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
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John <moran03@...>
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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
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dds6263
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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
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roycemachine
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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
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Roy
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Re: steel alloys
Thank you all for the various replies, they were very helpful
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Rich Kleinhenz <woodnpen@...>
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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
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mikeaita1
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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
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david <davidalan@...>
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Re: steel alloys
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Richard Kleinhenz
<woodnpen@o...> wrote:
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> ... Or is there some way of tell what you got? I don't mean
> telling stainless steel from aluminum, but 12L14
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Richard Albers <rralbers@...>
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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
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Richard Albers <rralbers@...>
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Re: steel alloys
If you meant to leave a message, it didn't get here...
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Richard Albers <rralbers@...>
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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
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smurf707 <smurf707@...>
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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
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pyapster <pyapster@...>
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Re: Collett Chucks and Band Saws
In message <d0.37cc19b2.2bc83719@...>, silectric@... writes
Warco has a "portable" one at UKP175ish
Cheers
Guy
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Guy Morgan
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Guy Morgan <guy@...>
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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
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david <davidalan@...>
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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
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Jim E. <jim0000@...>
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Re: need an advice
Become very acquainted with the local Customs personnel:
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/
Graciously,
Jim
Lakewood, CA
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Jim E. <jim0000@...>
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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
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Steve Thompson <sk.thompson@...>
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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
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Clint D <driggars@...>
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Re: Collett Chucks and Band Saws
In the US, Harbor Freight sells some that cost quite a bit less than $450.
Charlie
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Charlie Starks
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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
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silectric@...
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