Setting up insert pockets in new facemill
I've had a few APKT shell-mill types before and they just hammer too much for my little old bridgeport at home, and they aren't much better on the bigger Sharps at the school. I did some reading here...
View ArticleWTB - Manson Lathe / Duo Lathe / Childs & Co. Lathe or Mill - what do you have?
Hello All, I know its a slim chance but here goes. I’d love to find a Manson Lathe / Duo Lathe / Childs & Co. Mill or Lathe after watching the MrPete You tube ManSon Videos. Please let me know if...
View ArticlePartially threaded studs
I need some partially threaded studs, and I am having a hell of a time finding what I need, so I'll RFQ it. Pin diameter - M10 Shank length - 80mm Thread - M8x1.25 Thread length - 10mm Material - 18-8...
View ArticleNeed some intel on a K and T model H dividing head
Just acquired a nice model h KandT dividing head but have a question about it. As i was going over the head turning things and rotating things i noticed that the crank handle which rotates the chuck is...
View ArticleWTB 10 or 12" Rotary table
I'm looking for a decent 10 or 12 inch rotary table. I'm in Lynchburg VA so LYN, Roanoke, Richmond, Raleigh NC, etc. areas will work. Thanks!
View ArticleKeyence handheld cmm spare parts
I've contacted Keyence for what should be a really simple cable purchase for one of our hand held probes. You can see the conversation below and I've attached the pictures that I sent the specialist....
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FS: metric Mitutoyo calipers, micrometers and DTIs, plus mag bases, Shore D...
First up Mitutoyo 426-521-30 0-25 0.001mm non-rotating spindle digital mic. Best as I can tell it’s new - I can use the carbide faces as a mirror! $100
View ArticleHelium reserves sold
I haven't bought helium in a while. I am hearing $625.00 per bottle that is filled to 2/3 capacity. What do you think this is going to do to prices? Only link I could find without signing in/up
View Articlehad cataract surgery- going crazy!
on tues. i had my right eye done. the surgery was a breeze. i`ve never had good eyesight and the last couple years it had gotten worse and worse. so now i can drive w/out glasses! BUT what is making me...
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 +-...
View ArticleShop Software
I am considering Fulcrum Manufacturing or ProShop to help route jobs and schedule. Does anyone have any experience with either of these. In business 10 years 17 employees
View ArticleSpindel Taper
Would anybody happen to know what taper a Southbend 9 model A has for the spindle and tail stock?
View Article9A Thread protector & 3C Collet adaptor
The way I understand things , the thread protector/ knock out nut goes on the spindle first & then ya put the collet sleeve in & the thread protector is used to pop the sleeve out when ya...
View ArticleChatGPT to find tangent points and points
I am trying to get ChatGPT to find all the points of this shape so I can program this piece.Tangent points
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FS: 8” x 2”id diamond and CBN surface grinder wheels
Have a pile of these to clear out. Pricing is $25 used and $50 new for the diamond and CBN, $5 used and $10 new for the alox New 800 and 325 grit 3/8” face width New (with dressing stick!) 800 and 2000...
View ArticleHardinge ESM taper mount
I have a Hardinge ESM from the 40’s. It runs very well, but having trouble locating parts for it. One issue is the taper mount. It has what looks like a standard 4 degree taper mount, but it’s smaller...
View ArticleLooking To Buy Decent Older Machines
I am looking for some decent older machines. Looking for Horizontal Boring Machine, bigger the better. PressBreak 240ish ton 12' minimum. Metal Lathe 10' to 20' with 24" or larger. Closer to Montana...
View ArticleMeasurement Tools
Hi everyone, I am currently setting up my lathe facility for a small business, but I hope to grow faster soon. I am working on budgeting the measuring tools I will require, and I have seen many people...
View Articlelodge and shipley by monarch
I just took delivery of this hollow spindle lathe it is a 2516 powerturn lodge and shipley but has monarch tags all over it. It was built in 94 for some government department, its needing a good...
View ArticleBrown & Sharpe No.10 cylindrical grinder?
Okay folks, this one has me a bit stumped. It's possible that I haven't looked at the correct piece of literature to find it. The interweb keeps telling me that a No.10 is a tool and cutter grinder,...
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