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lathe chucks

J&L have chucks and part-finished backplates for sale, including in the latter category L-zero which fit the colchie st...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT

Holes.

OK, I've got a kind-of solution to the hole-measuring problem - I've marked the chuck with 10-degree intervals. Being a...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT

PENTAGRID and ELECTRIC MOTORS

This is a shameless piece of self publicity so I'll keep it short and to the point! A long time ago I wrote a little bo...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pentagrid
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by pentagrid

OT more stuff FOC

Some ac servo motors 60 volt or there about must collect Blackburn area, let me know of interest before tip run this wee...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by adrian
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by adrian

Anyone here own a Model B Super?

Hi, My Model B Super arrived from Chester today and having stripped, cleaned, assembled and reoiled it I find it won't...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ

I must get some new Glasses

I've only been wearing them for 4 years, and just for reading/computer etc., but I reckon I need a new pair already. Th...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by panuno95-ukrec
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Ebay milling machine/jig borer/thing...

Interesting looking little thing. Anyone know what it is? http://tinyurl.com/2nfsas He says it's a Hauser, or a licence...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jagvaughan
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by jagvaughan

Contraction Rules

Can anyone suggest where I might get a 3 ft contraction rule with imperial measurements? Everywhere seems metric nowaday...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by brian.oldford
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by brian.oldford

Chuck Jaws are they case hardened

I am again asking a question re chuck jaws, my old Pratt chuck has som wear in the jaws (slightly belled) I can grind t...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stereotype.2sfzsn
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by stereotype.2sfzsn

Source for Castrol coolants?

I need to change the coolant on my mill as it's now somewhat old and rather unpleasant. I've decide to go for a semi-sy...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by aholeintheground
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by aholeintheground

Bernard Manning RIP.

Saw on the news tonight that Bernard manning has died aged 76. Lovely bloke and brilliant comedian who never gave a rat...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by john
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by john

Grinding wheel

Gentlemen, Where can I buy imperial grinding wheels in the UK? I'm looking for a 6x1x1.25", recessed 4x0.5" (type5) whee...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by df.ganzinga
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by df.ganzinga

The EUR 14.99 oil-skimmer (for coolant)

Hi! On Friday, I thought it was time to clean my mill. As I already had an headache, I thought I could have a look into...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by muellernick
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by muellernick

X3 CNC

Where could I view, buy & collect a super X3 CNC mill from in the UK this week??? I have money burning a hole.
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Scroll pitch on Pratt Burnerd chucks

I have an old Griptru 4 inch chuck and am after a set of outside jaws has the pitch on the scroll changed over the year...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stereotype.2scagn
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by stereotype.2scagn