For those in PNW/PDX . . . where do you take your chips?
For those in the Portland, OR area, where do ya'll take your chips (mixed, pure etc.)?
View ArticleFANUC I SERIES BYPASS HELP
Working with newer I series and we are having production/automation issues that are frustrating to say the least We designed a part loader and have variations in jaw closure So we get alarms when the...
View ArticleWTB: South Bend 11" quick-change drive gear / banjo gear
My hackerspace's 11" South Bend lathe has taken damage to the gearing that transmits force from the spindle to quick-change gearbox. Specifically, the large 64-tooth gear which meshes with the...
View Article1992 set up data for a Haas vf2
Hello Seems my post got lost, I use the mill for Brit Bike restoration ,rodents chewed up my wires and I lost all parameters on my 1992 Haas vf2,I bought the machine without a manual which I was told...
View ArticleClutched Tap Collets GT12 vs GT24 vs TC820, use on Lathe?
I'm looking at these clutched tap collets, seems most are used in power tapping arms. The sellers don't seem to give a lot of info on the differences between GT12, GT24, and TC820 models, and there may...
View ArticleMetalalizing with Metco guns (Pics)
Is there anybody else on practical machinist who does metalizing and would like to share some information on Metco wire fed guns and powder fed guns? I bought a handful of each and would like to start...
View ArticleFirst Lathe: 1942 Monarch 14C
Hi all. I've ended up with my first lathe. I brought home a 1942 Monarch 14C and it is possibly the dirtiest thing ever conceived in the universe -- looks like it was just brought up from the back deck...
View ArticleLooking for Mill Info on Turn-Pro
I have found a Turn-Pro Mill locally and would like some information on them. I have never heard of this brand before. It says it was made in Taiwan. Serial Number: 980999 Date : 1998.11 Model:...
View ArticleRe-zeroing Mitutoyo 103-262 1-2" mic
Picked up a 1-2" Mitutoyo mic off eBay that of course has a serious calibration issue. I think I can make it usable by being able to rotate the index sleeve in the mic frame, but it really seems to be...
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6 Used Norton Surface grinding wheels with a hub for $15
I have a large lot of used mostly Norton grinding wheels for the typical tool room surface grinder with the 1 1/4 hole. I am selling as a package witch includes a 46 grit, 60 grit 80 grit 120 grit 220...
View Articlecast model engine drawings with accurate dimensions
Where can I get drawings of old engines such as hit and miss, that have accurate dimensions that are good enough for me to make my own casting blanks. I have made almost every kind of kit out there and...
View ArticleNew UMC 1000 questions
Just had a brand new (2024) hunk of garbage (UMC 1000) hit the floor and there's two really dumb features that I'm wondering if anyone has found any way to circumvent yet. First issue is the safety...
View ArticleWay OT - bat bite
Ok boys & men, settle in. I walked out of my shop Thursday and saw a small creature flopping on the grass. I first though it was a bird but it turned out to be a tiny bat. We've all seen these...
View Article2J Head, 2HP Bridgeport Motor Removal
Searched and couldn't get all the answers. Situation: loud motor area noise and vibration. Suspect motor bearings, pulley / disc issues or drive belt demise. I have a remanufactured motor w/new pulley...
View ArticleMoving a heavy lathe
I purchase a heavy Duty lathe, it weight 18k pound and have around 20ft large. My space have very specific limitations. The space I'm thinking in placing it. The door have 78 inch wide and 8ft of...
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Major Rusting Issues In Our Building All Of A Sudden??
Hey guys, I'm hoping to pick your brains and see if you could think of what our issue could possibly be? We built a new shop about 2.5 years ago its a 4k sqft open cell insulated building its pretty...
View ArticleHow do I machine a tapered point on small stainless steel capillaries?
Hi all, I need to make some stainless steel caillary needles with tapered conical points on one end. These are typically 304 stainless with an external diameter of 0.32mm with in internal diameter of...
View ArticleOT Does this roofing conpany sound like a scam?
It's time for a re-roof. No storm damage, just end-of-life. My roof is not insured because we switched home insurance last year and the insurer said they wouldn't cover it because it was too old. So I...
View ArticleSpindle Vibration?
Hello, I am trying to understand the poor surface finish that I am seeing on my older Royal Master Centerless grinder (TG 12 x 3). I believe that spindle may be in need of repair but the bearing...
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