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01-21-2021, 05:00 PMI have these two collets that hold a 13/16" round die. Anyone know what machine or tool they're for?0 replies | 0 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:58 PMwoodsrider845 replied to a thread Going bigger. 20 x 72 pacemaker in Cincinnati Milacron, Kearney Trecker, VN, USA Heavy IronThanks Mike. Machine has been stored inside a working shop, and (from pictures) looks spotless, so I'm hoping no water. This thing looks huge....4 replies | 260 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:57 PMMy 10HP 16 year old chugs along like a regular PP. Anyone beat this length of service with ZERO issues?7 replies | 313 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:51 PMThere aren't any hydraulics on this machine; the collet closer is pneumatic. I don't have a high leg - I've got 208-211V across all three phases and...51 replies | 3648 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:47 PMrimcanyon replied to a thread FS: Acu-Rite DRO's in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedSam check your spam filter, PM sent yesterday.6 replies | 551 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:46 PMStraightedge replied to a thread WTB Navy man is search of Machine tool Reconditioning by Edward F. Connelly in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedConnolly makes the unabridged US tax code look like a fast-moving thriller. It is duller than sun-dried dogshit. It could be sold by prescription...14 replies | 490 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:44 PMBut most often you can go on the world pollution map and the USA is about the cleanest. Air Pollution in World: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual...539 replies | 27727 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:43 PMmattthemuppet replied to a thread Need your help please - selling Dad's Model A Lathe in South Bend LathesI think that's a reasonable price. If you're happy with the amount and you like who it's going to (ie. someone who'll use it like your Dad) then I...12 replies | 300 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:40 PMHow should you do it? Its probably going to suck. If I had to do it where you are at now, my first thought is to use the rectangle to hold it,...2 replies | 186 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:33 PMNo chance you put in the wrong diameter for the calibration master?3 replies | 103 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:31 PMwheelieking71 replied to a thread Starting over in the shop, Hard times ahead? in Shop Management and Owner IssuesWhat kind of idiot has 45 acres, and decides to live at the edge of the property?! I would be as close to center as possible! And, probably spend...36 replies | 4332 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:31 PMChina has committed to net-zero emissions by 2060. Admittedly that's 10 years behind many other countries, but currently, it's better than the US,...539 replies | 27727 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:31 PMI agree with rimcanyon that you should do a thorough check over, drain, flush and replace all oil before attempting to run the machine. The spindle...10 replies | 398 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:30 PMI would say a good post is one that almost never needs hand editing. Such as if you post a program with one tool you don't want a post that...3 replies | 202 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:28 PMMaybe the guys that have figured out how to get work that never goes to the board just aren't posting.462 replies | 79620 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:27 PMDoozer I am not going to argue this but I have seen grinders and grinder manuals that have the axis different than what one would think. Seems like...17 replies | 916 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:23 PMAll of Rimcanyon says! I biught my 10EE in overall good condition and wanted to just change oil and run it. BUT !! After accessing it I realized...2 replies | 86 view(s) -
01-21-2021, 04:20 PMWe're starting to see Biden's approach to handling virus spreading and vaccine manufacture and distribution. (For those willing to do some heavy...119 replies | 5207 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:18 PMDoes the wire lay flat and coil, or just end up in a huge birds nest and short out? When chopper fails on our machine its the latter. Maybe without...5 replies | 596 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:17 PMBut to answer doug:- No longer leaving the WHO Committing to rejoin the Paris climate accord Most of the other 27 executive orders so far have...6648 replies | 271366 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:13 PMCPM2014 replied to a thread Need a Rockstar Machinist for Rocket Engine Components in Career OpportunitiesAnother worthwhile question is, Are you cashflow positive? Do you have long-term funding? I know several rocket companies that are constantly hiring...16 replies | 709 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:09 PMafeathers1 replied to a thread Need a Rockstar Machinist for Rocket Engine Components in Career OpportunitiesThanks for the feedback. I should clarify: $75,000 is starting for this position. This represents the least capable, least experienced candidate we...16 replies | 709 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:07 PMThanks for the idea Denis. I think for now I will press on with the cut knurling plan as I have a knurl that is about 95% of the way there. Just...13 replies | 876 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:04 PMClimate change is nothing new. Climate change at this rate is unprecedented, with the possible exception of 65 million years ago. Don't worry...539 replies | 27727 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:03 PMCan anyone tell me if the gib from a SouthBend 9 compound rest is the same size as one from a Heavy 10 compound ? Not concerned about length, just...0 replies | 20 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 04:01 PMLike this?32 replies | 2064 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 03:55 PMHi crossthread: Did you look at the first video I linked to? The Sykes shaper makes a helical cut on one half and then immediately makes the...9 replies | 552 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 03:55 PMJackets and shirts. Employees and family. Never underestimate the team. This will last even after the company dies.32 replies | 2064 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 03:50 PMjim rozen replied to a thread 220v and 110v wiring question in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDThat is an acceptable approach and one taken by many, in the same circumstances. (not really a 'control' transformer but a generic step-down) ...5 replies | 251 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 03:44 PMI'm not sure if I feel more proud or embarrassed by that 0% :D there is no heavy industry here, that explains a lot of that 0% I was just pointing...539 replies | 27727 view(s)
