Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" <cobra_neil@a...> wrote:
> Hi all,
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> Here is a sketch of what I need to make (> 20 pieces).
> http://www.narwani.org/neil/stuff/ME02-perspective.jpg
>
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Roy
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Round Enclosure Processes?
Hi all,
Here is a sketch of what I need to make (> 20 pieces).
http://www.narwani.org/neil/stuff/ME02-perspective.jpg
The unit will be used for gauges for my, and a friend's
car.
This will be my
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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#182
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Re: Homier vs. HF?
Jerry,
The frame/ways are available at LMS and generally in stock.
As to which brand, the quality is about the same, and any differences
are within individual examples and there are quality control
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Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...>
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#179
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Re: Welcome to 7x12minilathe
Hii Friends,
My name is Frank and I m realy happy to join this group which i feel is of great importance to me.Workin in this field for almost 6 years , I hop[e i can contribute as well.
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frank fr <x1professional@...>
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#180
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Lathe question
Hello, I am considering purchasing a second larger lathe. My first being a Sherline.
I am considering the lathe from Samuel Machinery and thought I would ask the group about the lathes and company
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Scott A. Stephens
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#181
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Re: Homier vs. HF?
is it possible to get the rail bed for the 12" lathe?
Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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#178
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Re: New Member - Question on forming curves
Another way to do this without special tooling is to
work the carriage handwheel together with the
cross-feed using a rounded tool. With a little
practice you can cut a reasonably smooth
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Frank Hoose
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#177
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Re: Homier vs. HF?
Get the 7x12. There used to be some cost justification
for the 7x10, but not anymore. The 7x12 is much more
versatile due to the extra 4" length.
Frank Hoose
http://www.mini-lathe.com
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Frank Hoose
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#176
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
I would still go for the Homier 7x12 (even if I had to pay shipping)
as it's only $299 and is 4 inches longer.
- Brice
http://www.MiniatureMachines.com
<tjk2000us2000@y...>" <tjk2000us2000@y...>
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Brice D. Hornback, KA8MAV <[email protected]> <bdh@...>
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#175
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Homier vs. HF?
OK the wife TOLD me to go get a lathe!!!! I see HF's 7x10 is down to
$329.00. 7x10, 7x12 they both are big enough for what I want.I have
been to mini_lathe.com but can't make up my mind. Any
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tjk2000us2000 <[email protected]>
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#173
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
Eric,
Go to Homier's web site. Click events/shows button. You have to log on
as a member(free)and they will send a list of sales within 50 miles of
your address.
By the way I see Harbor
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tjk2000us2000 <[email protected]>
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#174
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
Eric,
Unless the info is on thier website, I don't know. I just happened to
see the flyer in our local newspaper. They seem to come thru here
about every 6 months.
Matt
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kf4zgz <[email protected]> <kf4zgz@...>
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#172
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
Hi Matt, thanks for your quick reply. How do I find out where the next traveling
show will be? I really would like to avoid the shipping charges.
Thanks,
Eric Wolfe
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phrak9 <[email protected]> <phrak9@...>
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#171
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
I suppose I should specify, I would like preowned equipment.
-Eric
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phrak9 <[email protected]> <phrak9@...>
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#170
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
OOPS!!! I goofed...it's a 7x12. < hanging head in shame>
sorry, Matt
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kf4zgz <[email protected]> <kf4zgz@...>
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#169
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Re: Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
Eric, you wrote....
tooling.
Do a Google for Homier Distributing.....I got mine at one of their
traveling sales a few weeks ago. The price is the best I've seen.
They have the " Speedway Series"
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kf4zgz <[email protected]> <kf4zgz@...>
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#168
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Wanted 7x12 Lathe or Mini Mill
I am interested in buying a 7x12 Lathe and/or a mini mill with tooling.
Near Riverside CA
Eric Wolfe
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phrak9 <[email protected]> <phrak9@...>
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#167
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Re: Compund Slide Slop
Backlash of .004 on the mini-lathe compound is actually rather good,
but the compound is not adjustable as delivered. There is a method of
machining and tapping a brass plate of abount 1/4" flat
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Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...>
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#166
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Re: Boring Lathe Chuck
The spindle bore is limiting - it's a bit under 13/16". It can be
reamed to 13/16" (see the "Al's reamer" file in the 7x10 group, for a
loaner reamer.)
The 4" 3 jaw chuck that Wholesale tool
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Roy
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#165
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Boring Lathe Chuck
Is there a way to bore (ream) the stock lathe chuck out so it will
pass larger stock? If not what are the recommendations for an after
market chuck. I would like to be able to pass at least 7/8"
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bt99ss <[email protected]>
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#164
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