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Re: Basic problem? & a new question
Yup...2mm is a little tough to work around. It reminds me though Capt. Ken that recently I saw an article on an extremely simple EDM that was just a vertical slide that lowered an electrode into a
By walsh2002bc <me.walsh@...> · #38 ·
Re: Basic problem? & a new question
http://www.LittleMachineShop.com
By Brice D. Hornback <bdh@...> · #39 ·
Re: Basic problem? & a new question
--- In 7x12minilathe@y..., "Capt Ken Appleby" <captkenn@m...> wrote: Unfortunately, in the UK, Alum is no > longer readily obtainable "at the local pharmacist. You might try a taxidermist shop or a
By fromday2 <aldayis@...> · #40 ·
Re: Basic problem? & a new question
Here it is: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/default.php Paul, Central OR Jerry Smith wrote:
By Paul W. Chamberlain <pwc@...> · #41 ·
Re: 7x12 questions, I am new
Sean, You can find a lot of info that may answer your questions here: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Versions/Versions.htm Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com --- Smurf707
By Frank Hoose · #42 ·
Re: Turning Brass and Aluminum on a 7x14
I use brass strips from the local hobby shop. They come in 12" length, different thickness and widths. I cut them to size and form them around the jaws like a second skin. That way I don't need four
By Paul W. Chamberlain <pwc@...> · #43 ·
Re: 7x12 questions, I am new
There was quite a discussion on another group awhile back. The economy minded supported the Homier 7x12. The members that had purchased the Micro-Mark 7x14 were very pleased with that lathe. It is
By Paul W. Chamberlain <pwc@...> · #44 ·
Re: 7x12 questions, I am new
Yeh I have been checking out that www.mini-lathe.com page , very imformative. I am on a budget so I probably will stick with the homier, they have exact sma eones on ebay with only $50 for
By Smurf707 <smurf707@...> · #45 ·
Lathe Accuracy
Good Morning: Finally received the new HS assembly from Homier, and carefully swapped out the internals from the original. After installing the "new" hs, and squaring it to the bed, I
By ntdefeo · #46 ·
Re: Lathe Accuracy
Nick, which way is it tapered, small end to the headstock or tailstock? If your lathe is bolted down that can twist the bed and swpping parts will not help. Try loosening the bolts holding down
By Bob Sunley · #48 ·
Re: Basic problem? & a new question
for spare parts i ring the machine mart parts line, pay by switch and take delivery via post. always had good service and plenty of help DAVID WILLIAMS BOLTON ENGLAND davidalan@... l
By david <davidalan@...> · #47 ·
Re: Indexable Inserts
It's all about the center hole: "T" means it's countersunk, "M" means it's not. Graciously, Jim Lakewood, CA
By Jim E. <jim0000@...> · #49 ·
Re: Lathe Accuracy
Good Afternoon, Bob: The taper is smaller toward the headstock. The lathe is not bolted down, but is sitting on a 1 1/2" workbench that is level. Am wondering if bolting the bed down will
By ntdefeo · #50 ·
Re: Lathe Accuracy
Good Afternoon, Bob: The taper is smaller toward the headstock. The lathe is not bolted down, but is sitting on a 1 1/2" workbench that is level. Am wondering if bolting the bed down will
By ntdefeo · #51 ·
took the Plunge...
Well tonight I order one fo the homier type Lathes (7x12) off of Ebay for $299 since I am to poor to afford anything better, I barely scrounged up enough. lol its my only christmas present and I
By Smurf707 <smurf707@...> · #52 ·
Re: took the Plunge...
Let's put it this way... you did not make a "bad" choice. All of the 7x series lathes are capable of the same work. Some just have more included features, but most of those can be added later if
By Paul W. Chamberlain <pwc@...> · #53 ·
Re: took the Plunge...
I chose this one manly for price, but I have some thigns in mind. I been reading alot of the pages that people make and am amazed at the stuff they design and build!! I actaully was planning on
By Smurf707 <smurf707@...> · #54 ·
Re: took the Plunge...
Sean, I come from a different background, I am a knifemaker and a blacksmith. I use a 2 x 72 belt grinder, which is common in the knife trade. Which I built both of the ones I have. I just got
By Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...> · #55 ·
Re: took the Plunge...
Thanks for replying Jerry, yeh knifemaking always intrested me, though it was cool same with blacksmith. Do you jsut make knifes for yourself or do you custom make them and people order or ask
By Smurf707 <smurf707@...> · #56 ·
Re: took the Plunge...
Sean, I am not going to say that anybody famous has one of my knives, but a few firefighters do carry them as crash knives. I spend 50 to 70 percent of my time making knives. The rest is
By Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...> · #57 ·