strokersix
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05-01-2013, 07:25 PM

strokersix replied to a thread Making a small collet for a "Precise" hand grinder? (plus tool gloat) in General

I would use 1144 sometimes known as "stressproof". no heat treat required and machines nicely. It won't be as durable as a real hardened collet but...

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05-01-2013, 06:35 AM

strokersix replied to a thread Gear Material question in General

If you stay under 10ksi bending stress (Lewis method) plastic gears will last almost forever. No lube I strongly recommend acetal/nylon combination....

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03-22-2013, 02:44 PM

strokersix replied to a thread Machining Metric 8.8 grade medium carbon steel bolts? in General

I find grade 8 and 12.9 hardware to be excellent sources for raw material. I have used softer grades too if I wanted some ductility over...

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03-19-2013, 09:20 PM

strokersix replied to a thread Help! indicator driving me crazy. in General

Are your spindle bearings rolling element or plain? A periodic repeat like you describe is probably rolling element bearing error. The rollers go...

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03-15-2013, 03:24 PM

strokersix replied to a thread old twist drill story in General

Reminds me of the fellow who could TIG weld gum wrappers.......

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