Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web - Blogs http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php Worlds largest machinist, CNC and manufacturing forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:56:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blueevolution/misc/rss.jpg Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web - Blogs http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php Buffalo Drill Press http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=242 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:07 GMT Here she is ready to go:
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...ht=Glamor+Shot

Countershaft discussion:
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...tershaft+speed ]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=242 LeBlond Mill History, Documentation and Accessories http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=241 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:08:09 GMT This is the vertical head attachment. Photo provided by CooperSmithingCo This is the vertical head attachment. Photo provided by CooperSmithingCo
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]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=241 LeBlond No. 3 Milling Machines http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=240 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:49 GMT These were found on the Craigslist in Omaha and Dallas. The Omaha one is in the second picture and the owner says it's a heavy duty.
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]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=240 LeBlond No. 0 and No. 1/2 Milling Machines http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=239 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:31 GMT The No. 0 (light gray) belongs to Bruce Johnson The No. 1/2 photos provided by Bruce Johnson The No. 0 (light gray) belongs to Bruce Johnson

The No. 1/2 photos provided by Bruce Johnson
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]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=239 Save upto 60% on wages: Labor productivity management for everyone. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=238 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:22 GMT The objective management of worker productivity is in my view, the single most neglected aspect of business today in what might be called “Western”... The objective management of worker productivity is in my view, the single most neglected aspect of business today in what might be called “Western” businesses. The work ethic of the older generation has largely been replaced by “my job is my right” and “catch me (make me work) if you can”. Modern-day line managers in very many “advanced” countries have to deal with an increasingly “workers rights” environment in which in addition to running a business operation, they must give great attention to the fairness and enforceability of every decision and instruction.

Now don’t get me wrong! I’m not advocating a return to “pressed labour” or the use of a whip to get things done. What I’m trying to say, is that in order to deal with the modern work-place environment (I entirely agree with being fair and reasonable), line managers and supervisors need new skills and tools to be able to treat their workers fairly and still get a fair day’s work out of them.

I’ve been involved one way or another with production for nearly 30 years from being a “worker” to company director and I’ve seen too many good men (and women) simply placed in the production “firing line” and left to their own resources to get things done. Some make it; many do not!

Failure to properly manage your labour productivity (and this includes ALL levels of line management) means that you are most likely wasting 20% to 60% of your monthly wage bill. So it’s in your interest to deal with productivity!

To sort out productivity you need just 2 things:

* A productivity information system that makes it easy to get accurate information on what’s going on.
* A management strategy (and a little determination) to deal with identified issues.

That’s why I made BizmanTools – Productivity. The software takes care of the first requirement and if you need any help at all with the second requirement, we can help, even if you are half way around the world!

John S White
visit the website
]]> JohnWhite http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=238 LeBlond No. 4 Universal Milling Machine http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=237 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:59:11 GMT No. 4 Universal owned by 8D-132 No. 4 Universal owned by 8D-132
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]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=237 LeBlond No. 2 Milling Machines http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=236 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:57:10 GMT No. 2 Universals: 1. The green one is a universal owned by CooperSmithingCo 2. The grey universal owner is unknown 3. There is another No. 2... No. 2 Universals:
1. The green one is a universal owned by CooperSmithingCo
2. The grey universal owner is unknown
3. There is another No. 2 (Heavy Duty) Serial # 1531 in New York, looks alot like the grey one above.
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]]> JimB http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=236 I have many change gears for sale http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=235 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:33:19 GMT I do not know if I am doing this right but will try. I have listed parts on E Bay for years but this new to me. I have many gears used to... I do not know if I am doing this right but will try. I have listed parts on E Bay for years but this new to me. I have many gears used to generate different leads with a dividing head. I have just listed a very nice set on E Bay, but thought I would try this site. Will get pictures if this goes though and there is interest. Bob :rolleyes5: ]]> Robert Fournier http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=235 <![CDATA[threading ss 1/4"rod]]> http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=234 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:04:15 GMT looking to thread rod 5" the rod is 65"long I threaded 500 with a drill and a die in a vice the ss rods Iam trying to thread are 304 need to know what grade to use that I may be able to thread I do hvac not machine stuff ]]> bkulmann http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=234 Conehead Hendey Spindle Speeds http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=232 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:13:28 GMT A good one from Hendeyman so we can find it again http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php/hendey-cone-head-spindle-191988.html A good one from Hendeyman so we can find it again

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...le-191988.html ]]> johnoder http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=232 Rockwell lathe help http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=230 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:17:33 GMT I have a Delta/Rockwell 14" lathe with QC gear box and variable speed drive. I would like to be able to cut metric threads but don't know if it is possible on my lathe. It has a 16 (or 32) tooth stud gear, two 45 tooth idler gears meshing with a 32 tooth gear on the screw. I'm a newbie home shop machinist, so I need lots of help. Thanks in advance for any that you can provide. ]]> zekemed http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=230 <![CDATA[1905 / 1906 Lodge & Shipley Catalog Scan]]> http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=229 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:19:50 GMT Greg Menke made this happen - thanks so much Greg for your willingness to add to the pile. :) ... Greg Menke made this happen - thanks so much Greg for your willingness to add to the pile. :)

http://pounceatron.dreamhosters.com/...log-R-1905.pdf

John Oder ]]> johnoder http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=229 Hendey For Sale in Michigan http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=228 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:05:25 GMT I found this on craigs list here is the web page-http://saginaw.craigslist.org/tls/1446895160.html I found this on craigs list here is the web page-http://saginaw.craigslist.org/tls/1446895160.html ]]> Robert Fournier http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=228 Hendey For Sale in Michigan http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=227 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:15:31 GMT I found this on Craigs list, someone might be interested. Here is the address-sale-er4w2-1446895160@craigslist.org I found this on Craigs list, someone might be interested. Here is the address-sale-er4w2-1446895160@craigslist.org ]]> Robert Fournier http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=227 Burke mill http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=226 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:29:26 GMT This a Burke Model D2, Serial #6877 hand/production mill that I converted to a lead screw. It is a 40 taper machine with a fairly new 2 HP 3 Ph.... This a Burke Model D2, Serial #6877 hand/production mill that I converted to a lead screw. It is a 40 taper machine with a fairly new 2 HP 3 Ph. motor. It has a Dodge speed reducer that by swapping the 2 4-step pulleys between the motor, back gear and direct drive give 16 speeds from 50-3100 RPM.

The only modification I had to make to the mill itself was to mill a short section out of underneath of the table to give clearance to the Acme nut and drill & tap some holes.

I did a lot of Bondo work as the paint & filler were chipped badly in lots of places. It has the oil zerks which some one had used grease in, of course.:( I cleaned the oil passages and did lots of cleaning. The ways seem to be in decent shape.

I still have some work to do. I need to make a dial and I need to relieve the left end plate to clear the table lock. i didn't catch that until I had it all together. Someday I will add a power feed.

It seems to be a fairly well designed and stout mill. My only complaint is that to adjust the table gib, you have to disconnect the saddle lead screw and slide the saddle & table out to the edge of the knee to get at the gib bolts.

Unfortunately, the before & in-process pictures that were on my daughters camera are no longer there.:skep:







]]> Jon Bohlander http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blog.php?b=226