,corners a little rounded , it is a little rusty but should clean up nicely , did the ball...
View ArticleWhen To Use 2-flute, 3-flute And 4-flute End Mills
Much of my home-shop machining experience has been aluminum (experimental aircraft applications). I'm advancing into the "hard stuff" now (mild steel). I never paid much attention to how many flutes my...
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Could This Nylon Piece Be Easily Made?
Hi all, I have designed a small piece of nylon part and wonder if it could be CNCed. More specifically, my concern is with the cut circled in red. It sits directly opposite of a boss, but that boss has...
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Should There Be Shims Here?
Nothing there when I took it apart. I had to make a bushing for the space between the pwr.feed and feed screw. 1st project on the lathe. I'm guessing someone has been here before. .. Sent from my...
View ArticleMun Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that mun has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleAxa Tool Holder Lever Question
I have an import AXA tool holder. If I screw the control lever stalk all the way in I cannot rotate the rotor - the threaded end of the stalk contacts the large stationary post inside. Is this the way...
View ArticleUpgrading My Cnc Machine
Tried asking several questions on a couple different forums and haven't been able to get a response so I'll try one more time here. I have Tree 2UVRC mill with CNC but the controls are old Tektronix...
View ArticlePic Of Atlas Lathe - May Buy - Atlas Experts Get In Here !!
Hello all, I have located an Atlas lathe for sale. Seller wants $ 600.00. Does not know if it works. Sounds like the last owner has past away and current relative wants to unload it. Which model is...
View ArticleFound This Along The Road Today
Was quite a load! View attachment 124112 Lets see what is inside. View attachment 124113 Out of the box View attachment 124114 The old and the new. View attachment 124115 Cleared out a spot and did...
View ArticleLooking For Input From G0709 Owners
I have been looking at the g0709 and noticed in the parts schematics there are no bearings in the quick change gearbox. Has anyone noticed any issues with this machine due this? The reviews I have seen...
View ArticleNew To Forum With 3in1
Hello to all, I have been lurking for a while and just reading a lot. Last year I picked up a Craftex B2229 from an older gentlemen that didn't use but instead it just got dirty and a little rusty...
View ArticleDwight202 Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that Dwight202 has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
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