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by sch
Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: ISO chuck for Emco compact 5
Replies: 7
Views: 17244

Re: ISO chuck for Emco compact 5

Pix of EMCO 5 spindle at lathes.com: http://www.lathes.co.uk/emco/page3.html
Seems like it would not be hard to duplicate the bolt pattern on a back plate.
by sch
Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Need Drawbar or Print for EMCO Maximat Compact
Replies: 9
Views: 15085

Re: Need Drawbar or Print for EMCO Maximat Compact

Drawbar threading is determined by the threads on the collet, milling bit holders and drill chuck holders you have. As noted this may be English or metric threads. A length of all thread with washers and a wingnut may be all that is needed, especially if your collets etc turn out to have different t...
by sch
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want a better machine for drilling large holes
Replies: 50
Views: 14990

Re: Want a better machine for drilling large holes

Before spending a lot on a new larger machine, consider trying an annular cutter for your 3/4" holes. Drills are not that expensive cut with less HP needed and tend to be a bit more accurate. High quality hole saw is another option. A bit of research will be needed if all you have is a drill ch...
by sch
Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need A Little Help With Drill I.D.
Replies: 13
Views: 6331

Re: Need A Little Help With Drill I.D.

Counter bores are generally shorter, designed to sink a SHCS head below or at surface level. The narrow part fits in the hole to be threaded as a pilot (or drills the shank hole) and the larger part makes a slightly oversized hole for the SHCS head. The OP drills look like aluminum helixed pilot poi...
by sch
Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: Tormach owners
Replies: 29
Views: 66748

Re: Tormach owners

Another source of Tormach info: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/tormach-p ... -cnc-mill/
Easy to register on the site and it is very active.
by sch
Mon May 26, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: Cheap Alternative to $157 McMaster Lead Screw for Lathe?
Replies: 6
Views: 7434

Re: Cheap Alternative to $157 McMaster Lead Screw for Lathe?

For one thing they are stainless steel and high precision threading. The multi-start screws really move things fast, one turn of the screw moves the nut 1/2". You are really going to need some precision controlling to get much accuracy out of that fast a movement. The nuts are really expensive ...
by sch
Mon May 26, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: Software & Electronics for Mini-Lathe?
Replies: 31
Views: 24380

Re: Software & Electronics for Mini-Lathe?

If you are concerned about "2004" tech, you should avoid the controllers that rely on parallel port connection to the computer
and look at USB connected controllers.
by sch
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: American Machine Radial Drill (ole timer) Refurb!
Replies: 24
Views: 7426

Re: American Machine Radial Drill (ole timer) Refurb!

NO experience but you might look at Muggy weld rods as a hole filler. Not cheap but designed to work with cast iron. One concern with a larger table
such as yours would be warpage from local heating.
by sch
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: D & M cnc lathe???
Replies: 19
Views: 24905

Re: D & M cnc lathe???

The machine is a teaching tool from the 1980's and hence the electronics and software are of the same era and as useful as a 8088 machine. They were sold to high and tech schools when CNC was new and fascinating but the vast majority had little if any use, maybe turning out trinkets for the students...
by sch
Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does it seem off that Nicholson File Co, does not have WWW
Replies: 21
Views: 6601

Re: Does it seem off that Nicholson File Co, does not have

FWIW Nicholson had a file manufacturing plant near Cullman, AL that was in production til approx 5 yrs ago when it was shut down.
Dunnoh which of their stock was made there.
by sch
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Right Tool for Cutting Old Tires?
Replies: 27
Views: 12630

Re: Right Tool for Cutting Old Tires?

In my area, "alligators" are easy to find on the Interstate, usually truck tire retreads that come apart. Then you only have to deal with the tread. When I cut a 1" thick 36" square rubber pad up into 3" wide strips for resilient mounts for my generator, I tried jig saw, rot...
by sch
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lifting eye bolt safety
Replies: 10
Views: 5275

Re: lifting eye bolt safety

Mcmaster has quality, US made and rated eyebolts and slings. http://www.mcmaster.com/#general-purpose-eyebolts/=os3isn Enco also sells US made slings for somewhat less than Mcmaster, especially in their monthly flyers, or with the 10-25% off coupons released periodically. I would not rely on Enco fo...