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How to find a steady rest that'll fit my lathe
I have this old 17x60 victor clone. How do I know if something I find, will fit or not? Any recommendations on where/what to look for?
View ArticleSlotting 3/16" 1018 steel on a little CNC bentchtop mill Few newbie questions
I am on the explorative journey of seamlessly endless world of possibilities as CNC hobbies. I am quite new at this so bear with me: I am trying to make a thin wrench out of 3/16" 1018 steel. Little...
View ArticleBlackening stainless barrels
Blackening stainless rifle barrels I've got some "white" AR barrels made from 416 stainless I'd like to darken. To that end I've got some Caswell stainless darkener. I've used some cold blue, but...
View ArticleWhat is up with Timney drop in AR triggers
Got an odd one the latest 2 ar builds I used Timney drop in triggers and both of them the trigger doesn’t rest it self. have to bump the trigger forward after each shot before you can fire the next...
View ArticleFull Thomspon SMG machinist blueprints
Does anyone have these prints include Bolt, Barrel, Sear, Trigger, and Disconnector in addition to the upper and lower reciever
View ArticleXM177 Near Clone Muzzle Break
So the shop I work for is a good place to work. As long as we pay for our own material we are allowed to use any machine to make what we want. I have loved the look of the Armalite XM177 muzzle device...
View ArticleNeed opinion on a Matthews Precision PM1660- Ultra Precision lathe
So back in high school and college I learned a few years of machining and what not. And now since I’m close to retirement I bought a 1660 TL ultra precision lathe from MP. Well long story short it’s...
View ArticleDrawbar issues on Hardinge mill
Hello all, I have an old Hardinge VMC 1000 that did not have any pressure on the drawbar when a pressure gauge was inserted into the chuck. Pulled drawbar and inspected all spring washers and only...
View ArticleIs there a way to clean the inside of the oil level sight glass on the front...
Inside of this sight glass is coated with layers of old crud that make it hard to see the oil level behind it. If best to replace it, where would any be available? Thanks!
View ArticleOil Type for a Rotary Table
Hello Everyone I have a Phase II rotary table. I have lost the manual and I cannot remember the type of oil to use in it. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks, Grits
View ArticleDrawing the line on surface rust (used Bridgeport)
How much surface rust do you tolerate on a Bridgeport's table? I'm new to mills, but found one that seems interesting, but it's quite a long drive. It looks like it may have had a damaged base at one...
View ArticleFilament drive wheel does not move during print, only in maintenance mode -...
Hello, My boss asked me to check out the Stratasys Dimension Elite sitting in our shop to see if it is able to be used. It is an outdated machine and hasn't been used in many years. I am able to start...
View ArticleNeed to make a thread dial - need the basic concept
Working on my long-term seneca falls lathe project, and want to build a thread dial for it. it's got a 12 tpi leadscrew, and I'm limited in the diameter of the gear bacause of the carriage layout...
View ArticlePlanning Mill Tables and Lathe Beds - Manual
Hello all. I received this letter and want to share it with you. I will attach his manual for all to share. I also copied his email address if anyone would like to thank him or ask him about planning....
View ArticleOT Anti-Virus Software---helpful or not?
I know there are some very knowledgeable IT folks on this forum. I have been reading various opinions over the last few months concerning the actual utility of anti-virus software services. In my case...
View ArticleSqueals Like a Pig
I have a South Bend model A lathe with 4.5' bed. For the first second i turn it on i get a nice little squeal. In my amateur opinion its probably one of the belts. The belt on the three step pully is...
View ArticleG32 after G76 for thread cleanup?
Hi everyone, I am using G76 to single point a thread, no big deal. This part also has a set screw threaded hole (radial, done with a form tap and live tool). This second thread interferes with the...
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Polishing solid brass issues
Hey y'all! I'm working on a present for my mom, it's a solid brass candelbara. I was able to polish it to an incredible mirror finish after quite a bit of research, trial and error, and practice on...
View ArticleBad results firing 5.56 Nato in a .223 rifle
Interesting article in this month American Gunsmith magazine. As most of us have long known, firing 5.56 Nato in a rifle chambered for .223 is a terrible idea. Evidently this gunsmith's client did not...
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