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- Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: 10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
- Replies: 11
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Re: 10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
Well, I said I was new to machining.....I had forgot to lock the bull gear pin into the pully cluster. I'm surprised I could even cut a couple thousandths. Tonight I'm making chips like crazy.
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:49 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: 10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8449
Re: 10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
Thanks for the help and advice. Am I correct in thinking that the weight of the motor sets the motor belt tension on this machine?
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: 10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8449
10" Atlas Trouble Turning Unknown Steel
I'm very new to machining. I'm needing to reproduce a shock mount shaft that welds to a crossmember on an older Toyota 4WD. Diameters vary along the length of 108mm. The largest diameter is approx 22mm and the smallest is 12 x 1.75 threads. I have a piece of 1" diameter steel, used for horse sh...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drill Bit Storage for a Hoarder
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14141
Drill Bit Storage for a Hoarder
My drill bit storage is pathetic. I have an old US Army tool box tray that all my loose bits go into, along with various, (partially-filled) flip containers of various size. Most of the metal flip boxes come from garage/estate sales that were too cheap to pass-up but just add to my collection. And I...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:55 pm
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Rockwell Vertical Mill 21-100
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13390
Re: Rockwell Vertical Mill 21-100
I was using a 1/2" end mill to modify a hardened steal tool (making very small cuts but not very successfully) when the spindle bearing retainer came lose and started un-threading from the bottom of the quill. I stopped the machine and tightened the retainer but I don't know the cause and I can...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:47 pm
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Help With Milling Problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7475
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:46 pm
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Help With Milling Problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7475
Re: Help With Milling Problem
Harold/Bill Here is a photo of the pieces I modified and what they looked like prior. Neither the mill or lathe was much help due to the hardness. I used your suggestion on grinding - I ground the length of the larger, female hex down on the bench grinder then chucked it in the lathe and used a die ...
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Help With Milling Problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7475
Help With Milling Problem
I'm trying to modify a cheap import stud remover (designed to work like two jamb nuts) into a type of collet style stud remover. Part of the modification requires milling one piece down so it's not quite so long. It's about the size of a 3/4" socket and the metallurgy is very hard. My guess is ...
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:10 am
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17946
Re: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
I have to take it back. I just saw this one on ebay...
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:49 am
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17946
Re: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
spro - top jaws would be great!
I've noticed how this vise has been milled to allow easy access to the sliding jaw capscrews when the jaw is retracted. I have not seen that on any other Bridgeport vises.
I've noticed how this vise has been milled to allow easy access to the sliding jaw capscrews when the jaw is retracted. I have not seen that on any other Bridgeport vises.
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:18 am
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17946
Re: Glass Bead Blasting Old Mill Vice
Before and after vise freshening. Dis-assembled everything. Bead blasted, blow off, blow out, repeat and repeat. Washed, dried, masked off machined surfaces. Acid etch primer then Dark Machine Gray. I would like it darker but used what I had on hand. Lubed and re-assembled. It's quite large for my R...
- Tue May 28, 2019 11:31 am
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Bare Metal Protection
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17726
Re: Bare Metal Protection
Thank! I was going to try Gibbs but I'll go get me some of your recommendation at lunch!