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by Rich_Carlstedt
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot glue gun
Replies: 15
Views: 64529

Re: Hot glue gun

Hot melt glue is awesome, but as Clint Eastwood said in "Dirty Harry" - "A man has to know his Limits" So it is with Hot Melt--don't get mad at it for failing. just know it's limits ! I have had the same gun for 40 years. It is a gun made by the hot melt maker Bostik , and is a B...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Tailstock Position Accuracy?
Replies: 7
Views: 51577

Re: Tailstock Position Accuracy?

............................................................. Rich - Are you saying that you had the same diameter piece in the chuck and tailstock? I can see that when properly aligned you would then get that OD measurement across both pieces together. I noticed that the clamp would create an upwa...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Tailstock Position Accuracy?
Replies: 7
Views: 51577

Re: Tailstock Position Accuracy?

Here is another method that does not use a indicator.. only a Mike ! We used this in a shop that moved the tailstock off center for taper turning ( a lot ) but it was effective, and not jumpy We selected what we had a lot of.. 2" CRS shafting, so there were lots of cutoffs We made another cente...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Tailstock Position Accuracy?
Replies: 7
Views: 51577

Re: Tailstock Position Accuracy?

There are several things to check before you reach a decision on accuracy The first is readings clamped and un-clamped to the bed ways Then readings with the barrel clamped and un-clamped Then readings with the barrel extended fully, both clamped and un-clamped ` then install a center and check Soun...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel
Replies: 32
Views: 209753

Re: Repairing the fratured spokes on the cast iron drive wheel

I don't see a broken spoke, but do see a crack
Is this what you mean ?
Rich
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by Rich_Carlstedt
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: 10" Yuasa Rotory table
Replies: 17
Views: 26534

Re: 10" Yuasa Rotory table

I have a 12" NEWS RT, which is made by Yuasa and it looks identical as yours I never checked the plug you also have on yours, as mine is a perfect.750 fit for dowels--Not threaded I assume it is a MT # 3 but never checked, however Grizzly has a "Yuasa Type" RT , which looks like a cop...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Boring for Chuck Jaws?
Replies: 25
Views: 27047

Re: Boring for Chuck Jaws?

The angled sides look like they were finished with a belt sander ( cheap chuck) using the cutout plate will not load the jaws properly, especially since it is aluminum as you only get a light load. Do not drill with a hand drill Try a new carbide drill, and do it in a drill press with down force and...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Boring for Chuck Jaws?
Replies: 25
Views: 27047

Re: Boring for Chuck Jaws?

If you feel the masonary bit is too iffy, Push the drill up as far into the drilling chuck as possible. This will put the jaws on the flutes, not the shank and give you more stability for starting .Use as high a speed as possible , like 3500 RPM and don't be afraid of spaying some water on the drill...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best tap for hard steel.
Replies: 20
Views: 27876

Re: Best tap for hard steel.

OSG makes taps for super hard steel . its called EXO Taps
We tapped H11 steel at 54-56 RC where others just broke.
They are my favorite tap
Yes, Moly D is good fluid, so is Anchor- Lube , especially for Stainless Steel

Rich
by Rich_Carlstedt
Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Oversize For Grinding Finish size
Replies: 6
Views: 5792

Re: Oversize For Grinding Finish size

Yes, warping occurs easily on shafts. It mostly comes from chilling the shaft incorrectly. when dunking it in oil ect. ALways, Always induce the shaft vertically into the bath to reduce or eliminate linear warpage. Rich PS You see this when guuys swirl the shaft/rod in circle 8's in the pail . It ma...
by Rich_Carlstedt
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Painting the lathe?
Replies: 4
Views: 2666

Re: Painting the lathe?

My friend spayed a coat of gray Sherwin Williams "machine" paint on my Boxford 25 years ago Holds up wonderfully Just know that all "Gloss' paints are much harder than "Satin" or "flat"paints because of additives ( or lack there of ) Paint Chemist told me that .......
by Rich_Carlstedt
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bifocal safety glasses
Replies: 15
Views: 10500

Re: Bifocal safety glasses

I use 1.50 for computer work and for seeing my work on the lathe, but I can't read my micrometers or plans/books with them - need 2.50 for that. Can anyone recommend a good rugged pair of bifocal safety glasses? Steve Rather than getting new glasses , look at the McMaster Carr link that was posted ...