Show Us your Welders!
I thought it might be fun to see everyones welding set-ups. The little Cricket is set up for stainless. The 210 can do both steel and aluminum. Here are my welders and bench. Now! let's see YOURS! View...
View ArticleIso Vs Sae
I see lots of questions on here about "What oil do I use?" and lots of references to the preferred ISO oil types. Found this page showing ISO types and their SAE equivalents:...
View ArticleI Covet All Your Prayers
Sorry for my absence and lack of activity. Life right now is on Hold until the Lord intervenes. Seeking prayers for my marriage reconciliation and brokenness its created in my family . We are talking...
View Article26 Years Of Marriage Today!
I'm glad to say that 26 years ago today I made a vow to be with this woman until "death do us part". Well brothers at times I have felt this marriage would surely be the death of her or myself but...
View ArticleLathe Safety System
I think it is time to reveal my idea for a new lathe safety system. The idea is to prevent accidental contact or "crashes" between the tooling and the chuck. These events frequently damage the chuck...
View ArticleThe New Generation Of Magnets Are Great
for getting steel particles out of your eye...keep one by your first aid kit
View ArticleHere's An Odd Drill Chuck For You...
Bought this in an antique mall this morning, Jacobs 16N 1/8"~5/8" capacity. Instead of the usual morse taper shank sticking out the back there was a 1/2-20 threaded rod in an adapter. I figured I'd...
View ArticleVfd & Pulley Questions - 12" Lathe
I've had a Craftsman 12" cabinet style lathe in storage now for a little over a year now. I have a newer three phase motor & Teco vfd for it. I'm giving it a new home in the basement, and in the...
View ArticleTriumph Bonny
I bought this bike around 1993 I believe and set about fixing it up to my liking. First pic is as I bought it, second is in its second incarnation and third, fourth and fifth pics in its final...
View ArticleWhat Brand Rotary Table
View attachment 126090 hey all, I just bought this 10" rotary table for $250 and was wondering the brand. Only writing is on a boss under handle "Meca P4432"
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New Group Created - New Member Greeters
grumpygator has created a new group called New Member Greeters. Member's help needed...We are growing so fast that the forum staff needs your help to welcome new members...It's not a real hard job all...
View ArticleCreate A Lock For Longitudinal Feed On Sg
Hey Folks I have a few fixtures for grinding round workpieces on the surface grinder, which has left me stuck. I have a Sanford 8x12 surface grinder which is very well put together, but probably not as...
View ArticleMy new Atlas Milling Machine
I ended up buying the milling machine that I asked about in another thread. It's a model MFC. It wasn't quite as clean and shiny as it looked to be in the photos, but I'm still happy with the purchase....
View ArticleThe Smell Of Cosmoline In The Morning...
After years of looking passively trying to decide between old iron or new. And a few months of looking actively ready to pull the trigger on what I could find. I Just took delivery of a g0602 and...
View ArticleMaking Better Pictures Of My Projects To Post Here
I've perused these forums for quite a while and it's shocking how much better other members projects look in their photos. Gorgeous surface finish, perfectly machined parts - I am so jealous! It...
View ArticleAuto Hoist 2 Post Installation?
I'm in decision mode on a 2 post auto hoist. I'm thinking about putting it in my driveway. I have concrete driveway. In poor condition. I will plan on using pilings. What dimensions is required for...
View ArticleLathey Susan
This is pretty simple but highly effective. I ordered one of those ball bearing rings from China.... Lathey Susan
View ArticleHow To Get New Arbor Press Off Of Semi Truck???
I just took advantage of Enco's Leap day sale (25% off plus free truck shipping) and ordered a 3 ton ratcheting arbor press for $147 to my door. It is a truck delivery, and now I'm wondering how to get...
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