1944 Bridgeport with J head
Bought an old Bridgeport fairly cheap and close by to where I live. It had tight table and quill but I was unable to power it up since the guy didn't have 3 phase. One thing he mentioned was that I'd...
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ELLIOTT OMNISPEED Lathe
I thought some members might be interested in my Elliot Omnispeed lathe. In October 2022 I became the accidental owner of an Elliott OMNISPEED late. Some background information on the Omnispeed lathes...
View ArticleOesterlein Milling Machine
I found listed for free on Facebook, an Oesterlein Horizontal Mill (though it looks like it has a vertical head on it). I can't find much online but anything I do seems to refer to the #2 Universal...
View ArticleRotation problem
Hi, I have a Weiler LZ330 in the US and run it on a RPC. I never had this happen when the machine where used in Germany. This is the first time I cut tread here in the US on this machine. (Cutting 1"-5...
View ArticleReamer Suggestions
Keeping my opinions of the designer to myself.... This is what I am working on: I have a job I am quoting that has two holes, tolerance .1183/.1188 with a tolerance from hole to hole distance of +-...
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FS: new 10” Bahco files, slitting saws, 5” face mills, Dorian D30-BXA1...
Next pile: New 10” Bahco files, $4 each. Half round in smooth, second and bastard Triangle in second Round in smooth, second and bastard Mill flat in smooth and second I have three to six in each size...
View ArticleDevlieg 2B 36
Why pistol drill and tap these 1/4’ holes when it so much more fun on a Devlieg?
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Ox's Shop
Since my old thread is 6 (?) yrs old and none of the links werk enymore - nor can they be edited, I guess no point in resurecting that old thread eh? Here is a taste. The "Compound" per Perry:...
View ArticleHead hunter experiences?
We have a big need for some help. I have put ads here and on Indeed and Linkedin. I have tried the long winded job descriptions with all the trendy points, I have tried the short and sweet. We have had...
View ArticleDial indicator for Mill (finding center of round stock)?
Hey all, Is there a dial indicator that I can just simply clamp into the chuck or collet of my mill that will plunge up and down so that I can quickly find the high center of piece of round stock laid...
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Chamfer overshoot on arcs
Hello everyone, Another newbie question ! I’m having a hard time understanding why my chamfers are larger that programmed only on arcs geometry. I’m using a 12mm 90 deg 3 flutes chamfer tool on...
View ArticleBrother Speedio Auto Grease system - Balancing Problem?
My Brother S1000 came with the auto grease system. A few months ago I started to hear a very slight rumble in the z axis when it's moving up and down and the spindle isn't running, like when setting...
View ArticleMotor protection switch question
With my Weiler LZ330, running on a RPC, I trip the original Motor current protection switch (from1965) some times. Special when I try to run high speed , over 900 rpm. I have it cranked up to max...
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FS: 5/8” shank SNMG and Manchester grooving/ threading holders and 1” shank...
These fell out of the pile so… New 5/8” shank Tungaloy MSDNN neutral holder SNMG3xx inserts plus an unopened box of 10 Tungaloy SNMG321 inserts. $60 shipped for the lot
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New Mitutoyo micrometer stands $40 each
Three Mitutoyo micrometer stands need a new home, two 156-101 and one 256-101M (for metric mics?!). $50 each shipped
View ArticleFP1 Z Nut Sources
Hi Folks, I am unexpectedly working on a new to me imported to US FP1. It was reported in good shape at the time of sale... not so with all kinds of issues such as gibs found to be loose, damaged and...
View ArticleRivett 1020s Clutch Shaft Bearing Retention
I am in the process of adding a new drive to my Rivett 1020s. The entire reeves drive was missing when I purchased the lathe and it was direct drive with the original motor. I am replacing the bearings...
View ArticleBackside turret tooling setting G55 fanuc lathe
I am wanting to use G55 to program the zero point on the sub spindle of my Romi with fanuc 18i.. it program locked when i put the G55 code in the machine work offset.. So i found someone on here that...
View ArticleMr. Pete and the Manson lathe
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