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- Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Machinists Level
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12595
Re: Machinists Level
Thanks for your help.
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Machinists Level
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12595
Machinists Level
Being new at this, I’ve recently learned about the art of Hand Scraping. I’m also in the market for a reliable Machinists Level for my recently purchased lathe. A guy wants to sell this level to me for $60.00. I’m concerned about the Emory cloth scratches on what was once a perfectly leveled surface...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Bygone Era
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5247
A Bygone Era
I wonder if these designers were actually considering the beauty of these tools and machines when they sat down at the drafting table. Nothing short of magnificent in my eyes
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: South Bend Lubes.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4247
Re: South Bend Lubes.
Thanks, Blue.
You have a wealth of knowledge and a generous man. Thanks for watching out for me.
You have a wealth of knowledge and a generous man. Thanks for watching out for me.
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:35 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: South Bend Lubes.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4247
Re: South Bend Lubes.
Done deal,Steve. Thanks again, I’m on it.
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:01 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: South Bend Lubes.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4247
South Bend Lubes.
Hey Friends, Your guidance has brought me further than I could I ever have imagined. My repair work on realigning the the step cones and rewiring the motor I believe is complete and tested. Now that you’ve helped understand what turns her on, I’m ready to learn how she likes to be touched. I always ...
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:44 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6994
Re: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
You da man, Blue!
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:05 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6994
Re: Dum switch to motor (HELP)
John,Thanks for sharing your knowledge and rapid response.
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:10 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6994
Re: Dum switch to motor (HELP)
Hope this is better
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:27 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6994
Re: Dum switch to motor (HELP)
I’m set up for 230 volts. The motor wires are T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T8
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:23 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Drum switch to motor (HELP)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6994
Drum switch to motor (HELP)
I really appreciate all that you’ve done to help me get to where I am with my Heavy Ten. The pulleys and cone are realigned, removed and installed new bearings, and the door and side panel are at my local body shop getting beautified. Some how, I screwed up the wiring. Your help again is needed my f...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: V Blocks
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4152
V Blocks
Im considering buying a V Block set on EBAY.my question is how easy is it to damage a V block? I’m looking at a Starret set for $40. And what about these brand new sets for $25? I just got off the phone with a retired tool and die maker selling his set for $400. I don’t know how to think.