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CNC Lathe Question

Converting a lathe to CNC seems pretty straight forward. A few mods to the compound so primary cross feed is driven by...
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posted by none
16 comments posted 14yrs posted by none

Got the RF 30 Mill - Cheap Lathe Question

I bought the RF-30 mill. It was cheap enough, but I was hesitant about whether I would get any use out of it, but then...
10 comments posted 14yrs
posted by none
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by none

More puzzling events

I was testing a new batch of CuSO4 solution for electrolytic etching on a scrap piece of brass. The result is here: htt...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by mkoblic
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by mkoblic

OT: Eyeglass repair

I finally figured out that the nose bridge pads on my eyeglasses have a very short lifetime and will part company with...
17 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Winston
17 comments posted 14yrs posted by Winston

What is this Interapid thing called?

I have mysterious Interapid gauge. Looks like it is for measuring internal bores. What is it called? http://igor.chudov....
13 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus32097
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus32097

Tramming a mill

Anyone ever try this methode. It seems simple and quick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfioLDhBNBQ Best Regards Tom.
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by H.Beal
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by H.Beal

CNC Machine Plays Black Sabbath's "Paranoid"

That's right. Paranoid on 3D stepper motors. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=688_1322171404 Not sure how the guy came up...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by dav1936531
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by dav1936531

How to store steel scrap

I am producing a variety of steel scrap. Some is compact and heavy, and some is kind of fluffy, like this: http://yabe....
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus31958
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus31958

What is it? Set 416

This week's set is ready, I haven't changed anything here since the newsgroup service provider said they would look int...
35 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rhvp65
35 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Rotary through Coolant Adapter

Rotary Through Coolant Adapters are used when coolant is externally supplied. They offer rotary through coolant adapter...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by shivabizconnmedia
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by shivabizconnmedia

Testing a rotary screw compressor Gunner style

I have a 50 HP rotary screw compressor. It is wired for 460. While the control transformer,and the main motor, can be r...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus21764
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus21764

Where to buy 320 grit 3 x 18 sanding belts?

I need a 320 grit or higher 3" x 18" sanding belt. Or a variety/assortment pack that includes at least one 320 grit san...
10 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jdoe
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

Rebuild Bosch cordless drill batteries?

I have a perfectly good Bosch 18-volt model 3850 cordless drill that I bought new for $200 in June 2000 at a closeout s...
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posted by joegwinn
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by joegwinn

Sandvik coromant carbide way scraper

I have a couple of Sandvik Coromant way scrapers, they look like this:...
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posted by ignoramus8003
22 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus8003