What oil for floor jack?
I know you're supposed to use a "special" oil, but why? What's wrong with plain ol' hydraulic oil? Should take the pressure, eh?
View ArticleHAAS VF-2 HALT Processor board
First off hello everyone and thanks in advance for even taking the time to read. So I have a VF-2 (2000) non Coldfire. Fired her up, get a distorted single beep, another single beep and a long...
View ArticleSmart control of a magnetic motor starter
Hi all, I'm looking for a way of controlling a magnetic motor starter via a smart switch, so i can start the motor from a distance (or by voice). Is there a straightforward way of doing this? The mag...
View ArticleConnecting with Ancient HAAS Machine
Hello everyone, I've been tasked with setting up monitoring for some very old HAAS machines, particularly ST35Y models. Despite several days of trying various methods, I haven't had any success so far....
View Articleyates american table saw
My first post in the woodworking machinery category. I have a number of vintage woodworking machines. One inparticular is an Yates American dual arbor rolling table table saw. Rack and pinion rip fence...
View ArticleOT: Tennis ball machine PCB testing
I am attempting to diagnose a PCB board from a tennisball machine. The machine was used only a handful of times (no more than 10) and my nephew loaded the hopper too full which put strain on the motor...
View ArticleAdvice on the value/utility of a Bridgeport model "J" Vertical Milling Machine
I have a Bridgeport model "J" Vertical Milling Machine, 1 HP motor 220-3-60 volts, Serial No. BR-81273 (circa 1965), head J-75298, 42" table, 12" vertical knee, with model "E" Shaping attachment, 1/3...
View ArticleFeedback on the HAAS PreSetter
Has anyone used or own the HAAS Tool PreSetter (HTS 400 ) ? Looking for any feedback as it seems like an easy way to set and load tools between multiple machines and get more table space without the...
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Cincinnati mill: Rage + a question
So I finally got around to pulling the side plate off of my mill head (Cincy 1-B Toolmaster) and look what I found in the “oil” system…enough grease to win WWII. Anyways… Anyone know how to get the...
View ArticleSodick AQ35l auto-home issue
TD;LR, I cannot get the auto-home to start, pressing RET. What could be causing that? No alarms. Sorry for the rediculous length, so many questions. Total Sodick noob. Machine ran great at previous...
View Article10EE Monarch MG DC motor speed plateau @ 380 RPM
Hello Forum members, I am here to humbly seek help with a 1953 10EE MG 220 volt machine of which the DC motor speed tops out around 300 -350 RPM. I will do my best to describe some of the indicators...
View ArticleFanuc i hmi control on a Doosan
hi, I am somewhat new to this control, I need to figure out how to use the tape function on the machine for large programs. any help would be greatly appreciated! what I/O channel and selecting the...
View Article5 Axis Machine vs part choice
I have been contemplating a 5 axis past couple years, but this year I think we have to get one. Parts lately are franken parts where multiple parts have been combined into a single part with compound...
View ArticleJust Purchased Colchester Triumph Round Head - Plan to Add VFD
I just purchased a Colchester Triumph Roundhead Lathe this morning - 15 inch Swing over bed. Purchased it from a large machine shop that primarily does CNC work for customers. They used this lathe for...
View ArticleSolidworks prices more than doubling?
Last year I paid for a 1 year subscription of solidworks standard and simulation for $2494. I just got quoted around $6268 to renew it, for just one year. I can't think of any other question than WTF?...
View ArticleLooking for shop for tight tolerance monel parts (JRIowa?)
I am looking for a shop to make some tight tolerance monel parts. I think they are around 8" diameter and 12" long with a bunch of cross holes, tolerances down to +/- .0005, a real ugly part. At that...
View ArticleFixing a $100 problem with a $40,000 solution
Just at an auction yesterday. Small steel fabricator. 2 forklifts on site, old Yale with Slant 6. And 2022 Clark with 90-ish hours. Story goes, the Ye'old Yale developed ignition troubles. Hard...
View ArticleLathe Identity? Good size, 1920's? #2
This lathe has been advertised for sale recently, however the seller has only given scant details. Does anyone recognise it? Seller says the maker is "Reynold Wilson Engineers" but that sounds more...
View ArticleUnion Tool Co Orange MA #616-12
Although I'm not Scottish, I am tight fisted. I'd been casual in looking for a combination set for some time. Prices of Starrett, M&W and Mitutoyo have been too rich for my shallow pocket on...
View ArticleIn Person Centerless Grinding Help. Can I visit your shop and ask questions?
Hello Abrasives Community, I have been trying to master the art of centerless grinding and it has been a crazy journey. I've learned everything that I know through books, research papers, videos, calls...
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