So Who Is A Computer Programmer? I Got A Thought.
I had a thought for those that are trying to put a CNC project together and having problems with the idea of buying ball screws for their mill / lathe and fitting them to the machine. If a CNC program...
View ArticleMicrometers For The Beginner?
Guys it has come time for me to move up to micrometers,I really want to start to dial in my projects or should I say get it to where things fit correctly and quite just setting for close enough.I know...
View ArticleBeware Of Bobcad/cam
We had a much older version at work and I bought V28 (current version) on my own dime. 45 days later my "support" ran out. I started to ge notices that I would no longer get updates or bug fixes unless...
View ArticleMy Intramikes
I HAVE HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE OF ACQUIRING SOME REALLY GREAT TOOLS . THIS SET OF B&S INTRIMIKS MAY BE THE BEST SET OF BORE MEASURING TOOLS EVER CREATED . THEY COME WITH THE MASTER SETTING RINGS AND...
View ArticleThreads Open To Newest Post
I have looked but can not find a place to set the forum so that when I open a thread it opens to the post that started the thread. It always opens to the newest post. That is great on threads I have...
View ArticleGranite Surface Plates - Deal Or No Deal?
This ad popped up this morning. I'm assuming the advertised price is for each plate but will ask. Will also ask what precision grade they are. I've heard of DoAll surface plates but don't know anything...
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Ford Tractor Spindle
I have an old 1971 Ford 2000 3 cyl diesel tractor that the RH spindle woodruff key is worn out--been that way since I've owed it (almost 22 years) Didn't want to jump on fixing it to fast Anyhow...
View ArticleThe New South Bend 10K
I am seriously considering the new South Bend 10K. It is certainly not a bargain and I feel it should come with more at the current price. Nevertheless, it looks like an excellent small lathe. I would...
View ArticleMutant Monster Bench Vise Of Doom
Another project made from scrap from other projects. This time from leftovers from a gantry crane I built. Since it was made from such heavy steel it seemed silly not to make it oversize. This vise has...
View ArticleCrash Recovery
I have a PM 1330 lathe and just had a small crash, nothing serious no money out or parts broken. I now get a code when booting up: alarm-25000-axis-x-hardware-fault-active-encoder This is bad since the...
View ArticleUsing Inserted Face Mills
hi guys, I just got an inserted face mill of eBay, 63mm, 5 tooth - this one, to be exact: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262322040094?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Having...
View ArticleForeclosure Impulse Buy. How Did I Do?
My wife called me at lunch time yesterday to let me know a local company was closing down and the word of mouth only sell out was happening. Got there soon as and picked these up for $50 Australian...
View ArticleCharter Oaks Benchtop Mill
Hi all. I'm fairly new to machining. I've been doing a fair amount of woodworking and some metalworking, but only recently started getting into machining. I am currently looking to get a small mill,...
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...
View ArticleFirewood Processor
I heat my house and shop with a wood fired boiler, burn about 20 face cord a year. I buy a load of logs and cut them up by hand, this year my son helped and we were done in 5 days,so not a huge task,...
View ArticleGot a Clock-Repair Mentor
So a guy nearby from one of the online clock repair lists agreed to show me how to repair clocks. I was lucky to find him, and it happened quite by accident. Nice guy- I really appreciate his efforts...
View ArticleWhat Size Vise For Rf30 - 4" Or 6" ?
The title says it all. I'm looking at getting a milling vise for my machine. I already have a cheap 4" that came with it but it is not square and very light duty. I looked at a 4" Magnum brand Chinese...
View ArticleGood Steel From Car Parts?
I just got a lathe. I'm anxious to get some practice on it, and I want to focus on making things to be used in making more things. I honestly have no end goal with the lathe. I just love making stuff....
View ArticleHeavy 10 project
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View ArticleLathe Tach
4 Digital Red LED Tachometer RPM Speed Meter + Hall Proximity Switch Sensor NPN ( 301805369305 ) szy6815077Feedback percentage of99.7% Has anyone installed one of these, could use some advice, one......
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