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Machine Shop and Tool Talk


Shop Equipment, fabrication, repairs, how to fix it, which tool to use for the job. Machinist shop talk, straight to the point.


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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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My only guess on this machine is that it might be for small shaft truing. I think it had a chuck...
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Second question after my Sebastian post: Garvin No. 2 Universal Milling Machine; see photo. I...
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Here are some pictures of the Leblond lathe and band saw that I found. The lathe is a 19 x 54. I...
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Does anyone have any Champion Model "K" air compressor information? I have recently purchased...
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I'm thinking about taking an ordinary bench grinder and using it for polishing brass.I'm thinking...
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My lathe needs a new 3/4-5 square thread cross slide nut, and I can't find a tap for it. Does...
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Was in an old machine shop today with friends who were preparing to make offers on some heavy...
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I'm reviving a rusty old Onan genset. I have removed more rusted and corroded bolts from it in the...
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I'm hoping for some feedback about the Grizzly G0516 Lathe with milling attachment. I am a...
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I needed to bore 60 pcs of 1/2" thick wall tube 4" long 3 3/4" deep so the wall was 1/4" thick when...
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I have a gear that is off of a Red-E riding garden tractor as shown in the photo. It is a cast...
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Just received this from another group (Logan Lathe). It is too good not to share it with this...
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Hi We have a model 618?(i want to say 618) atlas lathe. Has the original motor with forward,...
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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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im looking at this lathe . it a older atlas 12 i looks in great shape. im getting more pics. what...
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i;m looking for a set of gears for my engine i went on the net didn't know how to plan them out to...
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I bought a Cincinnati knee mill with an NMTB 40 taper. What is the difference between a CAT 40 and...
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I made some pulleys for SBL's and a few had 7/8" bores. Well my keyway bushing is 5/8" for the...
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Gentlemen, What is the actual difference between a grade C2 and a grade C6 carbide boring bar?...
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http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2136407500103158688JrKzLR 3 flutes and threaded on one...
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It's called the Engineer's Black Book. I beleive copy's can be had (at a price ofcource) at...
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Any ideas on how to convert an internal combustion engine to steam? I've heard it can and has been...
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Anyone have a KO lee valve seat grinder? Are the stone threads the same for a sioux or B&d? I've...
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These tools were in a machinists tool box, given to me by my now deceased uncle many years ago. I...
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Does anyone know what type of cutter I would need to cut 3/4" thick aluminum with a nice finish.i...
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I have an old Craftsman soldering gun that I found at a thrift stor several years ago. It is...
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i was given a couple brunner compressors for christmas. the oldest of the 2 i would really like to...
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dont know much about these but the compr has fins (and oil sump) -i want to replace head gasket -do...
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I'm tired of breaking things by hitting them with a hammer and need to purchase a press. Should...
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I picked up a nice little Atlas a while back and I'm in the process of cleaning it up and I wanted...
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Hi, found some info on a lathe I purchased and now I'd like to purchace a manual for it. After...
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Hello all, Im considering the difference between abrasive and the slower speed carbide tipped...
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Mainly what I am asking is, around your shop (or shed) have you a cordless phone that has good...
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I've acquired ten good quality, quick change, American made(I think) toolholders but no post. I'd...
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Well we have worked under lean-to sheds, in pole barns with rough floors all our life but finally...
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Guys: I installed an overhead hydronic unit heater in the shop-ties in to the outdoor wood...
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Found locally and looking at it tomorrow. USA made and going to their site it seems to be good for...
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I have bought a drill press from an auction. It works great the only problem is the pilot holes in...
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This is how I bored my 12 HP Western Iron Works cylinder using the Lathe.
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A guy in NYC needed 2 tee nuts made for his lathe which is like one of mine. I told him no problem...
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Lennox Tru-Edge MetlMastr Model TE-250 48" throat. I purchased this Lennox MetlMastr from the...
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I have been looking at some sort of a small milling machine. I would prefer single phase but about...
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im look at this lathe. look complete but will need to upgrade some components. what price tag would...
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Can some one explain the differance between the aloris ,dorian and AXA QC tool posts. I'm thinking...
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Hello,I am new to this group and I am having a little trouble navigating around this site.My name...
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Have found an old vise and wonder if anyone knows when/where or other info. On the bottom it...
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The museum recently received a 7-1/2" Dalton lathe. It seems to be complete and, other than being...
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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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Can anyone provide a drawing of a simple clutch design to engage and disengage a 18" v-belt pulley...
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I am rebuilding a Waukesha 140GK six cylinder 525CI engine and I need some advice and instruction...
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