Leblond lathe feed rod issue.
Hello all, Backstory: I recently purchased a Leblond 14x30 servo shift toolmakers lathe. I’m new to machining but was hoping to go the buy once cry once option with this nice old American made lathe....
View ArticleWTB - torx screw for Iscar facemill
I have an Iscar 4" F90SD facemill lacking one screw. Iscar screw part # apparently 7006977, description SR M4X0.7-L9.6 IP15 The online catalog shows the facemill with no seat, but mine has seats, so...
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Green Engraver Model 106 Manual/Instructions
I recently acquired a Green Engraver Model 106. Unfortunately the engraver came with no paperwork so I’m trying to track down an original manual and/or any other instructions. Even a copy/scan would...
View ArticleNx or cimatron
Hello guys, i am opening a new shop for mold and die and i want to decide between NX or Cimatron so if anyone has an experience with both of them to help me choose ( the most important is the cam part ) .
View ArticleID workholding 5c expanding collet
I need to run some parts that need to be held from the ID.. from .65 to around .8 or .85.. I am using 5c expanding collets.. If i had to cover the diameter of .65 up to .85, how many steps would i need...
View ArticleMandatory retirement plans must be offered by small business
I just got wind of this. Some states have already implemented this. Since politicians see it as suicide to mention increasing social security deductions (which would fix the problem), they are...
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Brand new Bosch drives for old Deckel NC /A machines
I was chatting with Oliver and he mentioned he once bought all new Bosch TR drives, or to be exact a new modernized reproduction of the drive, from a company in Germany, a Mr. Methfessel: REGLER KOMBI...
View Articlehow to fix cracked/leaking threads on valve block
We have a piece of machinery that has a large brass valve block, with many ports tapped into it for electric solenoid valves. The inlet is leaking hydraulic fluid pretty good and Teflon tapes slows it...
View ArticleEarly 1900s Whitney #6 Hand Milling Machine
Just picked up this machine the other week and thought I'd share. It's a Whitney MFG Co #6 hand milling machine. My best estimate so far is it's from around the 1910-1920 Era. It's currently sitting on...
View ArticleHelp with EMG red light flashing
Hi All, Just got 2007 Hyundai KIA VX400 - CNC Vertical Machin and can not go any further and cannot go any further. After power is up and panel diagnostic finishes’, on the panel the EMG red light is...
View ArticleNeed CNC milling machine advice for odd barrel fluting
My rifle rebarrel/prefit barrel businesses is starting to take off. This summer I bought a little Haas tl1 that has been a game changer for our shop. I keep getting request to do barrel fluting. This...
View ArticlePneumatic Milling vise
I have an Airlox 6-in size pneumatic vise here for sale. It has a little surface rust on it in some places but otherwise works fine. I've tested it on air. I picked it up years back but I do know...
View Articlelooking for manual for South Bend MagnaTurn Lathe 1218 purchased under power...
looking for manual for South Bend MagnaTurn Lathe 1218 purchased under power but did not have any manuals with it any and all help is appreciated
View ArticleBiax power scraper
I have the following BIAX power scraper. I have always wanted to take one of Richard Kings scraping courses, and acquired this year's back with hope of using it, however I'm not really sure that I'm...
View ArticleEneco QB76 tubing bender
Just picked up a tubing bender and looking for a manual. Anybody able to give any leads? I imagine I'll have to pay through the teeth for it, but I don't even know who services them.
View ArticleFusion 360 & Fagor 8055 M
Hello, I am new to CNC milling and learning Fusion CAD/Cam specifically for this purpose. I have drawn and programmed my first part and saved it to memory on the machine. I tried to do a dry run above...
View ArticleHuanyang VFD HELP
Hello all, I recently lost the settings on my 5hp Huanyang VFD and would like to reset to run my Oliver 399 planer. Despite a look at the manual and a few vids on the youtubes, I am still at a loss and...
View ArticleYasnac J300 dripfeeding stop randomly
Hello everyone, I have an issue with dripfeeding on a Matsuura MC-660-VG with J300 control. I’m using RS232 interface and tried both hardware/software handshake. Everything work flawlessly (no buffer...
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German micrometer identification
Hi I just bought this German micrometer for a good deal works mint, was wondering what it is, it says made in Germany and has 96 on the back shape leads me to believe early 1900s but 96 leads me to...
View ArticleKeyway "broaching" on CNC lathe with no M19 / spindle lock?
I've got a few hundred delrin parts with a 5/8" bore that need an 1/8" keyway. My new-to-me Cobra 42 doesn't seem to support spindle orientation (M19) or a spindle lock. I assume that, without a lock,...
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