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- Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starrett 457
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4135
Re: Starrett 457
Hi Russ, Here's a drawing of the offset blade for the Starrett square. If the photo isn't adequate, i can scan it & email. I did check it, but it wouldn't hurt to take another look before you start cutting-i'm not the greatest draftsman.
Regards, Earl- Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Small Diameter Slitting Saw
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8423
Re: Small Diameter Slitting Saw
Hi, Small slitting saws are used for undercutting mica in motor commutators. Available from supplies to motor rebuilders, EIS for example, but they have a large minimum order. Or did the last time i looked, may be others. We had some IIRC were HS, unfortunately destroyed in a fire. Regards, Earl
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14708
Re: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
Hello, If you pm your email I will send a scan of the Green manual & some other info. Regards, Earl
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14708
Re: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
Hi John, I made the collet integral with the shank end. It is reamed 1/8". In the first photo the end of collet is coned & there is a matching cone in the nut. The coned portion of the collet is slotted (4 slots which don't show up very well in the photo) to allow the collet to grip the too...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14708
Re: "Green Instrument" Engraving Machine Model 106
Hi John, Attached are some photos that show the collet & carbide bits which I think came from MSC. I used an original Green bit to set up to cut the #1 B&S taper. The nut is 5/16" hex, thread is 1/4"-28, drawbar thread is 6-40. The bit was too long & had to be cut in half. The ...
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A nice way to store reamers??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6484
Re: A nice way to store reamers??
Hello, I have used polyethylene mesh sleeve (I used the elastic kind) from McMaster-Carr: Earl
- Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New tap guide
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4894
Re: New tap guide
Thanks, been meaning to make one of these for a while; maybe your post will be the push to "getter done" (as keith fenner of youtube fame says) regards, earl
- Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today's Craigslist Oddity: the Cutawl
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12562
Re: Today's Craigslist Oddity: the Cutawl
HI Marv, Yes, did buy the sled. Cool idea on the miter set. It's on the projects list, which thanks to you i'll never see the bottom of. Regards, Earl
- Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today's Craigslist Oddity: the Cutawl
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12562
Re: Today's Craigslist Oddity: the Cutawl
Looks more controllable than your typical sabre saw but, for me, bringing the work to the saw rather than vice-versa provides the best control. Since I got one of these... https://www.rockwelltools.com/bladerunner-x2-table-saw-rk7323.html my sabre saw has been gathering dust. Admittedly, it's still...
- Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gears and gear cutting by Ivan Law
- Replies: 29
- Views: 15166
Re: Gears and gear cutting by Ivan Law
Hello Russ, Please send me a copy of your letter, also. I could not find it in MEW. Will PM my email. Thank you, Earl
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sourcing Surface File Holder a la old-time metal books
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5817
Re: Sourcing Surface File Holder a la old-time metal books
Hello Reggie, Thought you might be interested in the attached from an old Lindsay Publications catalog. Regards, Earl
(oops, I guess it was Bob that started this, not Reggie)
(oops, I guess it was Bob that started this, not Reggie)
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 20% OFF EVERYTHING AT ENCO ------ FREE SHIPPING ---- codes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1452
Re: 20% OFF EVERYTHING AT ENCO ------ FREE SHIPPING ---- cod
Hi D, Thanks for posting, Earl