6 jaw very weird issue
Hello ive been at the lathe for many years making trumpet mouthpieces and trumpet parts. I just got a cheap Chinese 6 jaw chuck and it works pretty nice except for one weird thing. its a set-tru and I...
View Articleanother beginner automotive machining thread 🧵 🤢
hello, i am new to auto machining. i have been collecting measuring tools, i am fast approaching the need for machines. i have mics, dial bore, feeler gauges, dial indicator on mag base etc. and the...
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BILZ WES 3B M30 Tap Adaptor
BILZ WES 3B M30 tap adaptor (with safety clutch feature) to suit an M30 tap: 22mm shank & 18mm square. This appears to be unused, but shows very light corrosion on the ground shank. MSC thinks this...
View ArticleG32 with changing feed rate
We make these rope drums for cranes and we have always grooved them on a manual machine. The one company always wants a crossover groove between the 1st and 3rd groove because the rope clamps have...
View ArticleLooking for Help/Recommendations on Wilton VSG-20 Table Rack
I recently acquired a Wilton VSG 20 model 2015 drill press from a couple who intended to fix it up and use it but never got around to it. Or at least that is what I was told. The drill was sitting...
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 ArticleAdjustable 5C collet nose for lever closer
Any suggestions for an adjustable 5C collet nose for use with a lever collet closer? My manual lathe (clone of Mori-Seiki engine lathe) has a spindle nose of A1-5 (Also accepts A2-5). Currently I have...
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 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 Articlehollow mills use
SO I'm looking at a place that I buy stuff from every once in awhile & I came across Hollow Mills . I've never seen them before , but that's no surprise . What are they used for ? Seems to me their...
View ArticleElectric motor operating voltage vrs frequency
Looking for some educated information here. Over on the Deckel forum the question was about running a Euro motor built for 50 hz 380 v three phase , here in the US on 60 hz. Now I have done this for...
View ArticleMoving a small CNC to new state: Cost, DIY, and Insurance
I'm looking at relocating my shop from NW Oregon to NW Utah and want to find an economical way to move my Brother Speedio S500. I've considered a few options here and would love some input. 1. Hire a...
View Article2024 AL Bar ends. Anyone interested before they get scrapped?
I have Round Bar ends that are about 2-4" long. Sizes are 5/8", 7/8", 1.125", 1.375". I will have to check and see what I have and take some pics, but I think I will have about... 50 pieces of 1.125"...
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...
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 ArticleSome shop items to sell
Like many, I am down sizing. A move to a much smaller house without a 52x26 two story barn means I can't hoard anymore. And like many, getting older means thinking about the future in a more pragmatic...
View ArticleWhich is the best VFD for my lathe?
I have a 1967 fully restored SB heavy ten lathe and am ready to spark it up. I have looked into all the options and think I want to do the VFD. Which is the best VFD in your guys (gals) opinions? My...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Michigan Job shops
I'm in need of job shops in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that are looking for new customers. We have a few that we outsource some of our details to, but am needing more as we continue to grow. This...
View ArticleOptions on Haas brand and other pull studs
Happy and prosperous new year to all. I have a couple of Tree vmc's that use Haas type pull studs. Id like to replace them with decent quality studs. I'm considering the following. Haas brand , cheap...
View ArticleTwo good mics and zeros
Many mics here. Not the cheap stuff. They seem to disagree a few tenths so if working in tenths you have to wonder a tad about trust of any number you get. What to do do? Who is right and who is wrong?...
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