Step to solidworks file
Looking for cheap seat way to get a sldprt from a step or iges file (or obj, 3mf, dwg, vcp, fusion….). Ps, I miss grabcad workbench….
View ArticleFree CNC resources
Two of my eBooks are free today and tomorrow. Download if interested: 1. CNC Programming Skills: Live Tool Drilling Cycles on a Fanuc Lathe, Sinha, S. K., eBook - Amazon.com (On live-tool drilling...
View ArticleFS: Craftsman 150 Drill Press
This drill press is in very good condition. Very clean with little or no rust. It appears to be complete except for the missing feed stop nuts. I believe the craftsman motor is original – the motor...
View ArticleContact transfer material
I'm fitting 2 parts together, one is as received to be fitted in a round slot. I can't move the part. At first magic marked did transfer when slight movement was possible but as I near perfect fit...
View ArticleRubber rollers
Hello everyone. I have been tasked with finding out what it would take to start applying silicone rubber to some rollers we make. I have not had much luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
View ArticleMitutoyo Geopak Inspection Report
Hi Guys, I was trying to get the information on CNC forum, unfortunately no results. Hopefully this subject oriented forum will have some answers for me. The test part as per attached sketch...
View ArticleTapping 4340 ht (M24-3.0 125mm thru hole)
I've been tasked with turning and drilling a large ring gear that includes 120ea m24 x 3.0 holes thru a part about 125mm oal in 4340 at 320/360 brinel. Management got one quote on one random tap that...
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For Sale: Wade 8A Lathe
Selling my Wade 8A lathe, see the craigslist posting here: Wade 8A 8.5x24” Lathe - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist Selling a Wade 8A lathe. If you aren’t already familiar, this is like a very high...
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Monarch Series 61, Rebuilding for Improvement
This is a bit of a continuation from this thread: Getting a Monarch Series 61 Back in Service My original plan was to clean, lube, and align with minor repairs. I decided a while back to take it few...
View Articlenew V belts flipping over in less than a minute
10 hp air compressor with three V belts, started it up and all three belts flipped over within seconds. Correct tension, alignment visually looks good. What's the fix?
View ArticleRe: 6 jaw chuck discussion - Idea for improvement on chuck (public patent)
Six jaw dual scroll chuck. Inner scroll tight on register, for concentricity, working three jaws Outer scroll with small floating capability, controlling other three jaws for grip. Outer scroll could...
View Article6 jaw v. 3 jaw chucks?
I've always used a 3 jaw chuck. What are the benefits, if any, to a 6 jaw chuck? Thanx.
View ArticleOil circulation pump for open bearing spindle
I have recently purchased an older spindle molder. The original owner provided some sort of oil pump that I’m a bit suspicious of. The bearings are 6212 P4 and 6209 P4 bearings. I’m looking for an oil...
View ArticleJT Slocomb Quick Spot
Does anyone have a manual for the Quick Spot ? I have acquired one that is in need of disassembly and cleaning. No idea how to get it disassembled.
View ArticleAge of Boley lathe?
Would it be fair to say that a G Boley watchmaker's lathe that says only "Germany" as the country of origin would have to be substantially pre-war? Obviously post-war would likely have "W Germany" on...
View ArticleTaft Pierce No 1 rough table traverse in X axis
I am cleaning up a TP No 1 surface grinder. I found it extremely dirty and filled with grinding slurry in all places it should not be including the rack for the table and the plastic/nylon gear that it...
View Article3 6" lathe chucks and a few other items.
As usual I dont care about payment.... Mail me a check.... paypal ...either works for me. First dibs are awarded to the first post. Send a follow up PM and tell me how you wanna pay and Ill get you the...
View ArticleFS - Surface grinding diamond wheels, hubs, pullers, spacers, wrenches
Couldn't find anything to contribute today, but maybe someone can make use of these. If you don't like my price, feel free to make me an offer. Everything plus shipping, but I will be as good on ya...
View Article1940s Marvel Series 8 Bandsaw - Bogs down constantly?
Hello friends, I've got an unknown year Marvel Series 8 bandsaw. It has a pre-1952 NEMA motor on it (184 Frame) and looks similar to 1940s models that I've seen so that's what I'm going with. The...
View Articlehuanyang gt series gt-011g-2 VFD program issues
I have a huanyang gt series gt-011g-2 VFD It has auto tune but it either blow a fuse when i try and run it or trips the vfd Spindle makes a ruff sound on starting before it trips. I toned out the...
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