Lathe Start Up Does This Sound Right
When I got my new G0768 and tried to use it I had to have the spindle direction switch in forward and then press the reset button, my lathe would start and speed up to 50 something rpm automatically...
View ArticleSaddle Question
I have a South Bend 9c and today I took a look at what I believe is a 9a with the quick change gear box. I'm not 100% sure if it's a 9a though, under model it just has an "A" so I would assume that it...
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 ArticleScroll Lathe
Has anyone ever heard of or for that matter own a scroll lathe ? I was just thinking about stuff that happened a long while back , and I vaguely remember a guy describing one to me , it was invented...
View ArticleBozos And Horror Stories
I'm curious to hear about others' shop horror stories. Not your own errors necessarily, but what you've seen done that left you speechless. Poor business practices as well, but in particular I'm...
View ArticleMy New Toy: Burke Powermatic Millrite
Hey guys and gals, I still have my Standard Modern 13X40 lathe in my shop, and am slowly working on it, but no new updates on that. But, I did acquire a 1975 Burke Powermatic Millrite this last weekend...
View ArticleMotor Rpm And Ratios
My Van Norman no 10 mill came with a baldor 1725 rpm motor. I currently have the motor being inspected to find out the condition and curious if the motor is too big for my machine. Currently it is a...
View ArticleWhich Qctp?
Howdy folks, me again, the clueless noob. I have been lurking around and noticed many folks with lathes similar to my QC-54 have a quick change tool post. I looked aorund online and there are many out...
View ArticleWhat Are Some Good Quality Drills?
I'm not sure this is the right place to post this in this confusing forum you got here <bg> I want to get some good quality new drills, perhaps a set. I want USA (if we still make them) or good...
View ArticleManuals
GOOD DAY Does anyone know where to find both operators and parts manuals for my lathe? O found out that grizzly can send a production card, so I ordered one. Should be helpful info on there. I wonder...
View ArticleHelp Identifying A Machine.
Hey guys, I'm still searching for my 1st machine and I came across a craigslist listing that I could use some help with. The machine seems to be in pretty rough condition, the seller doesn't have a ton...
View Article10f Cross Slide Feed Rate
On a standard 10F like my QC54, the QCGB lever E is to set carriage feed rates in lieu of TPI. There is even a nice list of feeds in inch per revolution. What are the corresponding feed rates for the...
View ArticleDeciding On A Plasma Cutter
I've been looking over the wide range of Plasma Cutters for sale now days and am on overload. I don't plan on cutting anything over 1/2" and don't want to spend over $600 for one. So Miller and Lincoln...
View ArticleAtlas/craftsman 12"x36" 101.07403 Help
Hi guys, I'm new to the forums and currently in the market for my 1st machine. I found a listing on craigslist for a 12"X36" for what I consider a decent price ($850) and I could really use some...
View ArticleSteady Rest
My lathe did not come with a steady rest and for the first time in over 20 years I actually need one for a project. I have to drill a 1 inch hole about 20 inches deep through a UHMW rod about 3.5...
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Question On Milling A Slot
Hi All - I'm making a part and have a need to mill a couple of slots into a piece of CRS. The feature I'm asking about is circled in pic below... The slot is .125" deep and .125" tall. I was thinking...
View ArticleIdeal Size Dividing Head For Vn 12
Hi all, just brought home a Grizzly BS-1 diving head for use on my VN 12 and maybe on my Burke #4 (if it fits). I am wondering if the BS -1 is a bit to big for the VN?? Just taking it out of the box...
View ArticleAtlas 954(?) Lathe
This lathe was given to me by some friends whose neighbor gave it to them many moons ago. It has sat in a barn since then. All the shafts turned freely from the start. The motor runs (I rewired it...
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Annealing machine?
Anyone here ever build a brass annealing machine? I am thinking about building something like this. View attachment 56834 I am thinking of using an old windshield wiper motor and a cab light dimmer...
View Article9 inch Atlas/Craftsman Lathe : Another re-assembly attempt
It must be 10 years since my neighbor and good friend gave me an antique lathe that has been his fathers. Here's what it looked like when he dragged it over to my barn: View attachment 87605 It needed...
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