New Pm 1340gt Has Finally Arrived
This is my first post so I hope everyone will bear with me. So I've been slowly putting my shop back together over the past few years. I say 'back' because I have had many different lathes and...
View ArticleBest Safety Glasses For Use Over Eye Glasses?
I checked out the safety forum but didn't find much. I wear glasses and have always had issues with safety glasses and goggles. Does anybody have any recommendations for affordable safety glasses that...
View ArticleMotor Issues
I haven't used the new mill in a while so today I decided to just turn it on and check out the new light I installed. It would try to start then kick the relay. I tried several times and got the same...
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Wtk Any One Recognize This Mill
View attachment 126453 This is a mill I saw advertised this mill on Craigs List, he has it listed as a SharpKe5457 with a 30 x 7 table, a picture of the motor lists " Induction Motor" "Tai Chin...
View ArticleMy First Attempt At Scraping
View attachment 125828 Frirst I want to say hello to everyone this site has been very interesting reading thru all the good information. It has been a big help just reviewing all the old posts. I made...
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A Little Spindle Help Needed.
Hello all. Need a little help here. I believe I have something stuck in my spindle. My guess is a taper adapter but am not sure. I just bought a collet draw bar and it hits the base of this as it would...
View Article6" Atlas Bench Top Lathe In Houston
Cute little guy http://houston.craigslist.org/tls/5521609532.html
View ArticleCincinnati Traytop Hydra-shift Restoration
I purchased a 10x36 Cincinnati Hydra-shift that is in decent mechanical condition, but is about as ugly as they come. I'm guessing that it was in a shop in the 1980s when things got slow and someone...
View ArticleJsh Promoted To Newbies (2-30 Posts)
We are pleased to announce that jsh has been promoted to the Newbies (2-30 Posts) usergroup.
View ArticleLathe Oil Substitute?
Is any 10W oil suitable for use on/in my Atlas TH48 lathe? Can supertech power steering fluid be trusted for use on lathe?
View Article2 X 48 Belt Grinder (again)
I started on my belt grinder! I built this motor from scratch from scrap bin parts. I think it looks OK, although the capacitors are a little big. (Yes I know it reminds you of your ex but please...
View ArticleClock Depthing Tool Plans and Advice?
Hi guys Before I start, NO PICTURES ON THIS FIRST POST ARE MY OWN - they are from the net for reference only. I`ve been collecting pictures for years - if I can reference, I will do. I am posting for...
View ArticleFwd Reverse Qc Handle
I have a qc 54. I have noticed in pictures that other lathes have pin index handle for the forward reverse gear lever. I just have a lever and have to tighten the nut to hold it in place. I have to...
View ArticleMy First Lathe Atlas 109.20630, Couple Questions
First off it did not include a motor or bracket for the motor. So what specs should i look for on the motor im reading 1/3 hp might be correct. also dont have the bracket the motor attached to...
View ArticleHarbor Freight Shop Press
Besides the bottle jack is thete any diffrence between the 12ton and 20 ton shop press at harbor freight? Thanks in advance! Sent from somewhere in East Texas Jake Parker
View ArticleFive Cylinder Radial With Ohc
The next project is beginning to take shape after doodling for hours on paper and computer I have come up with this offering. Five cylinders-- 25mm bore X 28mm stroke. with overhead camshafts. Capable...
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Grizzly G0704 Cnc Conversion
I got a grizzly g0704 yesterday and am planning to convert it to cnc as soon as I can. I don't have any metal machining experience so this should be very interesting. Stay tuned for pictures and...
View ArticleWhich Power Feed For The Pm935?
I'm thinking about ordering a power feed from Enco for the X-axis on my PM935. Which one should I get? I can't tell from the description which one would fit my mill. How do you size these?
View Article2" X 42" Belt Grinder
I made this belt grinder with two 1/2"x 6"x 6" printing press shims (to level the press). I chucked one of the pieces in my 4-jaw and cut the hole then turned the pulleys on my Logan 200. The crowns...
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