The Home Machinist!

Gosh Radial, Since I've had a series of heart problems I rarely go anywhere today. If I could find the machine shop I do not know if they would have that information or not. This mfg plant was extremely hard to access. But I do remember the machines that were posted in this thread, AND, looking at ...

There are three of these in Hillsboro, Oregon, in the entryway of a manufacturing plant in the lobby. I was told the company started out with several of these machines. They are really nice little well built machines. * Hi Toolroom , would you be able to find the name of the company that has the 3 ...

If you find one, let me know and I'll add it to the list. For those who don't know what an Ames Triplex looks like, here is S/N 1033. I have photos of 9 Triplexes, 7 with their Serial Numbers, and knowledge of 2 others, whereabouts unknown. 3 in the UK, 1 in Australia and the rest in the USA. That's...

Most "Bourdon Tube" gauges won't care if steam gets into them. But it never hurts to add the trap as described. I beg to differ - apparently you've never seen a gauge blow up! You should always have a condensation loop/siphon on a steam gauge line. Agreed! Not to mention that the Bourdon ...

A lathe does not have to be perfecly level L to R -front to back. But the readings front to back should be the same at either end to prevent twist in the bed. I think using a piece of plate glass and ball bearing would drive you to strong drink before you get it level. Absolutely correct. The only ...