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FA: Metalworking books and used Tenryu blades

I've listed some metalworking books on eBay. They're especially good for those new to the trade or hobby. I've also lis...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tooladdict
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by tooladdict

HF English Wheel

I just saw an English wheel on the home page at HF, believe it or not. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayite...
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by novalidaddress
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by novalidaddress

Anthony parting tool?

Hi all, I was talking to a friend of mine who's been a machinist for 60 years, and he mentioned that at one time in his...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pgrey
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by pgrey

Hey Gerry

You strongly recommended I reconsider purchasing the RF31 type mill . You've also told others this , judging from past...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by snagone
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by snagone

Lead screw load/size question

Hello, I am building a DIY CNC mill, and have lead screw question: I have a set of 3 ACME lead screws, and need to sele...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ycroosh
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by ycroosh

Power supply use

Just acquired a used Sorensen 40VDC 25A power supply. Variable voltage and variable current. Looking for suggestions fo...
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posted by gmasterman
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by gmasterman

Question on Lagunamatic 310

A friend is looking at some Lagunamatic 310 1990 vintage. Any info, experiences to relate? TIA JohnF
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mpi-brwNADA
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mpi-brwNADA

Lubricants for Cincinnati Mill

What lubricant should I use for the knee and column of a Cincinnati 205-12 (M2) horizontal mill? The manual specifies a...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gwwny
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by gwwny

HF ultrasonic cleaner report

I picked up an ultrasonic cleaner last week. Links don't seem to work with the HF website, but you can see it by going...
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posted by dforeman
92 comments posted 19yrs posted by dforeman

Drill press

I'm shopping for a new drill press. I've narrowed choices to 3. Grizzly G0482 http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0482 Gen...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thesameoldme
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by thesameoldme

OT: Need some Solaris advice again

Hi folks, I need some Solaris advice again. Sorry for the OT post, but comp.unix.solaris isn't what it used to be. No o...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by christopher.tidy

Brass alloys and copper green crud

I'm looking for comments and methods to remove and stop the formation of green crud on brass items. I'm hoping that a t...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wb_wildbill
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by wb_wildbill

ot polaris trail boss question

I know this is OT but i did post in the dirt bike group too. it is made out of metal, and will surely require welding a...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wayneREMOVETHIS
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by wayneREMOVETHIS

Surfacing aluminum

I have a piece of 6061-T6 aluminum (4" by 12" by 1/2") that I want to cut to a uniform arbitrary thickness but a close...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grice
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by grice

How are diamond grinding wheels made?

Anybody know? I mean the electroplated ones. Does nickel stick to diamond? I'm thinking that the electroplate solution h...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by etpm
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by etpm