How to measure a small groove.
Guys I could use a little help. I got a .375 shaft with a c-clip grove in it that measures .042 wide (See where pencil is pointed). I got to get in there to measure the diameter. Does anyone make a...
View ArticleDC motor problems 1.3 hp
I am working on a Series II Bridgeport. The table/saddle feed motor won't come up to speed. Nameplate 1.3 hp, 12 A, 90V, 3450 rpm, permanent magnet. The motor will come up to about 1/10 rated speed at...
View ArticleWhat is up with Timney drop in AR triggers
Got an odd one the latest 2 ar builds I used Timney drop in triggers and both of them the trigger doesn’t rest it self. have to bump the trigger forward after each shot before you can fire the next...
View ArticleForming 3" .410 brass hulls
So far the most interesting recommendation I've found is to begin with 9.3x74R. Any other suggestions? Thank you, Mr.Smith
View ArticleMaking my own case gauge
Anyone ever make their own case gauge? I have a Clymer reamer for .357sig that I have rechambered barrels with and I would like to make my own case gauge. Looking for advice on pre-drill size and...
View ArticleBridgeport Power Feed question
Can anyone tell me which power feed I have from these pictures? I am missing the control box and not sure which one to look for. I bought this mill recently and haven't had a chance to get it home....
View ArticleSigmaNEST - remnant marking broken after recovery
I've been struggling with a problem for a while now and living in SigmaHELL with SigmaNEST like so many others. Their maintenance contract is just not viable for smaller operations when you get...
View ArticleMitsui Seiki J4B boring machine manual
Hey, guys. I bought month ago Mitsui Seiki J4B boring machine. Has not working spindle , all othe motors working perfect. Start ( Black) bottom doesn’t work, only if I press spindle power coil...
View ArticleAXA or 0XA for a South Bend 9" (Model C I think)
MACHINE: It's a light duty, flat belt drive, back gears, change gears, longitudinal feed only (no cross feed) - I think that's a Model C USAGE: Hobby, garage, cars: Use it most to make bushings -...
View ArticleCorner Radius End Mills and Soft Jaw Profiles
Normally have done wood CNC work so please forgive the basic question with switching to metal. Starting out with metal CNC work at my makerspace and ordering new bits for aluminum 6061 stock. I will be...
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Drill and tap fixture
I’m looking for a scope mount drill and tap fixture, it seems nobody sells them anymore other than the expensive Forster and I can’t justify buying one. If you have one and want to sell please let me...
View ArticleLeadwell lathe moves wrong direction during homing.
On our Leadwell lathe, if the turret is in a negative x position, the turret will move the wrong way in X during homing. Is this normal.
View Article"Out The Front" Knife Blade Help!
Hi There! I have a "Out The Front" knife project. I am planning to machine the casing and all the sub components but I do need some help with making the blade. I did make it into a CAD model and...
View ArticleMicro Swiss machining. Tornos SwissNano vs Citizen R04
Hello folks, Is anybody here with experience working with small parts out of Brass, Steel, and Copper alloys with Diameter < 3 mm as input conditions? I am looking at Swiss machining options and so...
View ArticleCheap seat setups for drilling operations for cabinets?
Hello all, As it turns out my shop is more or less a furniture building outfit these days and I am not setup so well for producing typical bookshelf/carcass construction. I just got a sort of rare...
View ArticleJust Bought a Fiber Laser Marking Machine From AliExpress
As the title says, I just purchased a laser engraver from China. It cost 3k with shipping for a 50W unit. Normally I wouldn't buy Chinese trash but looking at the market for laser engravers, it looks...
View ArticleOT: Prostate cancer, need I say more........
Well, I got the word no one wants to hear today. I have prostate cancer. At a check up the doc called for a PSA test, it came back as elevated. Next step was a biopsy, 12 samples taken, 9 were...
View ArticleSelf starting RPC problem, twin phase 460v supply
Hi, my name is Jack and I have been building a rotary phase converter from an ABB 15Kw motor and a 10Kva 240v-415v transformer. The motor I am using is 690v star and 415v delta so I am forced to use...
View ArticleTips for refacing large aluminim parts on a small lathe needed.
Hey guys, new here seeking some experienced advice. I have a transmission shop and purchased a small lathe (Grizzly G0602 10x22) to do some occasional light machine work. Mostly cutting pressure plates...
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