⏣ General Metalworking

Fanuc 6T control

Can a Fanuc 6T control for a turning center be easily adapted to control a small mill that's being converted to CNC? Dav...

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posted by dbirch

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Got a look inside the TIG 200 welder

I was fortunate to get a look inside the new Lincoln TIG 200. I was very impressed by the workmanship and the appearanc...

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posted by etpm

0 comments posted 9yrs posted by etpm

Wood splitter help

My dad acquired a wood splitter project at auction from my deceased grandfa ther's estate. It was incomplete. He added...

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posted by stryped1

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Rotary Broaching

Now I know the easiest way to do what I want is with a push broach and make them as two pieces, but I want to make some...

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posted by none

8 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

Spinal Tap-HA!

That amp in Spinal Tap is a weenie compared to my auto dark hood, it goes to 13! Eric

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posted by etpm

2 comments posted 9yrs posted by etpm

Grizzly Drill Press VS

I am looking at a G7948 from Grizzly. I'd like something better than I have, but can't really justify the price of a bi...

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posted by none

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Which one is better? PUNCH PRESS VS LASER

I am little confused about these two methods for a sheet metal process. I thought the laser has more advantages than co...

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posted by Yourmaster.12841648

26 comments posted 9yrs posted by Yourmaster.12841648

Counter Bore

So... any words of advice on counterbores? I see basically two types. Fixed pilot and interchangeable pilot. The obviou...

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posted by none

10 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

Re: Pence for president?

> *ALL* right-thinking and decent Americans We return you to the Jonathan Ball exhibition display: 11 years ago, while...

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posted by kids

2 comments posted 9yrs posted by kids

Cutting oil on lathe bits

The "Thatlazymachinist" on YouTube had a video that explained that the purpose of cutting oil was to enhance the flow o...

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posted by BobEngelhardt

18 comments posted 9yrs posted by BobEngelhardt

Tuning chainsaws

Ive got at least 6 chainsaws that Ive been dragging out and trying to get running. It appears that nearly all of them h...

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posted by gunnerasch

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PM 1440 - First Failure

Well, I just had my first failure with my PM 1440. The cam-lock on the tailstock broke. This lathe has been just so ama...

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posted by none

17 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

Dalton Lathe just discovered

hello: I have just discovered a Dalton lathe, it has a three counter that is unusual and quite small. I also want to ent...

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posted by jordie field

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made first spring

I lost the spring in a pair of xcelite needle nose pliers. You can actually order them as spare parts for under a buck,...

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posted by presence

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Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader

almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education...

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posted by GKLgk

6 comments posted 9yrs posted by GKLgk