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220-440v transformer

I would like to know what sorts of transformers are suitable for converting 220v to 440v. Specifically, can I use a ste...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus23731
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus23731

Clausing 5914 - Test Report Requirements

I talked to Clausing today. One question I had was how much of a cut the lathe ought to be able to handle without chatt...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joegwinn
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

God Save the Delta Queen

Not normally given to editorializing on NGs, I would like to share with you a message from a Kentucky resident. It has...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by judybob
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by judybob

Steel rule dies?

Is there a die maker that caters to small, one-off, hobbyist type die fabrication? I have a simple part shape I want to...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ROBRIAN1
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by ROBRIAN1

soft start

My Supermax has landed. This knee mill has both horizontal and vertical spindle motors. They are 5 hp. The vertical spi...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

How to mill a flat surface

Related to my yesterday's vise refurbishing project, where I milled a little thin layer off the anvil to make it look s...
29 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus9931
29 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus9931

Downloading tool list to Mazak mill?

Hi all, Is it possible to download a tool list to a Fusion 640 control as part of the EIA program? I'm trying to reduce...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by paulwisniewski
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by paulwisniewski

Champion Forge

I bought a portable Hand cranked Champion Forge today from a fellow who said it was a gift to a family member many year...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by msmith5242
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by msmith5242

Consensus on CAD?

Is there a consensus on the best overall CAD program for the hobbyist metalworker? Oh, and what is it, or what are the b...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by vrstull
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by vrstull

Clausing 5914 - Replacement of VS and Timing belts

I finally got around to installing the new Variable Speed (VS) and Timing belts I got some months ago. I figured it wou...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joegwinn
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

Hydraulic oil and condensation

If there's a better group to take this question, point me the way. If not, some of you guys have experience with hydrau...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

Best paint color for a Wilton machinist vise

I am going to repaint a couple of Wilton machinist vises (400 and 500 series bullet vises) What color would you say be t...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus17335
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus17335

Basic 3D & CAD programs

Hi All I am looking for a 3D or CAD program that is relatively simple to use. I=92ve used 3D Max and obtain some good r...
24 comments posted 18yrs
posted by CFinderV
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by CFinderV

Clausing Compound

Would anyone happen to know if a compound from a 12" Clausing 5900 might by chance fit a 13" Clausing 1300? I need a cr...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by msmith5242
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by msmith5242