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Chip control idea (roller blinds)

I have 6' tall by 3' wide free standing shelving behind my Bridgeport. I've been considering how to keep all the chips...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clutch
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by clutch

belt tensioner

What side does a belt tensioner go on if the power pulley is on the bottom and driven pulley is above it and they are r...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by markhabbi
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by markhabbi

Book recomendations

This morning I was at a Friends of the Library book sale looking for interesting books. Did not find any that were real...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dcaster
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by dcaster

Lathe cleanup pix

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Clausing-6913-Lathe/03-Cleanup/
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus27518
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus27518

Broken BX type cable on machines

The electric cable to the motor on my surface grinder is cracked at both ends. The cable is covered with plastic to kee...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

Water jet cutting

Awl -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter is a neat article on water jets, showing 5 axis cutting. But they...
44 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
44 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Upright wood bandsaw

Any of you guys use one for cutting metal ... and admit to it? I've got one that has done a fantastic job for custom wo...
38 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
38 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Harbor Freight die grinder

Has anyone tried Harbor Freight electric die grinder: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus6241
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus6241

Reeves-drive belts for Clausing 5900-series lathes

There has been some traffic on belts for the the Reeves (variable-speed) drive, for which Clausing wants about $100. I...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joegwinn
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by joegwinn

tolerances on round bar stock

Anyone know what the tolerances are for TGP, bearing quality or accuracy stock? When you need shaft material to slip fi...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rbraun333
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbraun333

What primer to use for aluminum

A few parts of the lathe that I am cleaning up now, are aluminum. I want to repaint it and want to select some primer t...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus6241
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus6241

Anyone need Drill chucks?

Ive been cleaning out my various bins, drawers and cabinets, getting stuff togther for the big Clausing 15x40 lathe and...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunner
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunner

A Collection of Miniature Machine Tools

Not all machine tools are big (from the webpage) http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/oldmachines.htm
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wb_wildbill
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by wb_wildbill

Test bar

I would like to buy or borrow a test bar, either with just centers, or MT3. If anyone has one for sale or one I can borr...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus18274
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus18274