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3C Collet Chuck, etc
I recently attempted to make a 3C collet chuck to fit the 3MT taper in my lathe. This seemed to go OK but the first try was not a good fit (rear of the collet fit sloppy) so I made another which
By John <moran03@...> · #403 ·
Problems at the Mini Mill site?
Concerning the sister site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini- mill, ...I added a message about tramming the mini mill over a week ago but it was never posted on the board. Also, I notice that there
By dds6263 · #425 ·
Spindle Runout on 7x14
Hi to all! New here [and to machining] and having a great ime learning a new craft. I got a 7x14 from MicroMark. Lots of small problems, but my big one is spindle runout. I am getting just under
By roycemachine · #422 ·
Re: beginner needs help
The "restricted" means you have to join the group to access the files. Since it's an open group, joining is
By Roy · #402 ·
Re: steel alloys
Thank you all for the various replies, they were very helpful
By Rich Kleinhenz <woodnpen@...> · #401 ·
Re: beginner needs help
Thanks for the advice unfortunately I can't download the file. Yahoo says something about them being restricted But I am practicing and enjoying it thanks again mike > >
By mikeaita1 · #400 ·
Re: steel alloys
to keep steel rust free, i have a long plant trough with lid that is 30 inch by 7 inch by 7 inch. it has about an inch deep filling of 50/50 parrafin and oil. the occaisional swill round keeps
By david <davidalan@...> · #399 ·
Re: steel alloys
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Richard Kleinhenz <woodnpen@o...> wrote: ... > ... Or is there some way of tell what you got? I don't mean > telling stainless steel from aluminum, but 12L14
By Richard Albers <rralbers@...> · #398 ·
Re: steel alloys
<woodnpen@o...> wrote: Basically, you have to take the supplier's word for it. If he lies a lot, find another supplier, or a favorite salesperson. Only at that particular supplier's lot. I have
By Richard Albers <rralbers@...> · #397 ·
Re: steel alloys
If you meant to leave a message, it didn't get here...
By Richard Albers <rralbers@...> · #396 ·
Re: steel alloys
There is not universal color coding system, each metal foundry has its own, or smaller shops make there own. I worked in a tool and die shop a couple years ago that used white for d2, yellow for
By smurf707 <smurf707@...> · #395 ·
use of vernier height gauge
hi can anyone suggest a site that explains how to set up and use a vernier height gauge? appreciate any help. Peter
By pyapster <pyapster@...> · #420 ·
Re: Collett Chucks and Band Saws
In message <d0.37cc19b2.2bc83719@...>, silectric@... writes Warco has a "portable" one at UKP175ish Cheers Guy -- Guy Morgan
By Guy Morgan <guy@...> · #424 ·
Re: steel alloys
the colours are the spec for the material. if it is painted at one end, then always cut from the other end and leave the marks on DAVID
By david <davidalan@...> · #394 ·
Re: steel alloys
If I know what it is, I somehow keep track of it, even the cutoffs. This may be by label or segregation. Mine is stored in a shed. My philosophy is if it can rust, it will. I once sprayed some
By Jim E. <jim0000@...> · #393 ·
Re: need an advice
Become very acquainted with the local Customs personnel: http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/ Graciously, Jim Lakewood, CA
By Jim E. <jim0000@...> · #392 ·
Re: Mini Band Saws
Have a walk into Machine Mart and have a look at their CBS45MD bandsaw and see if it's possible to remove the legs on a permanent basis. It looks identical to the �169.00 HV128 from Chesters (only
By Steve Thompson <sk.thompson@...> · #423 ·
Re: Mini Band Saws
Lathemaster dot com has a benchtop bandsaw that is cheaper, looks like it might be a pretty good deal. I have seen the benchtop bandsaw on ebay also Clint
By Clint D <driggars@...> · #391 ·
Re: Collett Chucks and Band Saws
In the US, Harbor Freight sells some that cost quite a bit less than $450. Charlie
By Charlie Starks · #389 ·
Mini Band Saws
There are cheaper ones in the UK, but none as compact as this one, which makes it ideal where space is limited. It can be bench mounted, all the cheaper ones seem to be on floor trolleys. Sorry to
By silectric@... · #390 ·