The Home Machinist!

The best drill in my humble experance is the Lawson drill bit, a bit costly, worth every penny. They have a 135d split point that is self centering. They will keep drilling when other brands give up. Stay away from thier taps under 1/4", they are so hard they break easly if taping by hand. Ben

I use the Mobil Vactra #2 on my mill and other machines I have with closed ways. I have a couple tool grinders that have exposed ways that I use Johnson Paste on the ways, it keeps the grit from sticking, oil is a no-no there. These are adjustment ways on the grinders and don't have to move under a ...

This is the first photo of the model lathe project that Kermit was so kind to send to me (thanks). This is a photo of the raw parts in the kit. As I progress in building the kit I will post updated photos.

This is the first photo in an ongoing series of photos of the model lathe Kermit was so kind to send to me (thanks). This is a photo of the lathe in the raw form as recieved, a very nice and Challenging kit. Stay tuned for updates. Ben Photo resized in both file size and pixel width. Please post pic...

Read this, it might help a bit.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/DIY/1972 ... ower_Plant

In Henderson, KY (just across the river from Evansville is John Daily Surplus, 270 826-3113. ) There is another surplus dealer in Henderson also but the name excapes me. John should know where it is.

If you need some parts for the drill press, drop me a note. I have a few new complete spindles/w bearings and top spindle drives that fit most of the asain presses and some deltas.......cheep!

I think I have one.....drop me a note via email...

I just built a 30 X 40 shop and filling it up now, I found that I did not build it near big enough! Fully insulated it to heat and cool it. I did do one thing right when I installed the lights, put in 16, 8 foot fixtures in 4 rows, the fixtures rach have 4 t3 bulbs, 64 total, I can almost see what i...

Try here.... http://www.criticalbattery.com

Go to Grainger.com, go to page 714 in thier catalog. It explains Hi Bay and Low Bay lighting, and how to size and space the lamps.

Ben

Send'm to me.....I have a full service blade and tool sharpening shop.

Ben