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Moving a hole in a casting, by half a hole
I would like to convert my tailstock lock from a nasty split clamp to a normal locking system. I need to enlarge the clamp bolt hole and centre the new hole on the edge of the existing one (approx)....
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Is it just me ???????
Don't answer that. Just been reading my Yahoo groups, one of which is the Myford group and someone has called for a poll on what size drills do you use? A poll??????????? on size of drills ??????????...
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inserts and tools
I'm looking to buy some indexable tooling and would appreciate some advice. Initially I just want a 10 mm RH tool - but what sort of tips? Near-square, diamond, triangular, round? I know tips come...
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DIY jet turbines
Goedendag ;-) -> forum multistage-compressor design in the making: e.g. (have a look at their galleries) Vriendelijke groeten ;-) Ron van Sommeren near Nijmegen, the Netherlands int. electric fly-in
 
Hydrovane 5 parts
I have just aquired (foc) a Hydrovane 5 single phase compressor. The unit was dumped as it was leaking oil and air. I have stripped it down and determined the following It could do with new plain...
 
DRO problem
After years of faithful service the X scale on my mill has stopped counting. I've swapped the X and Y connections on the read out and it is the scale that is faulty. I think one of the quadrature...
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centering of mill
Hi folks, I`ve got a chester super B lathe with the mill (dont laugh its all I could afford at the time), can anyone please tell me is there an easy way of centering the mill or does it not matter?...
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Frelon Linear Bearings
Is there a supplier of Frelon Linear Bearings in the UK? Thanks Johannes
 
Reducing thickness of tool holder
At a car boot sale, I found a really heavy duty triangular tool insert holder. When I got home, I found that it would not fit in the tool post of my huge Herbert 4C Capstan Lathe. No Problem, - sez I,...
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Quiet
Bit quiet, so I suppose everyone is busy on top secret projects. So, in the absence of any meaningful discussion, I thought you might like this little snippet. I bought a bit from RDG on e-bay the...
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Harrison Milling Machine Manual
Can anybody scan me the page(s) from the manual for the Harrison milling machine that gives details of the power feed? Ideally both the instructions and an exploded parts list drawing. Thanks Charles
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Myford Lathe, usa sales?
Is there a company that sells parts for Myford Lathes in the USA? I am looking for lead screws, chucks etc.
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Motor Mounts
I need to replace the resilient motor mounting rubbers on the Myford. It has a 3/4 HP GEC motor. Myford have one type available at £15 or so. Are they not a standard size? Any clues?
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ohv steam engines - colin pape
Would there be SKS out there who could scan and email me the first part of Colin Pape's series on his ohv steam engines? It was in the issue for the 18 Aug 2006, ME 4280. My email in the header is...
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Unknown model parts and tooling
With a load of bits that I got with my lathe I found these items in a box. Three pictures at Anyone know which engine they belong to? I also have a set of 3 steel pins in a tube marked "Clarkson...
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