OT: did CL change its main page format..?

[DR]

What ever they're doing I hate it....

[DR]

You may be over thinking this situation. To extrude the metal out the back side to increase the length of thread engagement we make the tap drill hole...

[DR]

This is a joke, right? The end mill pictured looks like about the worst possible choice for aluminum. Looks like 4 flute with very shallow flutes. ...

[DR]

For years I quenched HSS in the water pot on my grinder, no noticeable problems. Now I use a cool grinding CBN wheel on the tool and cutter grinder....

[DR]

In years past and maybe still Jacobs instructions for removing arbors in cases like this was to cross drill the arbor, insert cross pin, then use wedges....

[DR]

I have the Wilton like shown in post number 53. Purchased at an estate sale for 5 bucks because it was very rusty. Jaw serrations are as sharp as new....

[DR]

One thing that's important in the CNC lathe is the CCMT can turn and face. Complete turnings many times are done without a tool change. And there are...

[DR]

I started this thread wondering if there had been a mass banning on PM by a hacker. I was quickly un-banned by the lady who maintains PM when I explained...

[DR]

You can make a dead length stop for 5C's by mounting a stationary bracket to your lathe's base. The bracket has 2 ball bearings centered on the spindle...

[DR]

I just got my membership renewed on PM. On the bottom of the PM first page there's a "contact us" option. Their quick reply said the problem...

Have you contacted whoever banned you? Individual moderators have that power. Do you know who banned you?

I may be able to get answers...

[DR]

Back in the day my first lay down insert holder used carbide shims under the insert to establish ideal cutting relief angles for thread pitch, etc.. ...

[DR]

When I logged into PM this morning it said I had been banned for spam. Obviously a mistake since I haven't had any controversies or done any spamming...

[DR]

A nice thing about the full profile lay down inserts is you can measure the major diameter to determine when you're at size. No need for thread mics to...

[DR]

Neat idea, but..................... You're presenting a gold ring to your sweetie. Good way to start a relationship.. or end one.

[DR]

Haven't seen the article so I assume the container is machined. If you really want to have some fun deep draw the container.

[DR]

Has it been mentioned that not all adjustable reamers have the barrel shape? I have some that adjust with a tapered set screw in the end and cutting...

[DR]

Haven't seen the article so I assume the container is machined. If you really want to have some fun deep draw the container.

[DR]

I had to drill five .020" diameter through holes in a row in 3/4" thick copper. If any of the holes were bad the part was ruined.
...