Wish they didn't close down the community college machining program
It would be fun to take classes and learn machining. It is too bad they closed down the local program. Maybe they thought there was no future in machining. Seems quite viable to me. I like repairing...
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 ArticleTread Mill Motor Vs Vfd
Hey guys. New guy here. I picked up a 1939 Delta dp 220 drill press for cheap. It has the original 1/3 hp 3 phase motor. I'm trying to decide which way I'd be better off. A vfd, single phase motor, or...
View ArticleShould I Restore My Sheldon?
Picked this up awhile back. It's a 10" Sheldon with a 54" bed. I think circa 1940's? It's been abused maybe from a school at some point. The spindle is tight, less that .0005 runout. However, the ways...
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Snowshoes!
not much machining related here and I haven't finished my other projects, but the snow's not going to be around forever and some our East Coast buddies might appreciate this my wife bought a 2nd hand...
View ArticleBending Square Hollow Section
I've been experimenting with bending square hollow section for a small project but not having much luck. I welded a nice radius and a couple of stops to some plate as a jig, heated the section and...
View ArticleCnc Conversion On Small Knee Mill
Hey I am hoping someone with a little more experience can help coach me on a successful CNC conversion of my knee mill. I have lots of experience machining and almost no experience with electronics....
View ArticleSmooth Fit And Heat
I just thought I would post this as although I knew what the problem was I hadnt thought about it till after the event. I was turning down a stainless shaft to a smooth no play fit in a bore. Mic it...
View ArticlePower Drawbar For Rf-30?
Anybody have an idea how to implement something like this on an RF-30?
View ArticleSurface Grinder Spindle Oiler Question
Hi all, I aquired a B&S #2 surface grinder. The few times that I've used it, the spindle leaks onto the magnetic chuck. Am I dripping too many drops into the spindle from the oiler at a time, or is...
View ArticleBaldor Grinder
View attachment 112588 View attachment 112590 View attachment 112591 Just bought a Baldor grinder/polisher today at an auction for $70 on a Grizzly stand. I'm thinking I got a good buy on it, but...
View ArticleMy Next Project - A Metal Brake
I have been wanting a sheet metal brake for quite some time , but they are expensive and won't handle anything very heavy. After searching off and on for a couple of years, I settled on the one...
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Clever Things We Do In Our Shops
Throwing this out there to all the guys who have little "tricks" that make our machining life easier and quicker. Here's my contribution and I hope you guys will chip in (pun) and tell us yours! Here...
View ArticleAnother 1340gt Owner
Hey everyone, thought it was time I said Hi and thanks. I joined this forum about 8 or 9 months ago to gather information on the PM1340GT lathe. Long story short, liked what I seen and heard on here so...
View ArticleNeed A Manual For A Mill Drill
A friend of mine just purchased a Jet 16, 12 speed mill drill and needs a manual for it. Anybody out there have a copy?
View ArticleBand Saw Blade
Greeting, First time poster. I have a 14" band saw and want to buy a decent metal cutting blade. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks, Gary
View ArticleDiy Internal Threading Tool - Lathe.
Last night and this morning I spent a little time messing around on my 4003G lathe and decided to have a go at the DIY internal threading tool I've seen posted here. View attachment 117520 My goal is...
View ArticleOil Dropper
I just acquired an oil dropper that goes in the tail stock of my lathe. Do I put the oil in the tail stock? Is the oil for use in the QC and other places that have the little bead hole to oil the parts...
View ArticleCarbide Countersink Drill
Hey guys, I posted this for sale on eBay without knowing much about it. Here is the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281925001811?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649... Carbide...
View ArticleI Wish Some Of You New Guys Were Closer.
I have done all types of work through the years. I have been setting up and running many different types of machines. Unfortunitely I am not that good at writing up how to do stuff. I do much better at...
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