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My employer is a member of the Construction Association of Michigan, and I received a safety alert...
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I need an external oil pump for my lathe gearhead. What type of common pump could I adapt for this...
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Is the crankshaft cast Iron or steel Jerry B
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Heres some pictures of a slide hammer converted to gib-key puller, not pretty but works.
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Morning all, This site was referred to me as possibly being able help on some items I have come...
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I am thinking of purchasing digital readouts for my lathe and mill. Which is better glass scale or...
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What we have here is a Victor ignitor that has been treated unkindly. I wanted to drill and thread...
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"With the Jointmaker Pro, your stock is rigidly held on the linear table. All you do is provide the...
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I was wondering if there is a safe and accurate way to chuck up a peice of square stock in a 3 jaw...
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Hello All l have a job at hand that l will need to take some bore measurements using telescopic...
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Hard to find the appropriate section for this question but here goes. I have been given one of...
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Everything I can find regarding air compressor oil recommends non-detergent. What would be the...
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I just recvd a Chas Parker vice the number is 958. It's 14" high and 31 1/4" long, with 8" jaws and...
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I got 8- 5' long by 11" diameter tapered porch columns that PO messed up with a grinder/sander. ...
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This is my first post but not my last! I have just inherited both of these machines and don’t know...
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Was looking at this toolholder, from Bay-Com enterprises and would like to here from anyone that...
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:wave: gang; Looking to beg, borrow or buy 5/8-10 tap and die for the Chase Shingle Mill...
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what kind of tap do i need to thread 303 stainless. i just broke one :mad: threading 10-24 thread
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I just picked up this Matco tool box at an auction Saturday. Once my tools are in it, i would like...
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Hello everyone Didn't know where to put this, so here it is in the shop. Has anyone ever done...
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I need to know what size pin I have ? about 7/8 long skinny end is .150 fat end is .170 ...
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I have acquired a Dayton air compressor which the tag on the mounting plate says it is 3/4 hp, 550...
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Anybody know off the top of their head a good RPM for a 2 stage air compressor? I picked up an...
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I need to turn the mains on a hit & miss engine, I am going to try it my self, How do they get it...
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I have used the electrolysis method of cleaning parts for years, always ensuring that the part to...
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what angle/degree does the lathe need to be set at for making a 60 degree taper on them. thanks
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I have a steam cylinder that needs to be bored and would like to know what the clearance between...
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Where can I find piston rings Jerry B
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I found an old electric crankshaft grinder in my father's shop (which is closing down but which is...
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Hi. I’m a writer. In my present novel, set 150 years ago, I need to describe what’s involved in...
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A friend recently purchased a Central Machinery metal lathe Mod# TD1236B. The lathe is like new but...
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Acquired a new toy this weekend, and there doesn't seem to be much information available on the...
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After about a year doing other things I back to working on my "new" mill. 5 HP mill I'm about...
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I bought this along with some related accys and I'm not sure what it is to tell the truth. Light...
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How is a good way to get broach keep out Jerry B
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I know this subject been beat to death but for limited space what 3in1 lathe would yall recomend...
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Anyone have any old shop plans around? The wife and I are trying to buy some land to build on...
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I have the opportunity to purchase a Flather Lathe, anyone have any info on it, is it worth...
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Would you do this? Sounds good but..... (starts at about 2:15) rAU-omdBmI8
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Hello All, I am looking for an R8 adapter to hold annular cutters for my bridgeport. I have...
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I am trying to identify this tool. I think it has something to do with putting rims on wheels, but...
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I Would Like To Know How To Cut A Keyway In A Shaft, And Cut A Keyway In A Cylinder, Jerry B ...
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I rescued an old (1920ish) 15 in South Bend lathe ser # 25096 and am in the process of rebuilding...
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we are trying to clean up a keyway in a Fairbanks Morse light plant. We can do the shaft well...
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Good day to all, I just found this site and was wondering if anyone might lead me to a source of...
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Does anyone here own a cnc baron mill? I'm thinking of purcashing one and would like to know the...
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in the midst of building a woodworking shop that is line shaft driven, I'm short on hangers. should...
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An hour into a lathe project with a half hour to go to finish. Suddenly the carriage stops moving,...
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i have a sawmaster power hacksaw to cut metal.the company is called miller-knuth manufacuring out...
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Having read the post about fire extinguishers and the dangers I would say that the same applies to...
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Just acquired a George Stevens electrical coil winder. From looking at the unit's internal...
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