Tariffs that are hitting on you?
Been shopping around for things I. Not because of tariffs but just normal job requirements. I've seen enough warnings on these websites like. Advertised prices may be adjusted on April 2. Why not April...
View Articleot: storing tires ? vertical or stacked?
i've stocked cooper and delta tires for the 05 tundra in the womens bathroom of my shop . i'd be disappointed if they got flat spots from sitting . is stacked like life savers candy vertically , or...
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4-40 tap for hardened steel?
A local supplier had one of these (supposed to be good to 45 Rc) and it's marginal, got through a couple holes but it was sketchy. 1754101 - 4-40 H3 2RX MOD-BOTT EXOTAP VC-10 S/O OSG is a leading...
View ArticleHermle C400 Gen 2 vs DMU 75 Monoblock 2nd Gen vs Okuma MU-5000
Hi everyone, I'm a shop owner based in Perth, Western Australia. Our shop currently runs a 2024 Okuma MB56 V2, a 2024 Syil X11 and a 2023 Syil L2. We’re looking to expand into 5 axis machining. We run...
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Poor finish on parting 316
Hey peeps, I am scratching my head trying to fix this problem on my lathe. I'm using an Iscar DGN310 IC908 insert to produce a rear chamfer and part off. I've had the reps from Iscar over to try and...
View ArticleMagnetic chuck maintenance
I bought what seems to be an old Eclipse magnetic rectangular chuck that I will be using to hold onto steel parts as I remove the mill scale from the surface with a grinding disc but the lever action...
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Round Dial no forward ... even when manually engaging contactor
Ok, time to call on the wisdom of the 10EE gurus before I start tearing into 83 year old innards. Yesterday my '42 10EE died in the middle of a cut ... just like there was a total loss of power. No...
View ArticleHow long to cut a keyway with a keyseater?
Hi Guys: The subject of cutting keyways just came up on the EDM subforum a few days ago. This one: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/wire-edm-recommendation.438447/ We're having a...
View ArticlePratt and Whitney tape mate X axis issue
Hello, I have a Prat Whitney tapenade with a Fanuc 0M control. Always ran perfectly and one day it started moving very rachetly in the X negative direction only. I swapped the X and Y motors, swapped...
View ArticleDressing diamond grinding wheels
I grind carbide surfaces. Only diamond wheels work for this. Our Cincinnati and Norton grinders have 12", 20", and 26" wheels. What is the best way to dress a diamond wheel? They are all 80-100 grit.
View ArticleBringing home a 16' I beam and gantry legs
I am looking at buying a used gantry crane. One or two ton size. My problem is how to haul home the 15-18' foot long cross beam. Just put it in a trailer sticking out a few feet? How wide is the tread...
View ArticleSolid works for Makers
I haven't seen any posts on Solid Works for Makers. I'm looking for something which has pricing suitable for hobbyists, and which is capable of both generating code for a Deckel FPNC and capable of...
View ArticleHow to send fixture locations with program to brother
I have mounted 4 vises, 2 on each pallet, on my 2014 TC-32Bn QT machine. I have the location from machine zero to a reference corner on the end of the vises. So is there a way I can send the fixture...
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Mazak 18x60 - info wanted
Dear all, I´m looking for info for an older manual Mazak 18"x60 lathe, even a complete manual... No.1 right now is I´m wondering what is the taper in the spindle normally? The bore is 80mm / 3 1/8"? It...
View ArticleMazak 18" x 60" Lathe manual
Hi. I'm looking for a Yamazaki Mazak 18 x 60 lathe manual. Need more info on the oil filter type and size..
View Articlerh 25 modern mill
does anybody out there know how to change spindle belt on a modern rh 25 mill
View ArticleDrill press parts
Im at my end of a search for a Older JET/Orbit floor model drill press. I know its a far cry from a lathe and all the other hitech stuff here on PM.com So what I am in need of is a new rack for the...
View ArticleWanted: forward reverse lever - square-dial 10EE
Anyone have a spare forward reverse lever? If you have one you’d part with let me know !! I’ve been swapping parts on my English metric lathe with my other spare lathe because it had some options that...
View ArticleDelrin Plastic Balls
Hello everyone, I need to produce a large number of plastic balls and I'm considering different methods for manufacturing them. While I know it's possible to make them using a sub-spindle lathe, I'm...
View ArticleSmall deep hole EDM
Dear All, i am new to the site, I am a design engineer and have specified 2 small holes in part that I designed. The fist hole is a blind hole with a diameter of 1mm and 125 mm deep and the second is a...
View ArticleSeco, Thin Bit, and other tooling
I have some random tooling for sale. I received this tooling mixed in with a bunch of other tooling from a manufacturer. I kept what I wanted, but I have no use for these items. If you see something...
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Elu 3338 type 2 router bearing replacement
I took it apart as far as I could, but the lock nut on a spindle nose with two 6mm holes is in my way. I have the proper-sized pin wrench, but no matter how hard I try, it does not budge. Should I...
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Boots Obermeyer design Universal/Pressure Test receiver for Sale
Built by D&H Precision Tool (David Jones). Serial number 1003-A. One of 10 made in the 1980s. Can be used as a pressure test receiver as well with copper crush cylinders. Asking $2000 Txt for more...
View ArticleBeverage consumption on shop floor
My employer recently instituted a policy banning drinks on the shop floor. Is this in line with industry standards?
View ArticleHard Drive Failure on Agie Elox Mondo 30-Futura III 1PM, No Backup Available
Hello everyone, We are currently facing a serious issue with our Agie Elox Mondo 30-Futura III 1PM EDM machine. The hard drive has completely failed, and unfortunately, we do not have a backup of the...
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Hofmann Grinder
I picked up this beauty a year or so ago, and don’t know much about it. Thought I’d share and maybe, if I’m lucky, get some insight on the history of this little guy.
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Sibley drill press (was: Hell of a deal)
Hope this goes to a loving home Drill Press - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist Sibley Drill Press, 3 phase, #3 Morse Taper, 1 horsepower motor, power down-feed. Old but in good working condition. I...
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 ArticleTap removal inside engine blind hole help.
was tapping out a whole of an engine block and i will say I messed up and the tap snapped inside of the block non accessible with gripping tool to extract. how do I get this out? The engine is inside...
View ArticleHolding finished workpieces for milling operations
Hi All, What's the best method for clamping up finished materials in the mill vise? I recently worked on some polished chrome brackets, and I used one wrap of blue painters tape for protection, but it...
View ArticleIs skill loss really a threat? Can video help?
Hello, I come from a completely different background and wanted to get some real feedback on what we are trying to build. The question I would like to ask is: Is skill loss a real threat or just...
View ArticleCurrent (April 2025) Source for Cannode
I know this is an old topic but like all sourcing questions, the answers are perishable. Does anyone have a current source for Cannode spotting and contrast (Blue & yellow) inks in the US? Also,...
View ArticleMachining through Type III anodize?
I may need to rework some parts that are hard coat anodized. Will I just waste my time and tooling? They need a light profile milled around the exterior of the part. And no I can't have them stripped...
View ArticleNeed help identifying 9" South Bend Lathe
Trying to identify the model and year of this 9" South Bend lathe. It's a 9" swing 4 foot bed. Serial number on the bed reads 69156. According to the serial number database online it looks like it...
View ArticleReaming holes in laser cut sheet?
I have laser cut sheet of 1/2 inch steel, that has 22mm holes in grid pattern, that are round but has some hole surface imperfections, that does not allow to fit in 22mm bosses in every hole. Is there...
View ArticleNeed advise on uprading to larger lathe for gunsmithing
I am looking to upgrade from a southbend 9 to a larger lathe for gunsmithing work any and all advise is welcome.
View ArticleNAMCO Forklift
A previous thread mentioned NAMCO (North American Manufacturing Co) forklifts. I've got an LC20-15G that takes a small and obsolete propane tank. What do other owners do for a replacement? Around here...
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Repercussions of China content in Haas machines?
Tariffs will hit Haas very hard. Will tariffs bring increased attention to the (concerning?) level of China content in Haas machines? Could Haas find non-China sources for all the China parts in their...
View ArticleRFQ: One-off Deere deck pulley
I have a '67 Deere 112 garden tractor that I'm resurrecting and need to get this thing ready to mow soon. In the middle of getting the mower deck rebuilt and managed to drop the cast pulley that comes...
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