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by mikeamick
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Bridgeport redline?
Replies: 12
Views: 3841

Re: Bridgeport redline?

Hi Taj45 ... I am currently in the middle of the exact same topic on another forum. I am changing motors and the motor I am going to use is a very large DC var speed 2HP Baldor. It is plated for 8200 RPM .. and I was asking the guys basically what you are asking. How fast can I push it. Now this is ...
by mikeamick
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?
Replies: 24
Views: 10249

Re: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?

I'm not trying to make your efforts look less than acceptable. I guess you can compare this to an engine rebuild in a car. Some folks consider re-ringing the existing bores, using the old pistons, and installing new bearings, as a rebuild. Others would question the condition of the cylinders as to ...
by mikeamick
Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?
Replies: 24
Views: 10249

Re: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?

wow Webb .. what a great graphic .. and yea .. I have those .. but being somewhat green, I didn't realize they were trust bearings ... Here was my idea of a thrust bearing .. the one on the left .. and the other pic is what you are talking about ... thanks for the lesson. http://www.mikeamick.com/mi...
by mikeamick
Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?
Replies: 24
Views: 10249

Re: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?

Thats cool Harold .. I'm just of the opinion that some rebuilds are more thorough than others. Your definition just seems a little too black and white for me. What if the ways or screws are in good shape and you replace one but not the other, I guess you can't call it a rebuilt. There a million grey...
by mikeamick
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?
Replies: 24
Views: 10249

Re: Millrite u.s. Burke backlash?

Hi There, Make sure your thrust bearings for the table screw are adjusted correctly (so you are not getting "play" from them). Good Luck! -Blue Chips- Webb I am almost done with a complete disassemble/re-assemble of my millrite and am curious what you are calling thrust bearings on the ta...
by mikeamick
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

Re: tool holder question

I apologize for the thread hitting any nerves. I'll be more careful where I bring information from. So .. this might be a good time to practice some hardening and tempering. I have been reading tons of info on it .. and although it can get pretty technical .. it also appears pretty easy. get some hi...
by mikeamick
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

Re: tool holder question

lol ... how can you not listen to Harold .. he's like some ancient book. You can't argue with experience like that. Every now and then he gets upset when someone argues about not needing to do it the right way .. he doesn't care if you do it right or not .. just don't say that it doesn't matter .. g...
by mikeamick
Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

Re: tool holder question

I finally found some answers. Found two good articles about guys making their own. Here were the links and the pertinent info that I found. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=39130 http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/toolholder/toolholder.html I understand that some of this is these guy...
by mikeamick
Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:03 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

Re: tool holder question

so ... on the chart pointed to by Steve .. it says that a P nomenclature requires an 11 degree relief. So .. is the relief angle already cut on the insert and the insert sits flat on the holder. Or does the holder provide the relief angle. The picture looks like the angle is on the insert .. but you...
by mikeamick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

Re: tool holder question

cool .. thanks Steve
by mikeamick
Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool holder question
Replies: 15
Views: 4731

tool holder question

I have a box of various (some expensive) inserts. If I were to try and make some tool holders what would I make them out of. I have seen a copy of articles of guys doing this .. but .. they made as assumption the reader knew what he was making it out of. Is CR fine ... I would rather use SS .. how a...
by mikeamick
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: tool post grinder
Replies: 22
Views: 8059

Re: tool post grinder

wow .. that piece of rebar looks like a nice challenge. And you kicked its butt.

I really like cutter talk .. because I have so much to learn about them. I experiment all
the time.

As of right now .. my best finisher is my round tengential ...