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by Keyair
Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Thanks for the input! So, measured my setup. Almost exactly 6" from the mounting table to the lathe CL. The table is 6" wide(X) and 8" deep(Y). My Photobucket is now active again, so pics should be back. See pages 3 and 4 of this thread for pics of the machine if there is doubt on how...
by Keyair
Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Not posted for a while, but been busy making things! I finished then modified the ball turning attachment... Just made some dies for my beadroller, that have a 30mm radius. Will post some pics in a bit. I have an issue/question I need help with... To do some of the things I am planning, I need a &qu...
by Keyair
Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Here is my recently built ball turning attachment !
by Keyair
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Here are links for Chrome, and FF. FireFox https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/photobucket-embedded-fix/?src=search%20https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/photobucket-embedded-fix/?src=search Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embed-fix/naolkcpnnlofnng...
by Keyair
Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Yup, I did use PB, and had done for years, assuming that they would be stable and honest with their service... but they SUCK, and deserve to suffer a painful Corporate death. However... anyone using Chrome or Firefox can easily download a "Plugin" that bypasses the PB block so you can see ...
by Keyair
Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Update time! Been working hard in my shop. Recently built/modified a bunch of tools to push some projects forward. Built a sheet metal station that includes an English wheel, planishing hammer and bead roller attached to one central spine. I also added an outrigger that has a 2" trailer hitch r...
by Keyair
Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

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by Keyair
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

LOL, looks good doesn't it!

Wiped the whole body down with Acetone, masked it, and spray painted it with Rustoleum silver metallic.
Column, chuck and plate were soaked with WD40 and rubbed clean with a red scotch pad.
Simple stuff!
by Keyair
Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:19 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Good! Not much to report recently with the mill use. Just been working to reconfigure my garage a bit. Made a rolling table to support my sheet metal machine, and a few other tools. Sold a few things... Bought a few things! Igauging DRO was ordered recently, so might need some help with that! Bee ba...
by Keyair
Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

So, If I could ask politely... onto some other stuff, that was in the Hossfeld tooling box, that I need some help ID'ing... I have 2x of these... about 6" diameter... assume a face plate for a Lathe... but what type? Backside... http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/sjkeysj/Garage/f120f07e-74...
by Keyair
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Also completed the restoration on the 6" Horton 4 jaw chuck... it's come a long way! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/sjkeysj/Garage/e187f76b-f3bb-46ad-b76f-09e8606fd06f_zpsvufz2bkd.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/sjkeysj/Garage/d2c2826a-f055-40d8-8701-d939598c5a80_zpswawlxpr...
by Keyair
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask 1720
Replies: 197
Views: 157140

Re: Shoptask 1720

Aside from that, I have been busy cleaning up my Estate sale stuff... Turned this rusty 1/2hp Columbia Drill Press into a functional addition... http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q143/sjkeysj/Garage/f2293d42-3bf5-4f71-b640-6dc23c4f25b7_zps4t3f1vts.jpg Now... my old 'Mini-Me" Drill press will g...