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Sargon DRO info?

I have a lathe with a Sargon DRO. I'd like to build a custom interface box to connect to the two scales. The current DR...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by notreally
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by notreally

buy a simple part instead of machinning it

Hi all, I need 6 pieces of a steel part that looks like this. Exact dimensions are flexible by 50%. http://www.stanford...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by runcyclexcski
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by runcyclexcski

Plasma torch test procedure

I have this plasma torch: http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Welding/12-Plasma-Torch/ I am pretty convinced that it is a k...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus15962
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus15962

Greasing a Grizzly G9972Z bench lathe headstock

Here is something that seems so wrong... http://www.grizzly.com/products/G9972Z This is a CQ6128Ax660 from the Yangzhou...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ohland
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by ohland

Motor Cord Question (Maybe OT)

Hello, I am looking to spec a motor and the description says "4 conductor cord 48" long". What does 4 conductor mean? d...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by lmcgill2
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by lmcgill2

anyone have a Jet GHB-1340A?

I have read a decent number of testimonials about the BDB-1340A belt drive Jet, but I don't hear very much abou the gea...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by 26oo
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by 26oo

CO2 adapter?

I like soda in my Scotch but I am getting tired of paying $6 for 10 seltzer bottle chargers. I have an 80 CF CO2 cylind...
34 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gashmore
34 comments posted 20yrs posted by gashmore

Burgmaster 0B - anyone know this machine?

I'm restoring one of these, and I'm having some disassembly problems; can't get the turret off. Anyone have any experien...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by uce
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by uce

Need some assistance with plasma torch

After visiting one of the sci.engr.joining.welding posters today (thanks Rob!) I have a much clearer idea of what is pl...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus21261
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus21261

Quincy 325 compressor help

I could use some help on a Quincy compressor I have. The copper line from the unloader on top goes to a doohickey on th...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by wbbright
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by wbbright

worm gear cutting success

I've read about cutting worm gears with a high spiral tap in the lathe. I needed one so I though it was time to try it....
36 comments posted 20yrs
posted by etpm
36 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Mig welding observances

When I bought the used SP125 Plus welder it came with a roll of .035" 70S6 wire. I practiced with this wire and got goo...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by etpm
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Who is APT?

Who is APT, the manufacturer of boring heads (among other things)?
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ohland
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ohland

welded chain question

Hi all, I was given a few 10' lengths of 1/4" welded chain & wanted to link them together. I WAS going to buy some repa...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by here
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by here

Mobil oil Velocite C

Can some one help me with a modern replacement to this oil . Mobil Velocite C I have seen reference to A and B but not t...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tracron
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by tracron