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04-26-2013,
02:18 AM
Tony
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DIY post hole digger -- good idea / bad idea?
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Thanks all.. good info here. After some reading and video watching, I think with the rocky soil we've got here it may be more trouble than its...
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04-25-2013,
05:49 AM
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DIY post hole digger -- good idea / bad idea?
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Just want to preface by saying I don't own a post hole digger -- nor do I think I really need one -- though one sure would be handy to have. I'd...
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04-14-2013,
11:28 AM
Tony
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no dovetail cutter? no problem. Introducing --- Weld-on dovetails.
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just found these.. made plug-welded / off-the-saw dovetails.. 3 or 4. I was worried they'd come loose sooner or later but they're holding up fine...
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04-14-2013,
11:23 AM
Tony
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no dovetail cutter? no problem. Introducing --- Weld-on dovetails.
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Mine are like John S's I believe, single large dovetail on the back, opposite what OP shows.. holders are are breeze too make, though for some...
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04-11-2013,
03:24 PM
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Nova; Ancient Computer
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there's a 'modern marvels' version on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9szOk7ZdN0
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04-11-2013,
02:09 PM
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Machinist calculator for $1
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no way you'd find trig charts at a dollar store -- the cost way more than that. :)
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04-11-2013,
02:07 PM
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Forming a bowl
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I believe you're talking about metal spinning -- but I don't know enough about it to tell you if 4130 is out of the question. I don't think a...
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04-11-2013,
08:16 AM
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My Taper Attachment -- and Backlash
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Perhaps. It's all 5/8" CRS, though. I'll have a look around with an indicator. Again, not a big deal in practice -- just bugs me not knowing...
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04-11-2013,
07:51 AM
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My Taper Attachment -- and Backlash
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Yes I use the compound to set DOC -- I think thats the only way in'it? In the image above you can see it set perpendicular to the lathe axis. ...
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04-11-2013,
06:15 AM
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My Taper Attachment -- and Backlash
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Whipped this up not long ago and I wish I'd made it sooner. Little beefier than it probably needs to be but was made from materials I had on hand:...
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04-10-2013,
06:15 AM
Tony
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Grinder; Please help identify (pic)
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So I think I'm going to go have a look at this thing. Any tips? What to look out for in a T&C grinder? I likely won't take an indicator with...
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04-09-2013,
04:11 PM
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Grinder; Please help identify (pic)
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I'm in Italy, sorry, thought I had that in my profile. And yes i saw the same ad, looks like there's not a lot of interest in this machine (or in...
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04-09-2013,
12:29 PM
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Telescoping Bore Gages
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Somehow in the last 10 years I managed to lose one of my bore gages and, wouldn't you know it, its always the one I seem to need. So I'm shopping...
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04-09-2013,
12:23 PM
Tony
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Grinder; Please help identify (pic)
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Thanks TGT, very helpful. Made some calls this morning but unfortunately no info on the machine. Managed to talk to a service center, older guy who...
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04-08-2013,
02:22 PM
Tony
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Grinder; Please help identify (pic)
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thanks for the quick response TGT.. "need" is a strong word.. but mostly I think I'd like it to make small tooling.. parallels, V blocks.. sharpening...
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04-08-2013,
02:05 PM
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Grinder; Please help identify (pic)
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A grinder just came up somewhat locally that looks like it has a fair bit of tooling with it at a decent price (for this area!). Labelled Tacchella...
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04-04-2013,
12:46 PM
Tony
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Tips on making swivel pads for clamps?
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Note to self: Always check Frank's site before asking question. Thanks!
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04-04-2013,
10:02 AM
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Tips on making swivel pads for clamps?
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Forest: interesting! I was thinking of turning the ball on the end of the screw, then using a ball mill to plunge into the pad.. and somehow...
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04-04-2013,
04:02 AM
Tony
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Tips on making swivel pads for clamps?
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Envious of BF's welding table I thought I'd get off my bum and finally try a little experiment. Went out and borrowed a large mag base drill and...
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04-02-2013,
04:13 PM
Tony
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making bull nose centers?
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I couldn't tell you the last time I needed a bull nose center -- Maybe I just don't work enough with pipe, hollows, etc.. but got to thinking it...
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03-29-2013,
02:34 AM
Tony
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welding table
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Congrats Black, that looks like a great table.. I've always wondered what it'd be like working with something like that.. keep us posted.. but...
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03-25-2013,
03:10 PM
Tony
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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Well turns out I'm an idiot and the distinguished Mr. Barrington is correct.. I put it in the wrong hole. :( I moved the red wire down to the same...
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03-25-2013,
12:52 PM
Tony
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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I'll double check. I can read the numbers, just away from the machine at the moment. Had a thought.. the RED button shown in the pictures.. which...
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03-25-2013,
12:05 PM
Tony
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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Ok.. maybe I'm only just starting to get it. The "Craig & Derricot" would be the mechanical lever on the face of the lathe that gets the show...
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03-25-2013,
10:53 AM
Tony
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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I've had a little time to stare at this and I think I could figure it out with a meter. Yes I have the release switch, no push buttons, but thats...
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03-25-2013,
10:07 AM
Tony
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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Thanks Max.. I didn't have an electrical diagram in my version of the manual but I did happen to find this in another version. I see no note of...
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03-25-2013,
08:27 AM
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lathe contactor problem? -- need help
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I'm not an electrician -- probably couldn't even play one on tv. Any help greatly appreciated! so little back story.. colchester student. ...
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03-18-2013,
08:29 AM
Tony
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Go nuts for Chess
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brilliant!
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03-18-2013,
06:46 AM
Tony
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These Inserts really for Cast Iron only?
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Lathe is a colchester student. I've never really ventured past 30thou DOC. Am willing to give it a go, though. Don't know about that HR thing but...
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03-18-2013,
04:49 AM
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stripped bolt / hard hole
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thanks all, torch did the trick! I was worried at first because of the heat treated part. (this is blind hole by the way!) at first it didn't...
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