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02-17-2019, 01:09 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread What did you do today? in General

Man, that right there is git'n 'er done Wierd; good job! More'n one way to skin a cat!:)

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02-17-2019, 10:44 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread OT - Train World in Brussels in General

Great pictures RB, thanks for posting! It's very interesting how our railroads evolved differently in appearance. Theirs look so different but are...

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02-17-2019, 07:49 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread 1938 Pontiac Master Cylinder Sleeve in General

Nice job on a grand ol' car and it looks to be in great shape! Gotta love those suicide doors. Thanks for posting.:) (ps: With my luck the...

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02-17-2019, 12:52 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Recently I had to make a more substantial encoder mount for the ORAC lathe; the 1st one was made in a rush & I realized it needed a pair of bearings...

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02-17-2019, 12:34 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Thanks, occasionally I do get to work on some stuff for me! I’m slowly putting together a fixed gantry CNC mill. I found some time to work on...

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02-16-2019, 08:54 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

...'nudder one: I made them a prototype air motor sliding driver from aluminum a couple years ago for them to test with & it worked fine. ...

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02-16-2019, 08:53 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

….more OT home shop machining stuff: In a search this morning for pics to attach with invoices to be sent to my neighbor’s co. I ran across some...

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02-11-2019, 05:41 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Thanks, I'm glad someone else feels the same. I recently modified what my dear sweet Mom used to say all the time and came up with a new version:...

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02-11-2019, 03:10 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

They weren't case hardened washers like I've done before; they'll cut OK with carbide. These weren't especially hard but some kind of weird alloy...

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02-11-2019, 12:14 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Thanks for all the great suggestions fellers.:D Sigh, more cool stuff to buy for a rainy day! Part of the service I'm able to provide to him (and...

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02-10-2019, 10:36 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Been there, done that, got the chipped insert! I checked the OD's on these 1st & they looked pretty good. I figured the soft tubing sleeve & the...

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02-10-2019, 09:09 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

They came out great & so far I haven’t heard a discouraging word so I guess they’re happy. Let’s see if they’re still happy when they get the...

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02-10-2019, 09:08 PM

DICKEYBIRD started a thread Is it OK to post OT (on topic) machining stuff? in General

Neighbor came over last week with his latest emergency project for the company he works for. He needed some washers of a precise ID & OD made from...

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02-09-2019, 03:24 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Replace my Chinese AXA parting tool holder in General

If you don't mind one little mod, these are great for the price....

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02-04-2019, 01:25 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread OT Somewhat- Mower Blades in General

I bought 2 "Gator" blades for mine & love 'em! 1 to use on the mower, 1 to sharpen at my leisure. So far I'm still on the 1st one after almost a...

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01-25-2019, 12:33 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread How frequently should I screw? in General

Oooohh, nice; a big a$$ Brute® machine base to build a CNC mill/router on. Aren't you the lucky guy!:cool: I have one m'self but alas, 'tis but...

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01-06-2019, 11:19 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread ER32 chucks in General

+1 on everything Matti said except the ER32 chuck that fits my EMCO C8 clone gets mounted into the 4 jaw. ...

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01-05-2019, 11:22 AM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread What did you do today? in General

Cool speed handle...I need to make one of those. What's the machine behind the hat?

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01-04-2019, 11:11 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Why even bother anymore with manual machines? in General

Wow, I thought I was the only the one who still uses it. Yay, Doug Yeager!

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01-02-2019, 03:37 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Cheap easy tool post grinder. in General

Just bumped into this discussion & remembered my project using a Sherline spindle from a few years ago. Still not complete but it's not too far from...

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12-15-2018, 09:30 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Taig CNC Mill Adventure in General

True 'dat! That's why I turned down the amperage & speed on my machines during the learning phase. That was 10 or 15 years ago. Guess what,...

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12-13-2018, 10:34 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Taig CNC Mill Adventure in General

Hiya RB, If you haven't joined the Centroid forum yet, please do: http://centroidcncforum.com/viewforum.php?f=60&sid=5a1ecf650e49191a993007b25d872201...

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12-10-2018, 02:21 PM

DICKEYBIRD replied to a thread Recommend an electronics enclosure? in General

I'd try ebay for a used Hoffman if you don't find something at the Alaska place above. Try for at least a 24"x24"x8". Used ones sometimes come...

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