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Interrupted lathe cuts -- Technique?

I'm using manual Sherline lathe and have never been comfortable with turning down rectangular stock. Now I need to turn...
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posted by eidolon1
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by eidolon1

Hydraulic valve question

Here's a hydraulic valve that I have, I am not sure what it does. http://yabe.algebra.com/~ichudov/misc/ebay/HydraulicV...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus23035
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus23035

Flattening 1/4" Steel Plate?

I just picked up a used DiAcro 12" shear. It's in pretty good condition, with a little surface rust. The one thing that...
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posted by gwhite
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by gwhite

old Victor torch tip nomenclature

Sometime in the last few years Victor has changed the way they describe torch tips. They used to have a "type" system e...
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posted by grant
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

shipping responsibility question

I know a lot of you have dealt w/ Ebay and such so just posing this question: I bought some casters from Ebay. A set of...
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posted by cyberzl1
74 comments posted 20yrs posted by cyberzl1

Peters Half-Scale "Nanzy" Engine

Is there anyone on the NG that has built this engine? I just bought a casting set for it and found the prints somewhat...
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posted by smulholl
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by smulholl

Problem with Bridgeport backgear

Not really sure what model the mill is but from what I've read it is a 2J head. The problem is the backgear won't engag...
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posted by steve
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

which tool steel

Those of you that follow this NG closely may know I grow apples for a living... I use the "Limb Lopper" brand pruner to...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
32 comments posted 20yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

star lathe still working on it

hey, like two months ago i posted messages asking for info about a seneca falls star lathe i acquired. i'm still workin...
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posted by wwixon
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by wwixon

What's the strongest gap-filling glue?

Background: a brittle white metal casting (probably some relative of Zamac) broke and the break's not clean. There are...
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posted by ndrez
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by ndrez

Square profile threads

Hello, I have a job where I need square profile threads on a large nut or inside of a pipe would do. The threads are ge...
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posted by 4621vol
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by 4621vol

Copper and Zinc Spheres

Does anyone know where I could purchase a copper and zinx sphere (preferably hollow), about the size of tennis balls? Si...
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posted by johnj
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by johnj

Fine or coarse thread in cast iron?

My 17" Drill Press has a slope between quill assembly and casting. As someone suggested I can drill and tap a couple of...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alexkuzn
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexkuzn