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Three Form Thread Mill ???

Below are CNC applications: I use machine taps in tension compression holders. Functionally like rigid tapping, but wit...
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7 comments posted 3yrs posted by none

Burned some flux core today

Finished the wiring changes in the shop yesterday to accommodate the new welder . Today I used it to repair a part for...
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posted by Snag_one
5 comments posted 3yrs posted by Snag_one

Steel Rule

There is a type of cutting stock blade that is just steel strips with a cutting edge. I think its mostly used to make d...
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2 comments posted 3yrs posted by none

how to drill/mill compund angle

I have a stinker of a project - making a steering axle for a "cart" I need to fit tube for king pins at 15 degree king...
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posted by clare
20 comments posted 3yrs posted by clare

New welder !

Well , new to me . Found a Lincoln Weldpak 175 in like-new condition , he was asking $375 I offered $275 and he accepte...
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posted by Snag_one
58 comments posted 3yrs posted by Snag_one

sharpening end mills

I've got a bunch that have chipped tips on the flutes , and I guess it's time I learned to sharpen them instead of toss...
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posted by Snag_one
27 comments posted 3yrs posted by Snag_one

Engine i.d.

I have a old tecumseh engine it had a problem take off shaft but all the number tags are missing and I can't find a set...
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posted by whoknew1973
1 comments posted 3yrs posted by whoknew1973

Custom D-Drill

Any tips for making my own custom D-Drill and getting dimensions right other than sneak up on it, test it, and try agai...
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posted by none
6 comments posted 3yrs posted by none

thoughts test-sample X-ray ali welds

Hi all Comments? This is for the Ali welding idea. Is essentially an all-weld-metal testpiece, but reasonably realistic...
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posted by null
8 comments posted 3yrs posted by null

Biggest Tool For Small (FAST) Spindles - 24K

What is the largest tool you run routinely on your high speed 24K spindles in aluminum. For me I do run (extra short) 1...
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4 comments posted 3yrs posted by none

What is Hot Short?

Its something I have read a couple times about the non-weldability of some alloys. Particularly those that have additive...
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3 comments posted 3yrs posted by none

tight fitted top jaws

The top jaws on the 6" 6-jaw CME (Sanou) chuck I received are VERY tight in the main jaws, enough to need a plastic ham...
6 comments posted 3yrs
posted by muratlanne
6 comments posted 3yrs posted by muratlanne

freezer temp swing

Had a bad moment a couple of nights ago when our small chest freezer malfunctioned . It's down in the cellar and doesn'...
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posted by Snag_one
16 comments posted 3yrs posted by Snag_one