Been Busier Than A 1 Legged Man In An Ass Kicking Contest !
So I'm totally lost now as to where to post things that I want gone . ( I haven't been on since back to work ) I pledged 5% of all sales and I have plenty of junk ! Nels , clue me in as to where I...
View ArticleGunsmithing FFL
Is there a difference between a retail FFL and one for gunsmithing? Bill
View ArticleMyford Super 7 To A Link Belt
Has anyone change the main power belt on a Myford Super 7 to a link belt. Any advice would be great.
View ArticleSouth Bend 9" Cross Slide Dovetail Measurements
Hey, folks. There is a difference between the "newer" 9" tool room lathes from 1940 and later versus my 9" Junior ("heavy 9). I definitively know the saddle from a 9" tool room will not fit a Junior,...
View ArticleLogan/mw 04tlc-701a Purchase
Hi All, Just purchased this 10 inch Montgomery Ward/Logan 701A. At least that's what it says on the attached plate. Serial number is a bit confusing to me as there are three separate numbers on the...
View ArticleStandards Or Blocks To Test Micrometers?
I recently bought some micrometers on ebay. I got a Starett 0-1" and a Brown and Sharp 0-1" a Starette 1-2" a Starett 2-3" and a 6" starett that takes different anvils but only got the 5-6" anvils. I'm...
View ArticleCleaning Oil And Grime From Used Machinery
Has anyone repainted their machines? What's the best product to remove oil stains from used machinery, and what's the best primer and paint for improving it's appearance? I have a LeBlond Lathe and a...
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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 ArticleNeebie Intro.
Hi All my name is Wayne I live in a agricultural part of Spain (an engineering waste land). I have a BV20 Axminster lathe and a KTF mill drill. I have dabbled in cnc building and put stepper motors on...
View ArticleAtlas MFC Refurbishment
Hi All, Well, I did it. I wasn't happy with some things about my Atlas horizontal mill, so I decided to tear it down and go through it. I got this machine for free years and years ago. It had some...
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My Jet Mill
Well I picked up my mill today, I got it from my dad along with a South Bend 9A lathe Is it worth fixing up or is it just junk? not bad for a freebie in my opinion
View ArticleTool Geometries For Lathe & Mill Explained - Great Video Tutorial
This is a very clear and informative video on tool geometries used for lathes and mills. Focus is on indexable tooling but the principles also apply to HSS tooling.
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Mini Mill Dro
Hi Recently I've finished a DRO for the Mini Mill using the Arduino microprocessors. It uses iGaging scales on the X and Y axis, Quad Encoder on Z axis and infrared emitter/detector for the RPM. Wagner
View ArticleAutomate 1032vmc
Hi All, Looking to buy my first CNC mill. I am not opposed to used but all I can find is beat, too large for my shop and electrical service. I am limited by 8' doors, 9' ceilings and need to limit a 3...
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 ArticleLow Feed-speed???
I understand the feed/speed rules for cutting BUT, as new person, will I have problems if I run very slow for awhile? Until I get more accustomed to all adjustments that is. For example, can I run...
View ArticleMagnetic Chuck Table
can a magnetic chuck table be used to hold parts to be milled in place of a vise ? is the holding power strong enough for small parts ? light cuts? small cutter or none of the above. Dan
View ArticleList Of Metalworking Clubs From Nemes
Links to Other Metalworking Clubs This list was gone through and each link checked on 31 March 2013 If you find an error please send me a note: errol.groff@snet.net Bay Area Model Engineering Club...
View ArticleInsight For Proper Lubrication
I am almost ready to install new fluids and grease in the No 10 but with no manuals on quantities, I am lost. I have researched info through this site about lubricants but they pertain to the #12 and...
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