Metric versus imperial thread surprise
In the process of machining parts for a marine bowthruster I needed a set of M10 cap screws 80mm under the head. Went to my local supplier and purchased the fasteners. When installing them, they went...
View ArticleBragging rights
What's the coolest thing you've made? Or what's the thing you're most proud of?
View ArticleDoall 5S, 6S & 7S what are they
hey folks , I made a purchase a ways back & had a 2nd party ( my son ) pick it up & then bring it to me 200 + miles away . Unfortunately he didn't know what to look for at the pickup , bad on...
View ArticleAir Tracer worth anything?
One of the 10ee’s I recently got was a 1967 30” that came with the Air Tracer feature. Prior owner swapped the Air Tracer carriage to the 1967 short bed. This one I think was set up for flat patterns....
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Balancing a off-center aluminum disc without a scale?
The disc is 4.135 diameter and 0.770 thick. I want to cut a 1/2" deep recess around the hole for the 3/8" npt fitting. That means a vertical tube sticking up. I made two attempts with oak and fir wood...
View ArticleCutting snap ring grooves in a drive shaft.
I have a drive shaft out of a BMW motorcycle with bad U joints. The price from the dealer for a new driveshaft is $1497.............OUCH!!! This is for a 2008 BMW R1200RT. So I need to replace the U...
View ArticleSelecting a second Swiss Lathe for our jobshop (Tornos VS Citizen)
Hello, I have a small CNC jobshop company, where I have to immediately select on adding a couple of machines in our Swiss CNC capabilities. We currently have a Tsugami B0205 model. The machine is...
View ArticlePunching very thin stainless steel (0.007" thick) - does the punch/die...
I am punching very small, precision parts from annealed 304SS foil stock that is 0.007" thick on a rebuilt NEFF 2-ton press with custom, in-house tooling machined from A2. I am new to this process and...
View ArticleHow many clicks on ratchet thimble?
Context: So I was turning a bearing journal on a large spindle for a mining truck to 16" with a tolerance of +- .0005". I worked in Aerospace for a short time before Covid decimated the industry and my...
View ArticleHow to replace OEM Y axis powerfeed with X axis Chinese Servo
I did not find anything on the web on how to to convert an OEM Y axis powerfeed (6f or 8f) to a chinese servo unit, so I thought I would post this thread about how I did it. Hopefully it will be useful...
View Articlephase shifter on scotsman saw
has anyone done this? It ran fine on 3 phase , took it to my garage(as well as a lathe and mill) Saw does nothing , no problem with lathe or mill. Any help would be great...thanks 0wired to shifter.
View Articlefinding machine shop in snohomish
I'm looking to get access or a job done in the snohomish area. i need to mill and cut down different materials to a specific size for a project I'm doing in class. Any suggestions on where to go?
View Article4330V MOD Turning
I've got some parts coming in made out of 4330V Mod. Stock size is 4-1/2" round and one side is necked down to 1-1/16" and 13" long. Curious what everyone's experience is with this type of material...
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Today's ebay funny
Here's a good one. South Bend lathe bed, feet, tailstock and partial headstock. Seller's description includes: "If you know what you're looking at, you know I could part this out for four times my...
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***SPF*** 14" D1-6 Slotted Face Plate
This is a nice 14" slotted face plate for a D1-6 spindle mount. It shows little signs of use, and a bit of shelf wear. It was paired up with a chuck I was buying for my lathe, but I already have a 16"...
View ArticleFailed to restore parametes. Exiting CNC Milltronics VM3018
We have a Milltronics CNC model vm3018, we had a power outage and the software does not open correctly, it shows a window that says "Failed to reset parameters, Exiting CNC", and the machine turns off...
View ArticleBooks on making mechanical machines
I am looking for information on making mechanical machines. Like the ones used to make chain, jewelry chain, or other small somethings. This kind of machinery does not seem to exist much anymore and I...
View ArticleDove tail mill speed ?
I am preparing to cut my first dove tail. I will be using 3/4" 60deg HSS dove tail mill in mild steel. My mill is a J2 Bridgeport. Could you recommend what RPM I should run this dove tail. Thanks
View Article10ee Wrenches
Are these factory wrenches for the 10ee? Searching previous posts I see some that are Fairmount + EE-2145 and some that just have the EE-2145 marking.
View ArticleSherline shrink fit tool holders
Would anyone living in the Sherline world have any interest in shrink fit tool holders? I have made a small number of them for myself and and thinking about doing another run of them. They...
View ArticleMitsubishi - s04 servo alarm:ar & emg emergency
Hi We Have this problem and we do not know the solution, someone can help us. MITSUBISHI MELDAS 500 SERIES Kind regards
View ArticleNew (old) machine day
My TC-32Bn QT auction find was delivered the other day and I thought I'd share some pictures. I swear, that machine had to have been designed specifically for my skates and door. Check out the...
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Sunnenhone help please
Can anyone tell me what series stones work for this hone? And do I have every thing that goes with it?
View ArticleWells Index speed handle mod
Not sure if this is a common issue on Wells Index mills, but on mine the variable speed handle needs to be tightened down 'just right' to allow enough looseness to rotate, but not so tight it can't...
View ArticleWTB Die Filer
Looking for a bench top die filer within reasonable driving distance of Ann Arbor, MI Only want the bench top version, floor space is non-existent at this point.
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Universal Boring Mill available in Corpus Christi
This popped up in in search's on eBay. Universal Manual Boring Mill Auction I think they're asking too much given it's condition and there's a good chance it's missing the outboard support, but it does...
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Coolant Thru Drills
I have a hand full (~50) of assorted coolant thru drills that I have little use for. No coolant, hobbyist, etc. I would like to get them in the hands of someone who can use them. I have no idea of the...
View ArticleFS: Die files files (prices reduced 30%)
Need a file for your Die Filing machine? I sold my All American and Keller Die filers but still had some files in the cabinet. I would like to fine a new home for these. Prices shown are reduced 30%...
View ArticleG. DuFour 51 Universal Milling machine tooling
I have a G. Dufour 51 Universal Milling machine and the English version of the owners manual. On page 3 of the Specifications sheet it states the Cutter Spindle taper is American Standard No. 40. the...
View ArticleGlass saw? looks like a surface grinder to me.
Being sold on Fb for $80 in Campbell Ca. Looks like a magnetic chuck worth the asking price. if the motor runs that is icing on the cake. link to the only photo Bill D
View ArticleRPC regen snubber design help
Member @johansen posted up this regen voltage snubbing circuit he designed awhile back. I contacted him for some clarification and he reached out offering to build me one for way too cheap (very...
View ArticleWTB #3 4MT Magic chuck, quick change.
Looking to buy a #3 (1-11/16" bore) drilling quick change for 4mt spindle and adapters. Im not picky about brands. Ive had Collis and they were good. Looking for good condition or NOS. Thanks!
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Arizona Lab Auction - Speciality Cylindrical Grinder?
New acquisition. No tooling. Name plate missing. No casting Info. Ideas?
View ArticleScraping robot
Looks like robots are coming to take over scraping. I think it has a long way to go before it is scraping slideways but its an interesting start.
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Cylinder wall wear from piston rings. What are the limits?
The wear pattern view looking from top of cylinder. The cylinder is 2.5" D and the twist drill attachment on top is 3" D. Something I had from a motorcycle engine job. Probably not the right size for...
View ArticleAir compressor oil. Will SAE 30 work good considering all the additives?
Off the shelf 10w-30? Or does the oil have to be ordered? The jug of "compressor oil" from the compressor store does not really say anything. Considering that there are no combustion products what oil...
View ArticleMini excavator boom straightening - heat straighten?
I have a baby excavator I picked up at an auction that has a twisted / bent boom. My fault for going off pictures. I know it's a toy, the twist bugs me and I have a feeling it's going to be difficult...
View ArticleFor those that manufacture/sell your own products, what marketing is working...
This is probably only going to apply to a handful of members, but for those of us, I think the answers are going to be a lot more relevant than on some other forums which only have folks selling...
View ArticleAuction in Pavilion NY 14525 With a power hammer
There is an online auction in Pavilion NY 14525 that has a power hammer in it. Hibid
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