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Dang nice workholding method

Just saw this in the latest MMS. Some may be very interested. http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/050802.html
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posted by tonytn36sp
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by tonytn36sp

repairing indexable cutting tools

Would anyone know what is used to add metal to damaged indexable cutting tools?
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posted by david185
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by david185

Shopbot - toy or tool or somewhere in between?

I'm sure this has been done to death before. I've checked the archives and found some information, most of it quite old...
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posted by Invalid
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Invalid

Self-Centering Vise Stop

To All: I just had an idea today for a self-centering vise stop. I don't recall ever seeing one, so if anyone knows of...
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posted by bottlbob
39 comments posted 18yrs posted by bottlbob

sherline 8-axis mill & emc2 setup

Hello All, I'm in need of a little help. I have recently purchased Sherline 8- axis CNC Mill with the fourth A (rotary)...
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posted by travis.saul
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by travis.saul

old techniques still in use?

While reading one of the Lindsay reprint books about machining techniques of 1894, I was struck by the amount of covera...
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posted by gmcduffee
54 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmcduffee

ncPod - CNC

dear all, I would like to ask if there is high demand of ncPod controller in the markert. ncPod is a small controller f...
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posted by craftindo
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by craftindo

SolidWorks With SpaceClaim Bolted On

http://www.upfrontezine.com/current.htm "During last week's semi-public/private media event, it became quickly apparent...
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posted by jon_banquer
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by jon_banquer

Peeve of the Day - Shop related

Thought I'd start a thread to vent in and see if it catches on. I think it would be interesting to see what annoying th...
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posted by bd
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by bd

I'll just sneak a quick peak!

I'll just sneak a quick peak! http://www.hipcow.com/p/0008/must_look/
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posted by cripto
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by cripto

On topic - VMC dropping tools

All, Had a first last week with a VMC dropping tools randomly. This has never been a problem in the past. The differenc...
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posted by a_design
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by a_design

Form tap

I was drilling and tapping bunch of 1/4-20 holes in mild steel and I stopped the machine after I thought drilling sound...
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posted by jzak
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by jzak

On topic- rigid tapping ?

How do I determine/test if my VMC has rigid tapping? 86 Mori Seiki MV-JR/Yasnac MX2 control. The Helical interpolation...
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posted by a_design
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by a_design

Thank You UGS / Siemens...

for putting losers like Matt Lombard, who don't understand what tools many machining jobs really need, in his place. I'...
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posted by jon_banquer
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by jon_banquer