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metric thread on inch type lathe

A couple of years ago I looked for a solution to this metric problem. My 13x40 grizzly will cut metric threads with the...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jbilsland
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by jbilsland

Coolant while lathe turning

Awl-- First, what's the functional diff between coolant and cutting oil? Does "coolant" just usually denote water solub...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by entropic3.14decay
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by entropic3.14decay

Mini Lathe (7XN) Page found Again

http://www.varmintal.com/alath.htmHas some good tooling designs and ideas, and free software for calculating thread cut...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by junkjasonrnorth
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Steam class before NAMES show

Hello: Can you please describe the four-day steam class in Ann Arbor, which I believe occurs just before the NAMES show....
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mparkermd
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by mparkermd

Repairing external threads

I rebuild steering columns as a part time venture. I have several columns that someone has used the BFH method of steer...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gmasterman
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by gmasterman

can i solder rusted metal items together

i am going to create some small metal "sculptures" (desktop size) using old found items (nails, small metal pieces, etc...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by donlambert
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by donlambert

Don't steal from her (metal content)

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/NEWS01/704200369/-1/all Jeff
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by russ
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by russ

Gear Hobbing Attachment Pix

I just sent some pix of my spur gear hobbing attachment to the Dropbox. Hob 1.JPG, Hob 2.JPG, Hob 3.JPG, and Hob.txt. My...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jimbethladd
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by jimbethladd

Tools defined!

Just had this sent to me. Some of the definitions are 'spot on'. Ivan Vegvary Explaining Men's Tools: DRILL PRESS: A ta...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ivan
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan

Flather shaper info

Just picked up a 16" Flather shaper. Looks to be in pretty decent shape. Someone added a transmission and a motor somew...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cyberzl1
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by cyberzl1

Fastners recommended to anchor metal to OLD brick

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has some advice about anchoring a metal railing to old brick. This is a Handicap Stair...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ironyoda
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by ironyoda

Hotwire foam saw wiring

A bit off topic I know, but related to LFMC. I've built hotwire saws before and controlled the temperature of the wire...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by greggspen
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by greggspen

A little gizmo for inspecting cartridge cases

This as an offering from a recent convert to the Church of John Moses Browning, Hallelujah and amen and the choir sings...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dforeman
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by dforeman

Great deal on metal saw

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/for/316532899.html
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posted by polyman
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by polyman

Lathe Carriage Rack

I recently acquired an old no-name (unable to locate any badges, serial numbers, etc.) lathe. It has a 12 inch swing (6...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bnevitt
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by bnevitt