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05-19-2013,
09:02 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Southbend 9" Spindle thread size!! Boxford?
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Boxford used Southbend drawings to make lathes during the WW 11 under the Lend Lease program The threads are 60 degrees. I have a Boxford 1963~...
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05-19-2013,
08:22 PM
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New Dorian AXA QCTP
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Rare Issue ? My 36 year old Aloris still tightens as it did years ago. I just checked it and found a new holder required 27 degrees to tighten,...
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05-15-2013,
08:47 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Stainless steel screws freezing up? What's up?
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Right on Jaakko ! Where we have the problem ( In my previous stated case) , is buying the screws from the machine maker in Germany. He sends us...
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05-14-2013,
08:06 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Stainless steel screws freezing up? What's up?
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Well, at least you can read the strength rating on the inch bolt ! Inch bolts are marked on the heads with strength standards, for instance grade...
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05-14-2013,
07:40 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Polishing crankshaft journals?
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What you want to look for is what is called a "Superfinisher" It was invented by Chrysler back in the 30" as a means of getting a superior lower...
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05-13-2013,
05:53 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Stainless steel screws freezing up? What's up?
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Quote Originally Posted by Rich Carlstedt View Post Jaakko I assume you have no idea what we are talking about. Metric folks think they...
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53 replies | 4620 view(s)
05-12-2013,
03:47 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Double row angular contact ball bearings?
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Yes, generally such bearings ( 5300 ie) do not require loading and work with pumps or applications that you want to limit axial movement. All ball...
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7 replies | 397 view(s)
05-12-2013,
03:35 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Double row angular contact ball bearings?
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I should have asked if you were referring to a one piece double row bearing such as a SKF 5300 ? They are already preloaded and are meant to be...
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7 replies | 397 view(s)
05-12-2013,
03:30 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Double row angular contact ball bearings?
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Jaakko Depends if they are "DT" ground ? Usually "DT" are sold in pairs (for spindles etc) DT grounds means the bearing you mentioned are...
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05-12-2013,
01:53 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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I drove about 730 miles today...
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Guessing who sees the most "Toy's" errrrr "Tools" in the photo could be a fun job here ? First time I have ever seen a Surface Plate used to...
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05-12-2013,
01:44 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Self-made: motor pulley
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No doubt you have slippage. Get a belt with notches on the inside to handle a tighter radius. I assume you used the same belt and maybe the belt...
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28 replies | 1951 view(s)
05-12-2013,
01:29 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Shop vac recommendations
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Have used the same Sears Shop-vac for 20+ years It is a 1 or 1 1/2 HP unit with the corrugated filter ( YES !) The vac is outside the shop, so I...
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21 replies | 1169 view(s)
05-09-2013,
06:59 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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OT: Truly punishing
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I see you all have an ear for corn ! Rich
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05-07-2013,
06:06 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Glass vs magnetic
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Better depends on the MANUFACTURER and the environment . You have three types of scales Rack and pinion-- Can have repeatability to .000050 " Can...
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12 replies | 946 view(s)
05-06-2013,
06:50 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Grizzly DRO Accuracy
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Lots of issues before you can determine what process is correct. Did you run Y axis in and out with the indicator against the angle plate to assure...
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10 replies | 699 view(s)
05-04-2013,
09:28 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Safety hazard with treadmill motors
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My wife was using our treadmill and it threw her on the floor when the motor suddenly went to full speed. She refuses to use it, even though she was...
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05-04-2013,
08:01 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Miniature angle iron needed
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When I have needed small steel angles , I get small steel square tubing and slit it. 3/4 x 3/4 makes 4 angles 5/16 per leg. Can always make...
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05-04-2013,
08:00 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Miniature angle iron needed
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When I have needed small steel angles , I get small steel square tubing and slit it. 3/4 x 3/4 makes 4 angles 5/16 per leg. Can always make...
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15 replies | 1158 view(s)
05-03-2013,
07:54 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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cast iron definition
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The Cast Iron surface plate is much thinner and has webbed legs.. Probably has only 20 % of the weight of a solid block of CI for the same size. A...
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21 replies | 1311 view(s)
05-03-2013,
07:46 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Concrete Floor Thickness for Shop
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Surprised that no one here, other than jep24601 is aware of the cheapest and easiest way to get free concrete. I was made aware of this 50 years...
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74 replies | 4377 view(s)
05-01-2013,
07:00 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Boring deep holes, how do you keep the chips from piling up on the bar?
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I didn't mean reversing the lathe rotation. I meant turning the boring bar over ( upside down) and raising it so the cutting edge is on the...
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13 replies | 686 view(s)
05-01-2013,
06:52 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Machine Axis & DRO Letter Designation
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An example was to see was our 5 axis CNC 5" Horizontal Boring mill with a window of 96 " x 72 " by 60" The table ( L to R ) was X (96") The...
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12 replies | 533 view(s)
04-30-2013,
09:48 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Boring deep holes, how do you keep the chips from piling up on the bar?
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Reverse the boring bar by turning it upside down. "IF" your lathe is heavy enough, and you bore on the far side , the chips fall to the bore bottom...
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13 replies | 686 view(s)
04-30-2013,
08:40 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Concrete Floor Thickness for Shop
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5 inch thick 4500 PSI concrete, with 6 x6 =9 gage wire mesh placed on top of vis-queen vapor barrier ( 6 mil) Have the crew hook the mesh and lift...
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74 replies | 4377 view(s)
04-24-2013,
09:02 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Joe Martin Foundation & Craftmanship Museum
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To read the fine print fellows, --WHEN LOOKING AT THE PAGE---just hold down the CONTROL KEY and hit the "+" (plus) key. The page will get bigger-...
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5 replies | 541 view(s)
04-17-2013,
08:49 AM
Rich Carlstedt
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Quick ??? from new-b
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Oilite Bearings are large on the OD and the ID. When you press them into a hole, the ID shrinks the same as the press fit interrferrence. You do...
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8 replies | 559 view(s)
04-06-2013,
11:42 AM
Rich Carlstedt
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Who's going to the N.A.M.E.S Show
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I'll be there with my USS Monitor Engine Stop by and say hello. Nothing new this year as I have been working full time Rich
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22 replies | 1666 view(s)
03-30-2013,
01:30 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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Lead shot for Mini mill column
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I don't think you want to get too complex here. Mass and Dampening ability are what you want....along with simplicity ! Putting in lead shot into...
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69 replies | 5564 view(s)
03-25-2013,
06:27 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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cxa holders on a bxa tool post?
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Make your own adapters ! Here is one I made for a AXA in order to use a 1 inch tall parting tool All you need to know is that the Toolpost needs...
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14 replies | 771 view(s)
03-24-2013,
04:45 PM
Rich Carlstedt
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OT: Intellectual rights of my current employer over my own product?
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I have worked on other people's patents for a very long time in my home shop. Unfortunitely, none ever hit the jackpot. I also developed things at...
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48 replies | 3833 view(s)
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