The Home Machinist!

Rex wrote:Would photos help?

That would be great!

As a relative new person to machining myself, I can understand maybe having some doubts about your acquisitions. Only you know what it is you hope to do, how much space you have, etc. But if I were in your position, I would hang on to them for a while, at least. I don't think either of them are over...

That's probably true for many of us.

Probably just vanity. So the machinist could make sure his hair was combed and he didn't have grease on his face before leaving his station. Though I suppose they could also be used to get a chip out of your eye. It is (widely?) reported that guys used to routinely hide a buck or two underneath them...

I've been looking at rotary tables for my Millrite for a while and am getting closer to pulling the trigger, but I have a question about size. I have the standard 7" x 27" table -- what is the most practical size RT to use? I've been leaning toward an 8", but wondered if a 10" is...

Very cool! Nice restoration, too.

I think that may be the one!

Thanks.

My metalworking is conducted more along the lines of woodworking where I cut, test, sand and test until it fits. I can "sneak" up to an accurate fit, but not with the repeatability required of a precision machinist like yourself. This technique absolutely has its place in metalworking and...

Someone has earlier posted some very helpful photos showing the proper profile. I thought I had saved them, but couldn't find them later.

So I, too, would appreciate any tips on this.

Thanks, Ted.

Yeah, I don't think I could ever part with it; I'm a sentimental fool (with a rather full house as a consequence!) So the plan is to supplement it.

Nice...

Awesome way to remember Dad! Listen carefully, the lathe may be saying "Thrice his size." Thanks, I do miss dad and working with his tools both reminds me of him and keeps him close to me. And I hope it's not saying "thrice". I think I can squeeze a 12" x 36" in somewh...