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04-27-2013,
05:26 PM
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Thursday's Job....Blind hole end bell
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Nice repair MW, what material did you use for the bushing? Tim
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04-21-2013,
08:24 AM
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OT - the WORST car you've ever owned?
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The worst car I ever had was a 88 Olds Calais Quad 4. Bought it for my wife. The thing was a little hot rod, would run like a spotted a$$ed ape....
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04-18-2013,
02:59 PM
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How would you cut this?
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Jeremy, you could use a trepanning tool to cut a groove. Then a small (1/4") triangular carbide tool to hog out the cone in the middle. An...
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04-09-2013,
12:33 AM
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OT/Propane freezing
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Redneck solution, put the tank and regulator inside the pit:o Stand back...
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04-03-2013,
04:32 PM
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THIS is a machine shop
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Hey guys, I live in Abilene and know of these guys. If you are not from this area you may not know of the Cline Shale play. This is a huge...
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03-23-2013,
06:55 PM
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How do you calculate surface speed for facing?
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I mostly use HSS. The goal here is to produce the nicest finish as opposed to reducing tool wear. Jaakko, I have not used much carbide, I didn't...
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03-23-2013,
01:25 PM
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How do you calculate surface speed for facing?
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Mike, I will try different diameters for the calculation. I am just curious how others approach this. Paul, hadn't thought about the tool wear...
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03-23-2013,
12:25 PM
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How do you calculate surface speed for facing?
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When I face some material on the lathe, I usually calculate the surface speed based on the OD of the part. This is fine when the tool is at the outer...
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03-02-2013,
09:07 AM
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Enco Milling machine and lathe ideas
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dteegarden, if you will put your location in your profile maybe someone reading this thread is close enough to offer some help.
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02-26-2013,
07:32 PM
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Old timey machine shop, alive and well
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RWO, I live near Abilene and had not seen that story before. Thanks for posting it. I will be making a trip out to see them in the near future. I...
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02-21-2013,
02:04 PM
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Hey Evan, good to see you back. Hope your feeling up to snuff. Welcome Bob Tim
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Self unemployed since 98
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Merkel, Tx
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Machining, Aviation, Boating, Camping
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Sports Lighting Consultant/Contractor
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