Identify correct chuck to fit this back plate. Van Norman 7 1/2 dividing head
This little backing plate came on the 7 1/2" Van Norman dividing head that I picked up a while back. I think it may be original but I do not have any history on my tool. It has no markings on it at...
View ArticleHardinge HVM Mill Tooling
Looking for some help with a HVM mill. I have a single collet holder with a 3/16” collet, and would like more end mill holders and a drill chuck as shown in the assortment picture. From my research it...
View ArticleFP1 bogging down
I finally got my 60s era lever transmission FP1 working. First cuts were quite promising but after 15 -20 min it starts loading up and slowing down. I initially thought it was an issue with the motor...
View ArticleMaking bronze bushing
Customer has asked me if can make a bronze bushing for him. 9.250” ID 9.925” OD x 17”long. Piece is to big to fit into my steady rest, largest peice I can get in is 9.5 inch’s. Am I crazy thinking I...
View ArticleElectric forklift replace battery with EV battery
Hi there, I would be curious if I can find someone that has done a conversion or would know i theory if it would be suitable to replace a bad forklift battery with one from an EV. The forklift is...
View ArticleLooking for help with Sargent Hand Plane
Not sure if this is outside of the wheelhouse for this sub-forum but I'll give it a shot. I'm not on any hand-woodworking forums. My late dad had a collection of hand planes, some for the shelf but...
View ArticleAre these cheap 0.02mm/m Chinese level vials really accurate?
I was amazed to see “high precision” level vials sold in Aliexpress, rated with 0.02mm/m resolution (twice more sensitive than a Starrett master precision level). They are sold for about 13 bucks. Any...
View ArticleDrum Sanders for Metal Finishing - Straight Grain Finishing
Hello All- I have a production application where we need to impart a straight-grain finish onto 1024 aluminum after deburring. The logical choice would be a TimeSaver but the cost on those units is...
View ArticleOT: Anyone order from mrosupply.com?
From the title itself, anyone order from them? Good or bad? From the google reviews, a few of them state that their order was delayed because the website shows an item is in stock but turns out it...
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Big Print Problems with PA12cf
Has anyone here done big prints with PA12CF? What did you do after a roll change? My project is needs 5 rolls of filament. The first roll change went great , no line. The rest have big ugly gaps. When...
View ArticleMonarch 10EE Round Dial - NJ - Free
I talked to Alan, an owner of a round dial 10EE. It is listed on Craigslist in NJ. He said it is free but you have to take it out yourself. It's listed in Lakewood, near Jersey Shore.
View ArticleOT - Rail lines in northern Manitoba in the winter
Just saw a show on PBS tonight about trains from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba, in the winter. Quite remarkable. There was a piece about checking the rail ahead of a train, and finding a track miss...
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Another Slow down Thread
We have dropped down past few months, extremely. But wondering how the rest of our locals were, I noticed the metal delivery guy only had a couple orders on the truck They are probably the largest...
View ArticleTrying to identify some manufacturers marks
This is a distributor taken out of an old clark lift truck. Trying to id its maker. The only identifying mark is this:
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Cincinnati Hydrashift - Shifting Issues
Hi all, I finally got around to installing my phase converter and transformer in the shop and powered up the Cincinnati Hydrashift 17 x 54 I bought nearly two years ago. It was sold to me in "full...
View ArticleCNC Machine Consultant
Is there a company/consultant out there that can help with searching for a used CNC 5axis machine?
View ArticleAlphacam question
Hello all, I've been working with alphacam for 2.5 years mainly 2d (Countertops) as of 6 months I've been practicing 3d machining. I mainly import stl files onto AC and machine from there. I do have a...
View Articlemachining 304 stainless steel
Hello everyone , im new to this site, but i need some recommendations on machining 304 stainless steel on a lathe. machine rpm max on the machine is 5000 rpm. any speeds, feeds and tooling companies...
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