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Odd Size counterbores

Hi I am looking for some advice on non standard counterbore bits. We have a job at work which has a 3.3mm hole which ha...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paul.morrey
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul.morrey

MEW #96

I have a hard time finding model engineer workshop in the US. I am aware of a carriage stop modification that was publi...
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posted by kade
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by kade

machining small object washer sized

Hi, I would like to machine a small object using my lathe, basically I have an object thats 2p coin sized and I would l...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by googlinggoogler
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by googlinggoogler

Workshop Insurance

Well it's that time of year again. My insurance runs out at the end of this month. Last year thru the help of Wilf Bake...
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posted by aboard_epsilon
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by aboard_epsilon

Atlas Lathe parts Required

Hi I have a 40/50 ish Atlas 102 converted capstan lathe I dont use it as a captsan just for odd turning jobs. what I wo...
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posted by mewing2202
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by mewing2202

Way Covers

Yesterday I was milling a bit of gauge plate for a fixture, travesing back and forth on the Y axis because of the setup...
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posted by panuno95-ukrec
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Milling Myford Shears

Hi All, After my previous posts regarding the scraping of the shears on m Super 7 I have another question :rolleyes: ....
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posted by colinheath.25v2kc
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by colinheath.25v2kc

Free Material - Mild Steel/Alloy Steel/Aluminium

I am clearing out a load of obsolete injection mould tools at work, and these will go in the steel scrap bin by 21st-25...
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posted by panuno95-ukrec
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Harrison L5 Alignment Question

Hi All, having got my L5, and re-motored etc it so i can now use it I came to the question of alignment. It is not on t...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by small.planes.25t7wc
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by small.planes.25t7wc

Advice sought: abrasives/stones/emery

I?ve got by so far on a hotchpotch of ?sandpaper?, an old sharpening stone of dubious heritage and other bits and bobs....
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posted by Myford.Matt.25sr8b
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Myford.Matt.25sr8b

Annoying electrical problem

I got my 'new' CVA lathe in its intended spot last night, with this evening allocated to get the electrics sorted. Thes...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by duttondock
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by duttondock

Experimental Induction Furnace

The pending house move is forcing a radical disposal of lots of good stuff, but here is something someone might like to...
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posted by andrew
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

plastic 'lenses' - what material?

I need to make a couple of new glasses, lenses, call them what you will. Just discs of clear plastic material to replac...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by duttondock
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by duttondock