Who has Air on their Brother?
Looking for suggestions on setting up air blast on my Brother. I've been fighting finishes on a part and a tool rep suggested trying out a tool that absolutely needs air. I called Yamazen, but they are...
View ArticleSpiropoint Drill Sharpener, LM-1000
I have a Spiropoint Drill Sharpener, model LM-1000 I'd like to sell. It's very clean and in good condition with a complete set of tooling. Also included is the red toolbox shown in the pictures along...
View ArticleWTB Cincinnati Dial Type No. 2
I'm looking for a No. 2 dial type Cincinnati Horizontal with 50 taper, preferably Universal. I'm in Columbus OH but anywhere nearby is good. If it has a vertical head, even better. Thanks!
View ArticleHardinge conquest t51 collet closer
I have a 1998 Hardinge conquest t51 the problem is i can close the collet wait 5 seconds it will open on its own but the collet closed indicator light stays on closed and the machine will run, I have...
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O.T. Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that hasn't told...
I noticed a link to this story on my screen tonight so I thought I'd share it for some of the posters here who are into clock and watch making Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that...
View ArticleWho is this PM guy and when did the PM Youtube channel actually begin?
Hi All: I was noodling around on Youtube during a long program and I came across a Youtube series, featuring a guy named Ian Sandusky from a company called Lakewood Machine that seems to be directly...
View ArticleWhat processes would you offer as a shop starting over?
Little different spin on some of the other threads about "starting again". If the opportunity arose to start new, what types of services would you look to offer? I'm thinking specifics like centerless...
View ArticleMill suggestions with a very long X travel AND can nod the head
I'm posting here in Heavy Iron as that's all I own, machines from the 30s to the 60s. I'm looking for another similar vintage machine (since that's all I can afford). I am the maker of the world's...
View ArticlePhysics question has divided my friends
This physics question has divided my friends. I'd like input but I'm probably going to build a model anyway to prove it to myself. I'll listen to replies but they better be very good to prevent me from...
View ArticleOkuma MC-4VA Early 90s Major Problem on start up
Hey We are having fun with our first new to us cnc mill. When we initally tested the machine it powered up and worked apart from a limit switch being tripped which required us to use the over ride...
View ArticleInventor wants to help us on his jobs in shop+sign NDA
A PHD inventor wants to participate as we do his job (prototype.) I don’t have much problem but he insists on a non-disc. Agreement. I don’t have issue there either but his version is many pages of...
View Article$25k VMC Garage Buying Advice
I've tried to educate myself on the forums. Here's a list of what I'm considering. Any and all advice is appreciated. makemodelyearpricespindle kRPMHaasSuper...
View Article2000 Kitamura MyCenter 1 ATC tool changer arm stuck
Another issue has come up. I did the first tool change since I got it moved in and it seemed to do fine (no actual tools involved), but after the change, the arm over-rotated and ended up at a weird...
View ArticleStupid Machining-Related Youtubers
Youtube really likes to promote videos of guys that are full of shit. This guy's videos hover around 25% fact and the rest total bullshit. This gem is 100% bullshit. Instead of like and subscribe...
View ArticleIs there a good alternative to McMaster Carr?
My situation : I am a 1 man shop. Doing one off prototyping and modification work in an R&D lab. I work for a very large aerospace corporation. However my department seems to be underfunded. I have...
View ArticleFS - Qty 2 CBX DRO Systems
These came on a mill and lathe i recently bought. I'm a bit of an old school guy and am very comfortable with indicators and planer gages. The transducer racks and chip guards just make cleaning the...
View ArticleI'm learning inspection techniques ... need a liltle help with some features ...
I'm going through a series CNC machining tutorial series. I'm currently at the step where I need to fill out an inspection report and I'm realizing I don't know how to ... Measure chamfers and their...
View ArticleHalf Nut material
I made a new lead screw for my lathe. Bought acme threaded rod from McMaster and did the rest myself. It turned out really nice. Now I'm getting ready to make some new half nuts. My question is how bad...
View ArticleCleereman Jig Borer
I was looking at a Cleereman jig borer near me for sale. Cleereman Machine Tool Co. - Publication Reprints - Jig Borers - Catalog | VintageMachinery.org Not sure which size it is, they appear to be all...
View ArticleWhat CAD Program for Personal Projects
Hey all, If you do personal projects what design software do you use and why?
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