At work we are having a difficult time getting steel. You have to wait weeks for some of the things we use.
Richard W.
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- Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The price of steel
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5493
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:27 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Collet options for MT4 lathe spindle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6523
Re: Collet options for MT4 lathe spindle
Unless you have a power draw bar for an R8 you often have to tap the draw bolt to release the collet.
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:10 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Bostar BXA Quick Change Tool Post for my ENCO 13/40 Lathe
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5822
Re: Bostar BXA Quick Change Tool Post for my ENCO 13/40 Lathe
So I got my tool post in today and it looks pretty decent..... One question I have is that there are 2 wedges on the tool post however you can only use one attachment at a time. Is this normal? Kind of defeats the purpose I would think! Actually they do make a 12 position turret that will take 4 dr...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:49 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Newbie getting in over my head?
- Replies: 135
- Views: 40603
Re: Newbie getting in over my head?
How about this one? Seller is a hobbiest, and original owner, and says it's never been beat on. Google suggests this model is still sold, for more than double what this guy is asking. It's supposed to come with the all the original parts, including the stand. Screenshot_20221028_063411.png I have s...
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: boring bar and brazing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2667
Re: boring bar and brazing
If you look at an off the shelf solid carbide boring bar, you will see that there is a silver soldered steel end on it. The pocket is then cut to accept the insert once it's put on. The idea being that if the bond holds up to machining the pocket, then it will hold up to cutting on the machine. Not ...
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Digital calipers
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8895
Re: Digital calipers
My opinion. The problem with calipers isn't restricted to digital. How they are applied is part of the problem of less than acceptable measurements, plus their fragile construction, of necessity, lends itself to the problem of reliable readings. There's just too many ways that improper................
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:12 pm
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: You know you've been away from the workshop too long...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3390
Re: You know you've been away from the workshop too long...
I had my metal put in my neck to hold my head on. I don't think they got it put on straight though.
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:47 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Jet 1236 lathe
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16392
Re: Jet 1236 lathe
Actually, the Jet 12X36 lathe is really a decent lathe for its size. I wouldn't be afraid of it. But condition is everything. I often see these rusted up from neglect and not having been used enough to be worn out. A lot of model engines are made with these lathes. Usually they have a 1 9/16 spindle...
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:23 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Toyo ML 210 lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4376
Re: Toyo ML 210 lathe
On that little lathe it very well maybe they use a drill style chuck on the head stock. I know Atlas lathes could be had with a drill style chuck setup to mount on the HS spindle threads ! Anyway where there is a will there IS a way! Yes, it could be mounted on the spindle. I had a South Bend 10&qu...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:34 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Show us your lathe!
- Replies: 597
- Views: 355313
Re: Show us your lathe!
I finally found me a Nice 13"x 30" LeBlond Regal lathe. Nice find. I have been looking at a LeBlond Regal with a servo shift. Its 15 X 50. It has an electrical problem and won't engage in speeds over 500RPM. Also I need to build a shop to put the machines in. I already have a Model 16 Pra...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ?????????
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4091
Re: ?????????
I find that hydraulic oil sold by BiMart works good. Although Northern Tool which sells hydraulic pumps and cylinders say to use automatic transmission fluid. If you don't need much, then you can buy it by the quart.
Richard W.
Richard W.
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Labeling fluid containers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3099
Re: Labeling fluid containers
I have seen washers stamped and wired onto the bottles.