American Pacemaker 20x72 MD weigt?
I am looking for information on an American Pacemaker 20x72 MD lathe, specifically what would it weigh? I am looking at one that is likely headed to the scrap yard due to nothing more than a worn out...
View ArticleIs there a formula for this?
When I tilt the head of my mill and mill a groove with an end mill. Is there a formula for dia of mill and degree of tilt for making a radius in the material? Example: When I tilt my 2" cutter 2.5...
View ArticleK.O. Lee 718 HG - how to access pressure ports
Hi, All, First, if you assume I know nothing, you're giving me too much credit. Second, rescued a 718HG, had the leaky cylinder rebuilt, inspected the longitudinal ways, replaced some hoses. I expect...
View ArticleI-Beam install options for chain hoist
Greetings. I installed an I-beam across one bay of my garage, supported by 6x6 old growth oak beams. The garage is 79+ years old. I would like to install an I-beam in a larger bay, but in line with the...
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OT (not much) What kind of floor do you like on top of concrete?
New shop is coming along. I'd like to have a nicer looking floor than concrete. Although I am not too good for concrete. Has anyone used the vinyl composite tiles? Like you see in schools and other...
View ArticleWTB All Things JT Slocomb Co
I am looking to purchase JT Slocomb Micrometers, as well as all things things pertaining to the JT Slocomb Co. I would still love to see what you have to offer., from standard micrometer models, as...
View ArticleLearning to scrape - with help from Richard King
Hey guys newish member here. I've lurked around for a while - being a long time woodworker who has just in the last year begun a journey into learning machining. One of the first subjects that really...
View ArticleFS Mitutoyo 0-6 Mic Set
Looks new but two adapters missing so its really just a 0-4 set as it sits. Never checked cost or availability of the missing parts so I a am asking $45 plus $20 shipping. Bob
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1976 FP3, my new mill
Hi to all, it's been a while since I've posted something new, even more since I posted about a new Deckel (5 years actually!). So, after a period of fixation, I decided on replacing my beloved 500 mm...
View ArticleHaas TM1 cooling fan inside of the electronics cabinet
My 2011 TM1 electronics bay cooling fan started to make noises and get louder. Definitely the fan bearings so I took it off and got some oil on the bearings and yea, it got louder. So ordered the...
View ArticleOld Mastercam 8
I am trying to use Mastercam 8, and am having a problem with facets showing up in my surfaces, how can I get rid of them?
View ArticleStruggling with Probing
Hi all, I set up my CNC knee mill with two probes. A material/ part probe and a tool setter probe. I am having a hard time grasping the setup for Z probing and tool length offset and hoping someone can...
View ArticleRenishaw TS27R adjustment
Guys, I have an issue adjusting ts27r toolsetter. I have no problem adjusting forward backward, but adjusting side to side I have a problem. Tightening one and releasing another is barely enough, and...
View ArticleObtaining carbide inserts for hand scraping
There seems to be a consensus that one can't go wrong with a Sandvik carbide inserts, so I started looking for them, and I could only find them for sale in 5 packs. As a hobbyist, there is no way I...
View ArticleSidney Half Nut Repair and Other Issues
Hello, A few weeks back I decided it was finally time to tear into our 16 Sidney and fix the half nuts, which are worn and have been crashed at least a few times (never by me) and made it difficult to...
View ArticleFS: Brown and Sharpe No2 Light mill and two Arbor Supports
Yes i know this had already been posted for sale but the buyer has backed out. For the moderators i was unable to determine how to just edit my previous post so if this is unauthorized let me know and...
View ArticleDeep hole threading? 2x one shot or peck tap?
We have a job that needs 400+ 3/4-10 and 5/8-11 holes threaded in 0.75” and 1.50” mild steel. For the 3/4-10 holes I am drilling with a 16.5mm spade insert drill as I have TSC. (Never used a spade...
View ArticleMazak QT8 Auto Lube System Pump Cycles
I think my auto lube pump is running way more than it needs to. I don’t use the machine much, so I don’t know what normal daily oil consumption is to be expected. I topped off the pump reservoir in the...
View ArticleOld Brother Day!!!
Finally decided it was time to get something a little newer and a lot faster than my Mori Seiki Mv35/40. Found a decent deal on a used 99 Brother Tc-22a. It also came with about 35 tool holders. I had...
View ArticleSchaublin 135 rebuilding project- ongoing thread
I will use this thread to document the rebuilding process of my new-old Schaublin 135 lathe. Some background here:...
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