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Confused about new mini-lathes

I want to get a new mini lathe (7"-12").I'm totally confused about the specs on all these machines.I know they are all...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by soldat58
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by soldat58

bandsaw 304 stainless

I've been cutting some 0.110" thick 304 on my roll-in bandsaw. I started with my slowest speed and finest tooth blade,...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

when first auto mains failue available in market

i want to know when the following items manufactured for use 1. Auto mains failure 2. Static voltage Stabilizer 3. Auto...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pajay30
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by pajay30

rotation?

Right hand vs. Left hand rotation. Clockwise vs. Counter-clockwise. When dealing with pump, motor etc. rotation, Is R.H...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scallion172
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by scallion172

sintered bronze lathe bearing

Hello to all, short time lurker here.... I just got a craftsman 6 inch lathe, with worn out bearings. I've got access t...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rbelisle1
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by rbelisle1

NAMES hotels ?

Hi, all- I'm thinking of going to NAMES this year and as I'll be taking a train, I believe I'm kind of limited to where...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by carl.byrns
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by carl.byrns

WTB: older floor model drill press

Looking for an older model floor drill press, thanks, John.
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gaasland
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by gaasland

Generic source for air cylinder seals needed

I'm trying to find some U cups for an air cylinder I'm trying to rebuild. I can't remember the name of the company that...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clutch
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by clutch

New X Prize Foundation Award For 100MPG

Hi all, Found this linked in Shashdot.org. http://www.xprize.org/xprizes/automotive_x_prize.html Erik
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

a few bits and pieces

Ignore if you're not interested in a few tools - some watchmaking specifically and some general. Look on eBay at seller...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mcgray
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by mcgray

old coolant pumps

I have an elderly horizontal bandsaw with flood coolant. It's pump recently clogged, and in an attempt to free it up, I...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grant
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant

wanted: machinist or shop in CLEVELAND for one-off

if anybody out there has a precision machine shop in cleveland, or knows somebody that does, and is looking for one sid...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ported.cycles
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by ported.cycles

lorch jewlers lathe

have to get rid of it--needs lots of cleaning--has milling attachemnt and a whole bunch of other things like collets ask...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by plener2
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by plener2

How to paint a steel trailer

I have this trailer that I made with a military surplus bed. http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-With-M105...
39 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus322
39 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus322