Metalworking question - Did I get screwed?

If you can't see $25 PLUS two bolts in the attachment send it on to me and I'll return your $25 PLUS shipping! ;-)

Seriously, how much trouble is it to get two replacement bolts? Surely someone will stock them. You may need to know the diameter, length, thread type, etc. Then I'd bet you can get them from McMaster Carr.

You did if you expect it to make your lathe a decent milling machine.

Missing screws is better than mushroomed screws that won't come out.

I'm thinking this was a gloat. Am I right?

Wes

-- "Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

A related topic, sort of the inverse of what the OP asked.

I have a mill, but no lathe.

I splurged once and bought a lathe chuck with R8 backing. I found out that I could actually perform the most basic milling operations, such as using a cutoff blade and reducing diameters. This chuck was already useful once. Just curious if anyone else tried it.

Guilty as charged....

You did if you expect it to make your lathe a decent milling machine.

Missing screws is better than mushroomed screws that won't come out.

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Naw...I have a milling machine.

I just couldn't pass up this bargain.

I have a source for the screws - 3/8" USS x 3-1/2" square head.

I've run a model shop at electronics companies that don't have or need a lathe, and used the mill to shorten or turn down standoffs a few times. The only problem I noticed was the bit shifting in the vise.

Jim Wilkins

The best bargain I ever found was a Starrett Last Word tagged "pressure gage $7"

Jim Wilkins

I've turned pins using collets in my bridgeport, bits in the mill vise. Great minds think a like ;)

Wes

-- "Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

Well, since I wasn't looking for one for myself, congrats!

Wes

Not at all.

I suppose it is a tool post milling attachment. I have one for my Sheldon. It isn't all that bad of a tool, but a real mill beats it.

The nice thing is cutting slots and stuff once something is turned.

Martin

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Yes, I kept the lathe bit in the vise. It is nice to have a R8 chuck, however. They are not that expensive. $69 plus shipping.

Hey Iggy,

--Winston

See ebay item 300216542264. I believe that I bought my chuck from another ebay seller, but I know this guy also (bought something else from him) and he is OK. I am only a satisfied customer, no other relation to the seller.

Got it! Thanks, Iggy!

--Winston

This chuck, works as advertised. Has two sets of jaws, also.