Even if I stretch my imagination as far as possible I would never consider myself "knowledgeable" on machining but 1/2" tooling seems pretty heavy for this machine.
But.... I am here to learn.
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- Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:10 am
- Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
- Topic: Smithy 1220 XL - 1/2" indexable tool recommendations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4048
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New guy
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14603
Re: New guy
What kind of electronics do you get into Tom? I have two sons who are robotic and mechatronic field instructors. Mostly play with simple smd electronics, along with some analog. The eyes and fingers have been making playing with 0402 resistors challenging. I can relate to the eye thing. At my last ...
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New guy
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14603
Re: New guy
What kind of electronics do you get into Tom?
I have two sons who are robotic and mechatronic field instructors.
I have two sons who are robotic and mechatronic field instructors.
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drill chuck; new China or used German?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 13343
Re: Drill chuck; new China or used German?
I had what I assume was a Chinese keyless chuck on my Powermatic drill press. It would self tighten to the point of me needing to use two pairs of channel locks to get it loose.
I now have a 5/8 Albrecht and the difference is night and day.
I now have a 5/8 Albrecht and the difference is night and day.
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:19 am
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: In the middle of the night....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10228
Re: In the middle of the night....
Yes. I do that in a CW direction.
Good observation Bill.
Good observation Bill.
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:40 am
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: In the middle of the night....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10228
Re: In the middle of the night....
When we dream we dream "outside the box". Just yesterday morning I was working on a section of the pasture and contemplating how a person thinks outside the box. Is it a learned behavior or is it innate in some individuals? While working it occurred to me I have one 20 acre wide open fiel...
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:04 am
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: In the middle of the night....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10228
Re: In the middle of the night....
When we dream we dream "outside the box". Just yesterday morning I was working on a section of the pasture and contemplating how a person thinks outside the box. Is it a learned behavior or is it innate in some individuals? While working it occurred to me I have one 20 acre wide open field...
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:09 pm
- Forum: The Photo Album
- Topic: Patio's projects
- Replies: 562
- Views: 337706
Re: Patio's projects
Pat, I gather Audrey wasn't going to let you stay home?
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: climb vs conventional milling
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2394
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fathers Day ideas are out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2218
Fathers Day ideas are out
I was reading an article about what to get grandpa for Fathers Day. There were suggestions of room air conditioners, weighted blankets, books about golf courses or magic tricks and garden spades for actual work. I am 68 years old, if you all want to see me live to be 78 years old best you not sit me...
- Wed May 11, 2022 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shop ventillation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3328
Re: Shop ventillation
You might look at in-line duct fans. https://www.amazon.com/8-inch-inline-duct-fan/s?k=8+inch+inline+duct+fan I assume you would want to evacuate fumes that are heavier than air so place your ductwork intake maybe 1' off the floor and run up and turn 90 and go outdoors. If you place the fan outdoors...
- Mon May 09, 2022 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some Machining Required
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9139
Re: Some Machining Required
Eventually you will likely get to plan "T", where you Throw it away and get a new one.