One and done, vs 2 ops
I'm working on a part for a friend, that could end up going into production. He's trying to see if he'll be able to sell it for enough $ to make it worth his time, so I'm trying to make it as cheaply...
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Gerstener drawer pulls needed
I picked up a Gerstner toolbox cheap. There was a drawer missing and the divider was warped down (hence why a prior owner threw out the drawer). My brother made a reproduction drawer using the same...
View ArticleVarying thickness at different points on the workpiece
Hi all, I have been running an aluminium part for which I have used soft jaws to hold the part. However, the part after finishing seems to have different thickness at different points about 80-90...
View Articlefor sale. UNISTRUT. price reduced to $1.00 per ft
I will have about 630 feet of gently used 12 ga unistrut available. mostly 9 and 10 ft lenghts, galv. round hole. this was used for a temporary museum installation so it is clean. literally like new....
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Hexagon Visi peps thoughts
Hi Guys Am going through trials and comparing wire packages for my Fanuc wire. Visi Peps looks capable but a little suspicious of the company setup and future support as they have so many different...
View ArticleSort of OT - naturally occurring magnetism?
Here's one for the physicists (geologists?) in our midst... About 18 months ago I, in a round about manner, ended up taking over my and setting up in my retired father's workshop after ~20 years in a...
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Sewing machine jig saw.
I thought this was pretty clever. A lot of effort went into it. The greatest generation. Use it up, wear it out. Make it do or do without.
View ArticleSNEAK PEEK: New small-format CNC waterjet
Good morning. I'm thrilled to introduce you to The hydroBLADE, a revolutionary small waterjet tailored for hobbyists, business, and educational use. What sets it apart? Affordability without...
View ArticleHAAS minimill automation program
Hey all, I am in the midst of automating my minimill to have it constantly run, I'm just trying to get feedback on the program that the mill will be running, since I'm not exactly experienced in this...
View ArticleGeka Puma 55/E-500 punch for sale
55 ton single end punch. 2004 with lots of tooling $8900.00. I am selling this for Oneida Air Systems, FOB Syracuse New York..johnfitzsimmons99@gmail.com. I reduced the price to $8900 on 3-7
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Fanuc 16i-T Memory - only 50kb?
Hi all Been running a Hardinge Quest 8/51 with Fanuc 16i-T for about 4 years now - Always battled with the amount of internal memory. The reseller I got it from certainly got some parameters wrong and...
View ArticleGrinder mode on 640MT
Hi! Does anybody know how grinder mode works on an older integrex with 640MT control? The manual states M230 Grinder mode ON M231 Grinder mode speed setting When inputing M230 the mode is activated,...
View ArticleOt...ship hits bridge
So evidently a ship hit the Frances Scott key Bridge in Baltimore around 0130...knocked the whole thing down...oops
View ArticleCNC/Manual Machining content creators
Just a quick question, as a rookie in the manufacturing/machining industry I want to dedicate all my time to learning the trade. Who are some solid youtubers I could watch to learn manual machining and...
View ArticleNeed Boyar Schultz 618 Challenger Deluxe 2A manual and parts list
Need Boyar Schultz 618 Challenger Deluxe 2A surface grinder manual and parts list- Help!
View ArticleLooking for info on the Stanley No. 60 Doweling Jig
I've got a Stanley No.60 doweling jig that's missing it's paraphernalia (save the box). It seems that the internets solution is to just buy a more complete one, but being stubborn with metalworking...
View ArticleWhere can I rent a pickup that allows more than 10000# trailer towing?
Without going into all the details, I need to rent a 3/4 or 1 ton PU from a company that allows towing a trailer in excess of 10000 pounds. It looks like all the rental companies put a maximum for...
View Articlegrinding of HSS Blade
Hi everyone, I have a grinding HSS blade problem. I made some blades by EDM cutting with a thickness of about 1.05- 1.10 mm. Then I put they underwent grinding for polishing and eliminating of EDM...
View ArticleOld lathe needs to be replaced. Need help on recommended lathes
Replacing a old AndryChow. Lathe. Looks like they are $3500 or less used. This current lathe in our shop has damaged power feed components. Not worth fixing, so I need recommendations on what...
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