Motor Spindle getting hot....
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I am reconditioning some older machines, and converting one motor from 3ph to single phase. The motor is removed from the machine. It's a 1.2kw Mez 3ph motor, rated...
View ArticlePM-1340GT lathe FOR SALE
Hello, I purchased this lathe in 2021, new from Precision Matthews. It's been very lightly used since then, and still in pristine condition. My wife and I are moving and I will not be able to bring it...
View ArticleAmmco shaper and Van Norman boring bar @online auction - closes tomorrow...
Short notice, but for those that may be interested, those two items are up for sale at this website. Items 954 and 984 for those two things. There is lots of other good stuff if you take the time to go...
View ArticlePM-833TV milling machine - FOR SALE
Hello, I purchased this mill in 2021, new from Precision Matthews. It's been very lightly used since then, and still in great condition. My wife and I are moving and I will not be able to bring it with...
View ArticleHalf the batteries for half capacity.......or less?
Electric pallet lift, 2k capacity. Powered by 4 12V deep cycle marine batteries, 500cca, 80min reserve. Connected for 24v. They are 7yrs old and had zero maintenance. Took almost a gallon of water to...
View ArticleKoch test indicator
Given to me by a friend, who inherited it from a neighbor 30 years ago, who got it dog knows where. Anyone have any experience with these, Koch specifically? I have a couple others in this style, one...
View Article5" chuck on Grizzly G4000?
Hi everyone, I would like to put a 5" chuck on my Grizzly G4000 so I will have a larger center bore. According to this sheet https://cdn0.grizzly.com/specsheets/g4000_ds.pdf My lathe has an MT#3...
View ArticleSVM 4100 VS DMM 4500
Good Morning, I’d love to get some feedback between these two models. I’m planning for my 3rd mill, I currently have 2 DEM 4000’s. It appears that the DNM is roughly 20k more than the SVM. I’m looking...
View ArticleSide-to-side play with new spindle bearings?
Hi All, This is part of an evolving series of posts related to new spindle bearings in an old Cincinnati Toomaster 1B. The reason that I decided to change out the bearings was that the spindle had...
View ArticleWhat's with auction 'Rigging" costs??
Dovebid has an auction listed at a New Mexico General Electric engine plant. Bad enough they want to extort 18% buyers commission, but for every item there is an additional riggers fee- Five dollars...
View ArticleAc/dc trnsfrmr voltage too high?
I have a small battery charging transformer, only 1.5 amp 63 watts DC output, 120 volt AC input and it is supposed to output 42 volts dc for a lithium battery. It measures 64 volts dc, checked with my...
View ArticleRecommended Interference fit for Black Acetal
I'm in the process of making new wheel tools for my metal spinning setup. I'm interested in trying Black Acetal as a medium to see how it will hold up to spinning non ferrous metals such as copper,...
View ArticleFanuc 21i PLC modification needed
Sorry if this is wrong forum, it seems the closest. Have a DeVlieg 4K-96 (not that it matters, it's just fun!) with a Fanuc 21i-M series A control. We had to change out ancient spindle drive and need...
View Article4 Sale Vintage Steady Rest 16"
4 Sale: Vintage Steady Rest. Not sure what it fits but has a unique way of adjusting for the diameter of the stock. One of the pics tells the story and also shows that one of the ends has been...
View ArticleCAD/CAM for electrodes advice
Hi everyone, as the title says I'm looking for some advices! Currently I'm working as a CAD/CAM programmer at an injection moulding industry and I'm using a 3 axis mill for machining electrodes and...
View ArticleOT:Additives put into U.S. Navy paint. Any ex-Navy personnel know about...
https://media.defense.gov/2007/Oct/30/2001712599/-1/-1/1/NSM%20Final%20Report%20TAD-2008-001.pdf Page 10 says DuPont's Ti-Pure R-933 is used. Notice the complaint about titanium dioxide. What can be...
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Charles North Tx Shop build
Hey All, After a bit of a delay, I have finally started my shop. The plan is 75x65 with a 25' covered lean-to. The doors going in are a 25x15 hanger door and two 12x12 rollups. Should look something...
View ArticleSometimes youre the Hammer other times youre the nail
So last year in Novemberish I got a job to do for our shop. Not a hard job but slightly complex with mutliple operations. But I did what I thought was the right process and has worked for me countless...
View ArticleSearching Morris Mor-Speed information
So I purchased a 9”x3’ Morris Mor Speed radial drill and am looking for some information from like minded individuals. First off I’d like to get a good idea of the machines age as it does have a “war...
View Article90's - 00's European VMC's Mikron, Hermle, etc.
Hi all, long time listener, first time caller here. Lost my job at the end of last year (11+ years of 3 & 4 axis VMC and almost 2 years of 6 axis sub spindle,live tool lathe experience) Boss...
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