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FS- Royal Master TG-12 centerless grinder - parts machine

Guys, I have a Royal Master TG-12 grinder for sale. The machine is a result of a very short sighted E-bay purchase I've made some time ago. I did not look at the provided images properly, nor did I...

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AR15 Handguard attachment

So a buddy brought over his AR-15 and was ALMOST able to sight it in but the rear sight ran out of adjustment with the sight fully to the right. It was some lower-end cost-wise parts but still should...

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WTB K&T #2 or #3 horizontal milling machine

Folks, Looking to add a horizontal milling machine to my shop. I would also entertain a universal model, if I understand correctly this is both a vertical and horizontal machine? I am in Shaftsbury,...

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10" D1-6 3-jaw lathe chuck Swedish made (SCA? Skand?) 2pc jaws

Tag is missing so I'm not sure but it looks like other SCA or Skand chucks I've seen on eBay and google images. Imprinted with "made in Sweden" and a part number as you can see from pics Got this with...

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FS: Morse taper drills, adapters and some reamers

Picked on this box this evening MT3 - two 1” drills, 5/8” straight shank holder, two 3>2 adapters and a Collis 7/16” tap holder $5 a piece MT drifts, $5 the lot MT2 drills, 17/64 middle and two 5/8...

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Can plastic crack spontaneously when clamped?

Today something strange happened, and I'm trying to find some kind of explanation. I was making parts from a 2-foot bar of 1.5" diameter acetal copolymer (very similar to Delrin, which is acetal...

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Looking for contact info for Rimcanyon.

Greetings, I noticed a post from a few years back by a user by the name of Rimcanyon. Does anyone on this forum have contact info for them outside of this forum? Perhaps an email address or phone...

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4130 not thru hardening ?

Hi, my company produces about 40000 parts per month from 4130 that is cold formed from 5/8” sq stock into a T shape and then slugged into 3” long pieces. It is then sent to heat treat per the following...

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ISO30 Tool Holders: is this normal?

I have no direct experience with ISO30 anything; mid-purchase of a used S30C spindle and tool holders, reported to have low hours. While inspecting the tool holders, all the tapers include markings-...

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Buck 8" 4 Jaw, 10EE, D1-3, $375 + Shipping

The chuck below came from a 10EE and is surplus to my needs. Shipping cost is going to be variable due to the weight. I will be shipping from zip code 37027. Feel free to check my user feedbackon ebay...

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First of a lot of Bridgeport parts to move on to other owners

When I started my shop back in '98, I bought out the remnants of a couple of local small shops. There are actually a few boxes that I have not gone thru previously. Time to do that and make more space...

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Rotation problem with rotary phase converter

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...

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Bridgeport Vari Speed Drive Bushings and various assembly / machining tools

The shop is closed, all of the Bridgeports are gone, and these are no longer needed Included are some left over split plastic bushings, some assembly tools, and some machining fixtures. Not sure if...

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Yup, you guessed it, more Bridgeport parts

Previous ads parts all off to eBay and Facebook. 1. Table feed screw dial holder. One nice $25, one rusty with matching knurled nut $15 2. Variable speed drive spindle pulley hub p/n 1182106 nice...

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Second lot of Bridgeport parts

1. Auto quill feed bracket, handle, other parts, assy $25 2. Quill stop screw and related parts $45 3. Table ball crank handle p/n 2060085 Nice $30, Rusty $20 each 4. Table bearing endcap with floating...

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Bridge Build

I need to build a bridge to span 18' of creek. I'm thinking of an overall length of 24' with concrete supports on both sides. I need to move up to 8,000 pounds over. I would prefer a free span, but...

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Another lot of Bridgeport parts

The leftovers from the 2 previous lots of Bridgeport parts have gone to eBay. Feel free to make offers. The following are all Bridgeport, not chinese imports. 1. Spindle dog nose set screws, have 2 $10...

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How much has cold calling / knocking on doors improved your sales?

I know that the "How do I find work" posts are pretty beaten down at this point so I tried to rephrase it into a more specific question. My shop is struggling to find enough work and I'm not sure where...

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Lathe jaws galore! Lots of soft jaws, some hard jaws

Not even off the shelf this time! Three sets of serrated jaws and one set of tongue and groove jaws (2-3/32” bolt spacing or thereabouts) $20 a set

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SUV drawer system

Hello- I’m designing a DIY project for the back of my 1999 LandCruiser. It’s based off a custom build I’ve seen on several Overland forums. Would like to build a t slot frame, with 2 or 3 solid...

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