Old Electric Motors
Over the last year I have noticed that a many old motors disappeared from the shelves of local motor shops. They got scrapped out because of the high prices for copper and iron. I have always just...
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...
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Three 3” ID grinding wheels, one definitely diamond
Yeah, I need my head looking at, but anyways. Citco SD400 R75 1/4 10” x 3” x 20mm diamond wheel with 1/8” face width $25 Two I’m not entirely sure side (?) grinding wheels 8” x 3” x 20mm, with 1/8”...
View ArticleWhat to see in Switzerland?
I will be making a short trip to Switzerland in May. The only must do on my list is the transportation museum in Lucerne. I'd like to take in at least one other "mechanical" thing. Steam train, steam...
View ArticleNew to 4140 pre hard
Hi, new to the forum. Just got back into cnc turning after 5 year break. Used to turn stainless and aluminum. Got new job and need to do some 4140 ph. Made some parts and finish is crap. Looked on here...
View ArticleG&L 340T Power Draw Bolt / Spindle Adjustment
Hello Everyone, I have a 1957 G&L 340T with a NMTB50 taper and power draw bar. I have two issues I hope someone can speak to.... 1. The draw bar is not retaining the tool holders as well as it...
View ArticleKitamura H400 Fanuc 15 Gear change
I have a Kitamura H400 with 15M control that I'm trying to bring back to life. Reloaded parameters. 10k spindle. It runs about 40% of the commanded value. I'm thinking it doesn't know what gear it's...
View ArticlePlain bearing spindle design
We need to design and build a couple small spindles for some grinding operations. They need to be reasonably but not exceptionally accurate: 1 tenth TIR would be perfectly adequate. I have one small...
View ArticleVermont Pin Gauge sets for sale
.061-.250 minus B Series $250 .251-.500 minus C Series $350 Both sold together $450 Very good condition all pins are accounted for and the Vermont boxes are metal and in good shape. Price is...
View Articleturret tooling recommendation needed
Trying to negotiate the world of turret tooling and could use some advice. The lathe is a Colchester Chipmaster, aka Harrison 10-AA and it came with a capstan attachment. I make a part that's 1.125"...
View Articlerfq-machined aluminum bars
I'm looking to redesign a small woodworking power feeder I currently make from predominantly baltic birch plywood, powered by a cordless drill. My plan is to switch to aluminum plate and bar and...
View ArticleVintage Hendey Lathe Parts
Reaching out to see if anyone can help. I have a Hendey 14X6 lathe with a serial stamp #16330. Not sure of the year??? I'm also trying to locate parts for the carriage feed/apron. The assembly was...
View ArticleReplacement balls for surface grinder roller ways?
I need to replace the balls for my surface grinder. They are a common size, 5/8. What kind of precision is good enough? The best I have been able to find is +- .0001" but maybe I'm not looking in the...
View ArticleLooking for Monarch 16CY parts manual
I've got the generic Operator's Manual for the mid 40s machines but i believe there is something unique about disassembly of the 16CY QCGB, particularly removing the compound shaft, which is giving me...
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Information on a SBL toolpost grinder
I have this toolpost grinder that I picked up several years ago at an auction. It has a South Bend badge in the belt cover but no other markings on it other than the tag of the motor. It has an...
View ArticleJ-Head post spindle rebuild bearing noises (intermittent 'whooshing' sound)...
Recently replaced the three bearings on my Supermax J-head NT30 spindle. Had everything checked at a spindle repair shop and all checked out. Taper runout is immeasurable with my equipment so that is...
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6” Snap Jaws and 4” vise hard jaws
Another part of a mystery lot 6RHJ-150 reversible horizontal V jaws with all the internal screw stops and the external side stop, plus the bolts $100 6MVJ-150 single sided vertical V jaws with all the...
View Article8000 series Colchester lathe will not reverse
Have a 1975 Clausing 15" x 50" Colchester model 8031 lathe. I believe this was also known as the Triumph 2000 lathe. Bought it knowing that there was an issue with reverse not working properly -...
View ArticleMaker Funnies
And you guys thought your Haas was floppy? https://www.reddit.com/r/fosscad/comments/1anuzay/functional_3d_printed_mill
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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