http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ Worlds largest machinist, CNC and manufacturing forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blueevolution/misc/rss.jpg http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192796&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:56 GMT Need a small forklift for use around the shop. Nothing big around the ton to ton 1/2 lifting cap. Several individuals have them for sale locally.... Need a small forklift for use around the shop. Nothing big around the ton to ton 1/2 lifting cap. Several individuals have them for sale locally. Trying to decide on the electric type or the propane fueled type. The small electrics seem to fill my size requirements better, but the battery life and replacement is a concern. Seems most of the batteries cost well into the $1000.00 mark. In general is anyone using the electric (battery powered) type or is the propane type the way to go... ]]> General New gearhead http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192796 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192795&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:23 GMT Anyone that has done a retrofit and has the original working stepper motor off of a series one Bridgeport for sale at a very reasonable price you can... Anyone that has done a retrofit and has the original working stepper motor off of a series one Bridgeport for sale at a very reasonable price you can contact me at grunt68_69@yahoo.com. Thanks ]]> Machinery for Sale or Wanted novice5 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192795 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192794&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:21 GMT For sale: Cincinnati No. 3 Vertical Milling Machine 25 HP 3 phase 240 volt. Machine was taken out of service 15 years ago because of the purchase of... For sale: Cincinnati No. 3 Vertical Milling Machine 25 HP 3 phase 240 volt. Machine was taken out of service 15 years ago because of the purchase of more productive equipment. It's been stored in the same place it was used the day it was turned off. It has a very light coat of surface rust over most of the exposed cast iron surfaces that will easily clean up with a little oil and a scotchbrite pad. It was running fine the last time it was used. There are no holes or milling tracks on the table's surface. No tooling is included with the purchase. We can not provide a forklift to move the machine for loading. A forklift will have to be rented or brought in by buyer in order to move it. We are asking $500 for the machine.

Industrial Specialty Company, Inc.
Montgomery, AL 36109

334-277-2224 phone (ask for Wayne)

For pictures email request to wstambaugh@industrialspecialty.com ]]> Machinery for Sale or Wanted buelltaco http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192794 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192793&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:49 GMT Turned the handle from some stainless so that I could use the fine down feed control with my Teclock indicator. The stock black handle is too large... Turned the handle from some stainless so that I could use the fine down feed
control with my Teclock indicator. The stock black handle is too large in diameter
to be used alongside the indicator.



]]> Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes rons http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192793 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192792&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:57 GMT Sorry for creating another thread but needed one specifically for kiln setup questions. I can get a pretty basic kiln locally for pretty cheap. That... Sorry for creating another thread but needed one specifically for kiln setup questions. I can get a pretty basic kiln locally for pretty cheap. That just leaves a better control situation. I find these little controllers on egay that are cheap but they do not run a variable frequency to the heating elements. Is that how even the good ones work? Just keep kicking a contactor in and out and this is all controlled by the digital PID system with a thermocouple input?

I remember reading in my other post that a better thermocouple system may be needed and possibly one just to read direct metal readings. I am really just looking for something cheap and small to give it a go on some tests to see what I can do and can't do. I am looking to run approx 500-1000in3 of material in it at a time. I am really just wondering if these little kilns lack the power to get things up to temp in a reasonable amount of time. I am sure if I can prove things out, I will just buy a real heat treat oven but would still be nice to do small lots quickly when needed.

I am primarily targeting low alloy and tool steels. Specifically 4140, 4340, 8620, A2, etc. ]]> General New viper http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192792 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192791&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:18 GMT http://burlington.craigslist.org/tls/1456217053.html

Don't know anything about this specific lathe, could be interesting.

Within 45 minute drive for me. These are small enough to take apart and move in a big station wagon, if I recall correctly.

- JC ]]> Antique Machinery and History JZC http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192791 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192790&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:09 GMT Here is motor starter I built for my mill's spindle and feed motor. There is also
a on/off switch for the feed motor with a indicator lamp. This reduces the chance
that I might try changing the gears while the feed motor is running. The enclosure
is mounted to the base behind the push button operator station in the first picture.



]]> Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes rons http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192790 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192789&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:17 GMT Hi guys.

I just discovered someone who sells new gear sets

for the Arboga E135. It may fit other models also.

(I don't know if you have a spare parts problem)

The advert I found is on a Swedish buy/sell website.

If wanted I might be able to establish contact (send PM).

(no - I haven't the slightest idea about who it is)

Cheers
Erik ]]> General New Erik http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192789 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192788&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:26 GMT I am head out for quick trip to Seattle tomorrow. Monday is my free day, Does any one have a recommendation for scrap-remnant yards in the area... I am head out for quick trip to Seattle tomorrow. Monday is my free day,

Does any one have a recommendation for scrap-remnant yards in the area to stop and visit to look for steel for turning projects? ]]> Gunsmithing TheDoubleD http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192788 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192787&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:16 GMT I need approx 25 lbs. of plastic media for use on small aluminum parts (parts are approx the size of a half dollar) in a vibratory tumbler. A medium... I need approx 25 lbs. of plastic media for use on small aluminum parts (parts are approx the size of a half dollar) in a vibratory tumbler. A medium size, medium cut will probably do the job.

If you don't have any for sale, maybe you could tell me who your favorite low cost supplier is.

Just realized I posted in Machinery for sale. Perhaps a Mod can move this to the appropriate forum.

Thanks,

QB ]]> Machinery for Sale or Wanted Question Boy http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192787 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192786&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:55 GMT Looking to find Clausing Metosa 1440(Serial# 22480 if it matters) change gears, whole set would be perfect, but will take what I can find ... Looking to find Clausing Metosa 1440(Serial# 22480 if it matters) change gears, whole set would be perfect, but will take what I can find



Thanks in advance. ]]> Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted rustamd http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192786 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192785&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:48 GMT I searched the archives and found some references to removing stuck tapered items like drill chucks or centers, but I'm not coming across how to take the spindle out of the casting. I'm in process on cleaning and getting ready for paint and got to the tailstock the other day. Pulled the handle, dial and bearings out... if I try to remove the leadscrew from the rear it comes to a stop... if I screw it in and slide the spindle back and forth, it also comes to a stop. I looked at a parts list for an HLV (this is on a DV59) and it looks like there might be a setscrew to remove the sleeve keeping the leadscrew captive... but I don't see that setscrew on mine.

Pulled the threaded plug out of the brass plug. I assume that the plug forces the split brass plug to expand and locks it in the bore in the casting. Does this brass plug have the nut that engages the leadscrew on the end of it? What is the disassembly procedure to get this apart?

A couple of pictures, the spindle and the tailstock from the rear:



the brass plug up close:

]]> Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes Brian http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192785 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192784&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:49 GMT I have a machine that had an Acu-Rite scale damaged in shipment. I believe it is a later model scale. It is part number 3852512708, it is 14" long, and needs at least 8" of travel. A dead scale of any length will work as I need part of the reader head. The scale and reader head are good, but the part of the reader head that connects the reader head mount to the actual reader head is broken. The piece I need holds a small diameter wire about 1 1/4" long with about a 3/16 ball on the end. The cord has a 6 pin cannon plug.

Yes, I found one on ebay, but the reader head appears different. ]]> Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted gbent http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192784 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192783&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:35 GMT I should stay away from Craigslist. Spotted another lathe in VT, Leblond, not really an antique, probably should be on the machines for sale... I should stay away from Craigslist.

Spotted another lathe in VT, Leblond, not really an antique, probably should be on the machines for sale forum, price not cheap either, depending on amount of wear.

Wells River is about 2 hours from me, has easy access to the north and south via I-91 running up the Connecticut River Valley.

http://burlington.craigslist.org/tls/1467721525.html

- JC ]]> Antique Machinery and History JZC http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192783 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192782&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:19 GMT I have a few of these that came in a large batch of tooling I bought some time ago. I've never used one. They seem ideal for some of the work I'd like to do on my DV59, such as drilling and facing disks in the 2-4" diameter range. Thickness of the disks varies from .1625 to .5"

They don't have closers, which I do see for sale on ebay sometimes. Now, I've never used a step chuck, but it seems that using one without a closer would be, umm, stupid. At least to hold a disk. Maybe it would be ok for tubing or bar that was secured by a tailstock center? Seems like the closer would still be a good idea.

Anyway, can the closer be made relatively easily, or is it a purchase sort of thing? I have a 4-jaw chuck for my Logan which can turn the larger diameters.

Also, any general comments on the usefulness of step chucks. I'd sure like to take advantage of some of the DV59 tooling and the ease of using 5Cs on work slightly larger than the 5C nominal sizes allow.

A search found this thread that mentions the dangers:http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...ght=step+chuck ]]> Bridgeport and Hardinge Mills and Lathes Sea Farmer http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192782