⏣ General Metalworking

  1. Home
  2. ⏣ General Metalworking
30777 Threads Posts
to

Worth reading in ⏣ General Metalworking

Bandsawing Extrusion

I have a hunk of 8020 type extrusion (its actually Bosch, but same concept). What bandsaw blade would you recommend for...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marc.britten
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by marc.britten

Victor product line differences

I am in the market for a new Victor O/A welding and cutting outfit and I am having trouble understanding the different...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rdennett
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by rdennett

Book on brazing?

I'd like to get smarter on brazing. Which book is worth reading?
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ohland
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ohland

Seeking shop for tricky turning job in wood

Hi Guys! I'm looking for someone to make me a roughly conical shape in hardwood. ~3.5" long x 2.5" wide, it would have...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lostfrom68jay
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by lostfrom68jay

"Kero-tran" as cutting oil

I occasionally use a 50/50 mixture of kerosene and transmission fluid. Maybe I don't have exough experience with it to...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by judybob
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by judybob

Quick unlocking of compound base on lathe

I see that my lathe has a collar that fits over the base of the compound. There are two nuts to tighten or loosen the c...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ohland
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by ohland

Starrett and Global Series

http://www.starrett.com/pages/441_starrett_global_series.cfm?searchterm=global_series "Starrett Global Series While the...
64 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ohland
64 comments posted 19yrs posted by ohland

oxy-a cutting torch questions!

Guys/gals: I recently bought a heavier-duty (used) torch to replace one that I gaot in a starter kit. That original one...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gknipe
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by gknipe

Bridgeport and location of VFD

Right now, the VFD on my Bridgeport is located on a self styled "arm" that pivots around the point where the lifting ey...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus32529
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus32529

Lapping Anodized Aluminum

I need to lap the ID of an aluminum piece out about half a thousandth. It is heavily annodized, and has a matte, froste...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gwhite
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by gwhite

How much is Lagun FTV-4 worth?

There is a local seller who has Lagun FTV-4 mill for sale. It's made in early 80s. Has powerfeed on 3 axis and 2 Axis M...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alexkuzn
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by alexkuzn