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Compound for Lodge & Shipley lathe

Compound for Lodge & Shipley, I believe it fits the AVS machine price is $450. Located in northeast Ohio.

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Help with x axis noise on older lathe

So I have isolated the noise, which is a low volume thump but it is consistent with the revolution of the servo while jogging. This servo and x axis assembly has obviously been messed with in the past,...

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G95 spindle sync on Hurco

I'm trying to run something similar to a tapping cycle, where the spindle rotation is synced to the Z feed, but I don't want to reverse out of the hole. It's for a decorative knurling application. My...

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OT: Camera above Pool Table (Need help/advice)

Before I go and look at more examples in other forums, I figured I would ask here as I know who I can trust to give good advice. We shoot pool (9-Ball, 3,6,9 are $ balls and we play for quarters) a few...

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New here, just picked up a 45 rp 14x40

Afternoon gents, I just recently acquired an old 45 RP 14x40 and only really had one question. The thing has been rode hard and put away muddy for the last twenty some odd years in a maker's barn. I've...

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In-Process Gauging

This thread could go in the Metrology board as well, but this is for automation app, so .... So, we are looking at a job that we would want to monitor a bore inside of a bearing flange. (top-hat type...

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All sorts of random stuff - inserts, carbide drills, chuck arbors

Fixed everything around the house (fingers crossed) and have a week until heading back to SC, so I might as well clear out some stuff $5 per item: Three 3/8-24 wide-loc taps, look new Lathe t-nut and...

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Cincinnati 10 inch dividing head

I recently purchased this All indications looks like Cincinnati 10 inch dividing head . no name plate no identification did talk with another member said might be 1900 type era. anyone that has...

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Mitsubishi Meldas 520 ladder help

I have a mighty Viper mill with a Meldas 520 control that keeps goin into an Estop condition, it is narrowed down to a software problem. My question is can the Ladder be download to a computer by the...

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CNC Multi-Axis Machinist in Mooresville, NC

Hey guys - Machinist role here in Mooresville, working in the professional sports car industry. https://hirecnc.com/job/cnc-multi-axis-machinist-30565 - All Mazak - predominantly Integrex &...

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OT: Prostate cancer, need I say more........

Well, I got the word no one wants to hear today. I have prostate cancer. At a check up the doc called for a PSA test, it came back as elevated. Next step was a biopsy, 12 samples taken, 9 were...

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Walter ice cut mixture

Will be using Walter ice cut cutting fluid for coolant in a crankshaft grinder. What is the ratio of this to water in this application?

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1942 10EE No-Tubes and VFD Question

Hello! I have a 1942 10EE. It does not have tubes. It has an old 13.2 amp, 3-phase AC motor that runs an exciter that runs the DC motor. It appears to be all original and if not, it is still old! I was...

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Brother TC22-A how add a tool break detector

hello Is there a simple and inexpensive solution to add a tool break detector myself in a Brother A00 ? thanks

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HELP** Looking for any documentation on a K&T Model 3B (or the ilk ) such as...

Recently acquired a K&T Model 3B. I could use an operational manual and a Parts/repair manual for this old girl (circe 1928). Yes,. I have looked through Vintage Machinery and did not find anything...

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Need Help! Kitamura zero - ATC - fanuc 0m

Hi ALL, I recently acquired a Kitamura Mycenter zero which I want to use for my hobby. After fixing the Y+ overtravel issue here: Practical Machinist it is time to fix the primary issue with this...

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R8 right angle head $250

This has been holding down my drill press for years and I haven’t needed it so… No brand plate or sticker, my guess would be a Yuasa or maybe a Dorian, but they’re all pretty much the same. R8 taper...

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Sodick AQ35L programming & shipping

Looking at an AQ35L. Upgrading from a manual Eltee. So this a major jump for us. Silly question: Is programming an AQ35 Sodick via RS-232, floppy, or at the control? Is it possible to edit/store job,...

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South Bend 13" Metric gears

I have been through the the posts on the metric transposing gears for the 13" double tumbler lathe with 6TPI leadscrew and I am not really finding the answer. The factory set used a 120:127 set but...

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Q on broaching 1/4 slot in aluminum

I searched through the forum for this subject but didn't find an answer. I haven't done any broaching before, but now need to add a 1/4" width slot in an aluminum hub (steering wheel hub) for my...

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