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Spindle noses

Where can I find info on lathe spindle noses. I keep seeing references to what nose a given lathe has or chuck is desig...
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posted by clutch
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by clutch

Craigslist Rockwell lathe $500

I saw this add this morning http://hartford.craigslist.org/tls/230205467.html Might be sold might not. This is in CT.
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posted by wayneREMOVETHIS
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Waverunner Holder design?

Hi, I am a welder of 26 years. I had seen webpage that showed a dual waverunner holder that would carry them over the r...
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posted by unknown
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by unknown

Cutting Thick With Small Tools

Can I get recommendations on the best way to cut 1/8 to 1/4 inche thick slices off of materials like wood and soft meta...
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posted by Searcher7
29 comments posted 20yrs posted by Searcher7

W-1 heat treat problem?

I've been making these little punches from W-1 for a long time and only recently have problems. The punch is 3/16" squa...
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posted by tom(nospam)
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Hydraulic Pump question

I've got a remote controlled double acting HPU that extends the cylinder slightly after running the retract. What happe...
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South Bend 9A lathe - value?

I know, the answer is "it depends on condition, tooling, location [Albuquerque], etc.", but that notwithstanding, what'...
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posted by no_spam
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by no_spam

The useful "D" reamer

I'm a self employed machinist. Because of this I purchase more cutting tools than I make. One example of this concerns...
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posted by etpm
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Smelting iron

Hi Guys, I want to make a crucible steel, but was wondering if anyone on the list has done this yet. Before I start exp...
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posted by charlesanderson
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by charlesanderson

Stamping information

The SME has some forums relating to Stamping. I used to be very active in their Dies and Stamping Tech Group. You can l...
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posted by jamesgpeck
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Dropbox Posting: Arbor Press

Been a while since I posted to the dropbox.. Anyway, here is my mod to the HF 1 ton Arbor Press, to convert it to a tar...
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posted by jasonrnorth
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What insert do I use?

I have acquired an old Valenite boring bar which uses triangular carbide inserts. The problem is I can't figure out whi...
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posted by randallX
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by randallX

Cutoff Inserts & Blades?

I have some fairly heavy SS parts (2" dia) to cutoff in a light-to-medium powered lathe (Emco Maier Super 11). I have a...
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posted by gwhite
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by gwhite