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Way oil - what is the magic of Vactra
I would guess that the zinc is good for the ways - it's one of the additives that is claimed to be important in motor oils - especially in engines with flat tappet camshafts where there's lots of sliding contact between surfaces. But I am also of the camp that not-quite-the-right-oil, is better...- FamilyTradition
- Post #31
- Forum: General
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Why do you use cast iron vs cheap mild steel?
It is probably more expensive for the kind of work you are doing, because of the low quantity. I would guess when you need to make a part for a machine you only need one, not 10,000. Like hvnlymachining said, much cheaper in mass production than for one offs. Also as previously mentioned...- FamilyTradition
- Post #5
- Forum: General
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What to see in Switzerland?
I have never been myself, but I suppose if I ever get the chance to travel to Switzerland, I would like to visit the history museum in Moutier. https://www.museedutour.ch/ They have exhibits on the origins of the Swiss type lathes with sliding headstocks. Many of the early pioneers in that...- FamilyTradition
- Post #4
- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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Convert diesel forklift to propane
I have never heard of running diesels with propane. Interesting. Some folks run their used motor/cooking/other oils in their diesels with the right preparation and setup. But only really worth the cost/time to set up the proper filtration and processing system if you use big amounts, and...- FamilyTradition
- Post #8
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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Machine Shops with Engineers?
How far are you willing to move for work? I know of a shop in New England that may be a good fit with your mindset and skill set.- FamilyTradition
- Post #16
- Forum: Career Opportunities Wanted
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Machines on FB Eastern Mass
Believe it or not, there's quite a few manufacturers and gunsmiths in Mass. You have to jump through a few hoops to get all the necessary licenses, but it's still possible.- FamilyTradition
- Post #5
- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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Machines on FB Eastern Mass
I saw that posting this morning. Also looks like there is a LaPointe broaching machine in the mix as well. I am unable to save that machine myself but I would hope that somebody does. I wonder if it is capable of doing rifling in gun barrels...- FamilyTradition
- Post #2
- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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Very rare Edelbrock drill press
Too bad it wasn't all chrome, would match the valve covers on my Chevy... 😁- FamilyTradition
- Post #13
- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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Machine Shop Supervisor, 2nd Shift
Very true, this happened to me. Don't mean to toot my own horn, but I was placed in a department where I learned the ins and outs quickly and did a good job. Also had a knack for doing data collection and analysis, navigating the QMS, and got along fairly well with others in the department. So...- FamilyTradition
- Post #32
- Forum: Career Opportunities
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Early 1900s Whitney #6 Hand Milling Machine
Cool old machine, are there any markings on the part that looks to be a gearbox? I have seen other machines that utilize old car/truck transmissions to replace the step pulleys in changing speed. Interesting how they went with a chain drive to the spindle instead of a flat or v-belt. Maybe a...- FamilyTradition
- Post #2
- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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Hardinge---with Omniturn "attachment" what wear issues are common?
I have not seen many mechanical failures of the table itself, most of your issues will be with the control - motherboard failures, disk drive, monitor, etc. I think once we had a machine that had worn rails, but as far as I know that was the only one out of a dozen or so machines, that had a...- FamilyTradition
- Post #3
- Forum: Bridgeport / Hardinge and USA Light Iron
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Best Tap Brand debate.
I've had fairly good luck with OSG for production work. For projects around the house or maintenance/tool room type work I like using my old GTD set (for the sizes in that set)- FamilyTradition
- Post #18
- Forum: General
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OT: What about the Chevrolet 2023 EUV? Do you own one?
I don't own an electric vehicle and it will probably be a long time before I ever will. Partly because I am stubborn and don't want to change my ways. Partly because I know my dumb a** will forget to plug it in and I won't be able to dump kilowatts in the tank quick enough to get to work on...- FamilyTradition
- Post #24
- Forum: General
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Old Starret Threads
Oops... when I was referring to "this size thread", I was talking the #12-28. Please excuse the error in communication. If it were my indicator set, I would try the 12-28 tap/die to clean things up and make it "good enough" to function. Unless you are intent on restoring to original condition...- FamilyTradition
- Post #4
- Forum: General
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Old Starret Threads
Sounds awfully close to being a #12-28. I am assuming your .224/.222 measurements are the major diameters of the thread. Edit: Taps and dies for this size thread are relatively inexpensive and available from McMaster- FamilyTradition
- Post #2
- Forum: General