Hobby Lathe Question
I have a Dremel Moto-Lathe Model 700 that I'm trying to modify. The unit was made to turn small diameter wood dowels and I want to mount a 3 jaw chuck from an electric drill on the drive spindle. The...
View ArticleForklift g/impact meters
This may be old hat may have been around forever. We have installed G-meters on all our lifts including stand ups. I think they are set for 5G's. When one triggers the lift stops and the operator has...
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FS shell reamers.
I have a collection of shell reamers. These came with a mill I purchased. I don't have the arbors that I've learned are necessary to use these. The larger reamers seem to be reasonable sharp where the...
View ArticleDNM 5700 Air questions
Hello I have a new dnm 5700 I am hooking up. When the "e-stop" is on does the air still purge thru the spindle? That is how it works on my 2013 dnm 400, with e-stop on, the spindle purge air continues...
View Articlewhat are the different styles of flaking called?
I am actually searching for information on how to do different styles of flaking. I would like to learn the style used on Deckel mills. I have a Biax flaker, but my efforts look like typical Bridgeport...
View ArticleWhat is the key to finding a replacement key for a Yakawi 3 mm drill chuck?
I used a 1/8" brass rod and a pair of pliers to tighten and loosen my tiny chuck, which works, but eventually I will scratch the chuck with my pliers, and I really need to replace my drill bit. What do...
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lever on 10EE?
What is the lever on the far right of the bed? I used to have a round dial EE and researched a lot about them, but I can't remember seeing this lever.
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New Trav-a-dial ?
Anyone else seen this ? I just got it in a email on one of the io groups I'm in . Their pretty vague about it . NewGen Trav-A-Dial – Trav-A-Dial trav-a-dial.com animal
View ArticleGood Bench Grinder?
My question is: who makes a good 8” Bench / pedestal grinder other than Baldor? I have nothing against Baldor other than the $2,000 price tag. I made the mistake of buying a Dewalt at the local big box...
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looking for trouble
Hello, im looking for cheap machines Here are a few i am looking at, let me know your thoughts. i will be looking to make cranks, cams, rods, molds and various other odds and ends. Thank you for your...
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Reproduction Miller Syncrowave 250DX Tig Welder Pulser and Sequencer Boards.
Since I own a Miller 250DX After seeing the sticker shock of factory miller boards. I decided to make some Reproduction Pulser and Sequencer Boards. I Did not think it would take off like it did! First...
View ArticleChucks made in Poland - Bison and TMX?
I'm tooling up a new 16x40 lathe with a D1-6 spindle nose, 2-1/2" bore. For my needs, I am looking to purchase an adjustable ("set-tru") 3-jaw chuck and a 5C collet chuck, also set-tru. I've been...
View ArticleLooking for 4020 VMC recomendation that I can make fit a 84" door
Hi guys! I started this thread earlier but it got deleted for some reason that I was not given so here I am again. I have a 1998 Eagle Yang SMV1000 40x20x20 in my home based shop that I want to replace...
View Articleokuma lcn-10 turret issues on manual rotate
we have a 1980s okuma lcn-10 when the operator does a manual rotate it occasionally is slow to rotate and sometimes does not retract immediately. you can rotate it by hand when it does this. it does...
View ArticleSVM 5100L Spindle Acceleration
Hi all, I just finished having an SVM 5100L installed in our small shop and I am having some issues with power. To preface, I plan on upgrading my rpc (american rotary ADX 25) very shortly but wanted...
View ArticleSebastian Lathe - refurbish or scrap?
My late-father acquired this Sebastian lathe in the mid-80's and its been sitting in a corner of his garage ever since. It never had a working motor so has not been operational in almost 40 years. This...
View ArticleVR11 purchase seeking input.
Good morning/afternoon everyone. We've been looking at purchasing a VR11 to replace a 12 year old aging Fryer with 2 axis head that's been used and abused beyond what it was designed for. We're a mold...
View ArticleNew Machine Day
Over the last few years, our load of big plate work has grown quite a bit. Large aluminum (Mic-6, and the like) plates, 2.5ft x 1.5ft, with 300+ tapped holes for microscope stages, baseplates, and...
View ArticleSchaublin 150 lathe w/ tooling for sale … in the USA ?
Yes indeed https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/fs-schaublin-150-lathe-w-tooling.413369/
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StanF South Bend 9A Rebuild Thread
Edit: I decided to turn this into a regular rebuild thread, since that's where I'm heading. This will replace an imported 9x20 lathe that I've owned for several years. The big draw of this lathe was...
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