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Re: Difficulty Using a Parting Tool on my 7 x 12
WD, a little late in the response, but I'll add my 2 cents worth, maybe it's already been covered. I had some trouble initially with parting, but here's what I did. I double checked the height,
By Ed Paradis <eparadis@...> · #313 ·
Re: Lathe chuck in drill press?
6061 aluminum, 2.25" OD. I've hand-sanded a few sample pieces which will be sent off for anodizing tomorrow. But my research tells me that anodizing actually shows up flaws more than hides it, so
By Neil <cobra_neil@...> · #312 ·
Re: Lathe chuck in drill press?
Neil, What are the dimensions of the parts you're trying to sand? Are they wood? B Flint
By bbftx <bflint@...> · #310 ·
Adjustable Backplate
There was some talk of adjustable backplates a while back. Here's an update. I just completed an adjustable backplate for the 5" 3-jaw chuck sold by J&L Industrial. I posted a few pictures in the
By bbftx <bflint@...> · #309 ·
Frog CNC Controller
Hi all, I thought you might be interested in our very low cost Frog CNC controller. The Frog controller is designed for lathes, mills, rotary tables, and a variety of custom applications. It adds
By tomwolfnoe <twolf@...> · #311 ·
Lathe chuck in drill press?
Hi all, Until I decide which way I want to go with a lathe, would anyone here know if it's possible to (easily) fit a lathe chuck on a drill press? No, I don't intend to do any cutting/turning on
By Neil <cobra_neil@...> · #308 ·
Re: Shimming a toolpost
Here's a link to the QCTP compound mod: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Modifications/JWE_QCTP/JWE_QCTP.htm Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com --- "bbftx
By Frank Hoose · #307 ·
Re: Shimming a toolpost
Roy, I agree that cutting hardened shims with shop scissors will mess the scissors up. I avoided that annoyance by not trying to cut the feeler gauges! I used 'em as is. They rarely got in the way
By bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...> · #306 ·
Re: Shimming a toolpost
It's easier to shim between the tool & the toolpost; if you rubberband the shims to the tool, they're ready to go when you change tools. Feeler gauges are annoying to use because they're
By Roy · #305 ·
Re: Shimming a toolpost
You can shim under the toolbit itself. Feeler gauges are a convenient thing to use, since you can adjust to within a .001 pretty easily. Go to www.sears.com and type this part number into the
By bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...> · #304 ·
Shimming a toolpost
I know I should know this but ... My tools are hitting below the center of a workpiece and I need move the tool higher. I assume I shim the tool holder around the toolpost but with what? Is there a
By kdoney_63021 <[email protected]> <kdoney_63021@...> · #303 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
John, Very clever arrangement, I like it. As you say there is an upside and downside. Upside is, quickly put in place with little in parts ... except the QCTP. Using the compound on a slotted
By Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...> · #301 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
Hi Clay, I'm a newbie too and have been experimenting with milling in my lathe with mixed results. I added a QC toolpost and found that this allows a crude vertical adjustment via the tool height;
By John <[email protected]> <moran03@...> · #300 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
Clay, I agree with the other two responses. However, while I would not purchase a milling attachment, you may wish to try the Varmint Al homemade approach as an exercise. And to keep the cost of
By Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...> · #299 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
Clay The mill/drill being offered by Homier might be an alternative, it is 199.00 which is only 70.00 than the attachment and will do a lot more work Clint
By Clint D <driggars@...> · #298 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
Clay, I've travelled the same road you are embarking on. I've milled on my 7x12 and on a Burke horizontal miller I bought last fall. I used the Taig milling attachment on my 7x12. You can get it
By bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...> · #297 ·
Re: Newbie Questions
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By Helibuff <helibuff@...> · #302 ·
Newbie Questions
I'm finally up and running with my new 7 X 12 and I am having a ball! I would first like to thank all the 'old timers' (who are probably much younger than I) for all the help I have already gotten
By ccarlile1 <[email protected]> · #296 ·
Re: CAD drafting standards?
Neil, I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but here are a couple of URLs that define symbols and
By bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...> · #294 ·
CAD drafting standards?
Would any of you be able to point me to a decent online tutorial/reference of CAD drafting standards? Been a looonnnggg time since I've done any of this, and I want to re-learn the symbols for finish
By Neil <cobra_neil@...> · #293 ·