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by toolroom
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gauge blocks
Replies: 13
Views: 8238

Re: Gauge blocks

I too have an "offshore set that has served me extremely well over the past years. I agree with the above statement from Tim "the grim,'" unless you are doing work for NASA, or Boeing, a well kept set should last you for years. I am retired Dimensional Metrologist, and calibrated many...
by toolroom
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Your 3 in 1 (Any Brand) will be as good as YOU make it.
Replies: 11
Views: 18478

Re: Your 3 in 1 (Any Brand) will be as good as YOU make it.

Ken, Very true, but to take your post one step further, I retired from the machinists trade after 30 years as a dimensional metrologist, calibrating measuring instruments, and many younger guys start out buying lesser expensive measuring tools, and asking if it will last. My reply always was, ... &q...
by toolroom
Mon May 20, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wavy washers
Replies: 7
Views: 5935

Re: Wavy washers

Wow, Thanks for all the information. I printed the page out for future references. I appreciate the help. Thanks again!
by toolroom
Sun May 19, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wavy washers
Replies: 7
Views: 5935

Wavy washers

I hope this question is in the correct forum, as I have an application to utilize a wavy washer. The posed question is: How does someone determine the tensile strength /compression value of a wavy washer. My 19th Edition machinery's Handbook says nothing about the wavy washers. Does anyone in the fo...
by toolroom
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary table Lubrication
Replies: 10
Views: 5273

Re: Rotary table Lubrication

Thanks to Steve, BadDog, and Patio. Yes, the instruction manual shows the exploded view, and there are two plain bearings one top under table and the other on the bottom housing held by the nut. True, its no Troyke (lust, lust) but for my purposes, it should do, until it wears out. It is not oil fil...
by toolroom
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotary table Lubrication
Replies: 10
Views: 5273

Rotary table Lubrication

I just purchased a new rotary table. It has "oil ports" on it. The movement is astoundingly smooth in both forward and reverse. I have contacted the factory but [obviously] they do not speak any other language other than their own. I have read, in forums how so many have purchased "of...
by toolroom
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?
Replies: 9
Views: 13606

Re: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?

Sorry Harold,
I'll keep my mouth shut from now on!
by toolroom
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?
Replies: 9
Views: 13606

Re: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?

Heavy,
Here are the pics of the drip pans on my 1220 XL hope the photo's come thru, and help some.
by toolroom
Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?
Replies: 9
Views: 13606

Re: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?

Heavy... To reply, I have a friend coming over to take some pic's of the splash guard I use. It does rest against the wall, so this you must know beforehand. If your machine is mid ship... in center of shop, you may wish to fashion a chain o r tin work on the sides if it would be permanent. I will p...
by toolroom
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?
Replies: 9
Views: 13606

Re: Splash guard for Smithy Midas ?

Well, since you asked... Because my Smithy is in front of my window, I purchased two drip pans from the local auto parts store (Blitz 36"X25"X1/2" deep and have one unser my Smithy, and the other has two slits cut just before the curved corner which act as tongue and groove. Clips rig...
by toolroom
Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Midas 1220 LTD Quick Change Toolpost Help
Replies: 12
Views: 21228

Re: Smithy Midas 1220 LTD Quick Change Toolpost Help

Smithy has a bushing specifically for that it should be in their website. It is called a "Chicago Bolt pn# 45-268. I bought and used one on my Smithy for quite awhile with no problems. Inexpensive too!
by toolroom
Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6A2C Diamond/CBN wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 1839

6A2C Diamond/CBN wheels

I purchased a Tool Grinder, and tossed the green wheels that came stock with it. It also came with a Norton D6A2C mounted on the right. I would like to know if anyone has used the cheap Chinese CBN6A2c wheels...OR, what most purchase that will run true. Norton wheels go for $737.00 and others are al...