LD Laser Machines - 80KW insanity
I have a waterjet business, I have been drooling over these lasers, Obvious downsides with a Chinese machine being parts and support but holy shit the speed and power of these things. - I wonder what...
View ArticleHelp with GOV contracting.
Hi! My name is Jack from SDS Engineering in LA - I wanted to pick this forums about government contracts. I've been trying for a year to bid on gov contracts, understanding the system, and i've just...
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Slim shrink fit extensions
I have a delema where I need to reach way down cutting a foundry pattern. The pattern was designed with 2 degree draft and is made from ductile iron. I found some long shrink fit extensions made by...
View ArticleWTB Book: Precision hole location by Moore
Hello, I am a new member to the forum. I am looking for a copy of Precision hole location. For interchange-ability in toolmaking and production. Including Woodworth circular tables by Moore. There are...
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Balancing and dressing plate-mounted grinding wheels
I installed a CGW aluminum oxide wheel on my carbide tool grinder so I can use it for grinding HSS. The wheel is the type which is mounted to a steel plate with four holes. The wheel is slightly out of...
View ArticlePratt & Whitney 12x30 Model B -- a few questions
I'm going to start working on a P&W 12x30 B, hoping some other owners can answer a few questions for me: - Is it possible to run 5C collets in the spindle? Looks a bit small with a Jarno 13 and...
View ArticleParting blade thickness for threaded rod
I need to cut some 3/8" all thread to various lengths to make studs. I could hacksaw it and true the ends on the lathe. I have tried to part it off and my parting blade tends to follow the threads and...
View ArticleWTB Starrett Indicator 1" travel
Looking for a standard .001 starrett indicator in the 1" travel range. Let me know if you've got one for a decent price. I'll subscribe to the thread so that I'll get instant emails. Thanks! Andy
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May be a "cheap" option to try out some light automation with a robot
My dad, sent me a video of one of these working yesterday, may be a an option to try some light robot automation, with a lower upfront $ cost. Most of us have the machines to make one. I have no first...
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5r 26 ga metal roofing panels
How and where do I get the best deal. I am in central Florida. Carolina carports or who. I know there are better prices out there than the local guys that just outsource and tag a $$$ and end up...
View ArticleGage Question
So my shop isnt the most loose with their money but often times I need to "make due" with gages and measuring instruments. We bought this gage and is has the readings in Chinese I believe. Can anyone...
View ArticleRules and suggestions, READ BEFORE POSTING
I am putting together a summary of expected behavior. Please read this entire post before posting an ad. Particularly if you are now to the site. 1. Try to post a picture with your ad. The chances are...
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FS: Heavy steel table - Livonia/Detroit
6' x 4', 2" thick top. Livonia, MI. Will fork load. $600 obo. Vise and other stuff not included.
View ArticleHarvest King Bar and chain oil available in central PA
I seen a test on Project farm and liked the results of Harvest King bar and chain oil. I want to try it on machinery. But I can find location the will ship it, it available in $10 to $15/ gallon but...
View ArticleSodick_ACL 400 short issue
We are having an issue on our sodick wire. Today we started getting a short alarm while burning some simple profiles. Thinking we had a pc. of wire or trash in the slot, we cleaned the wired profile...
View ArticleCold Saw Blade vibrations.
Hi. I'm operating a SOCO 350 semi automatic cold saw and I'm having a issue with the blade vibrating as soon as it hits the tube. I'm cutting tube ranging from 1"ODx.083 to 2.5"ODx.140. All mild steel....
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FS: Haas BOT20 style boring and turning holders (ST-20, ST-25, ST-28, ST-30,...
These all have the 3.15" bolt spacing of Haas BOT20 tooling for ST-20, ST-25, ST-28, ST-30, and ST-35 Series lathes with BOT or VB Hybrid turrets. Only two are Haas branded though. The two holders on...
View ArticleBearings
I’m working on a wood lathe from 1940. It has open bearings in the headstock. They seem tight. They get oiled thru a flip top oiler. I was thinking about changing out to sealed bearing to do away with...
View Articlehaas activation code
2012 vf2ss battery died. i changed it out and now im getting an alarm telling me to call haas. i got the activation codes from haas. now where do i put them in???
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