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01-19-2021, 08:06 PMMore info please. 1) starting stock diameter. 2) TOLERANCE!!!!! 3) Tail stock.. Si or No?4 replies | 24 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 08:05 PMi'm sure there's a MTConnect variable or three which you could poll to determine the status. which one is the right one is another question...3 replies | 162 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 08:00 PMYou might try roughing with whatever method works to ~14.5mm, start turning the finish diameter from the live center end about 15mm in, then draw...4 replies | 24 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 08:00 PMI'm in Austin, TX but am willing to do some legwork!2 replies | 295 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:59 PMHi Ray51: Have you considered trying to knock together a quick and dirty roller box tool? Or maybe buying one if you can justify the cost? It...4 replies | 24 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:57 PMComatose replied to a thread "Swiss-Army" 1-2-3 Block: The Multi-Purpose Machining Tool! in CNC MachiningIs there a gofundme where I can donate them a hex drive 3/8" socket adapter? A bottle opener connected to a quarter inch hex adapter connected to a...29 replies | 1388 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:56 PMThe tailstock does not have the quick-clamp. It has the right angle hand wheel mechanism. The hand wheel is there but the spinner handle has been...6 replies | 232 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:54 PMMy understanding is the old GE apprenticeship they handed you a piece of roundstock and a file and had you make a square They would send you to...70 replies | 5155 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:54 PMI do still have the curved "C-D-E" tag. Some of the other tags have already been sold. All of these will need to be repainted. But that is very...6 replies | 232 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:52 PMSeymourDumore replied to a thread How do you think the $15 Federal minimum wage increase will affect manufacturing? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeFair enough. Yes, there probably is a sweet spot between an all-is-one commune and the Robber Barron capitalism, and I'd agree that the US is...64 replies | 2183 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:51 PMtoolsteel replied to a thread "Swiss-Army" 1-2-3 Block: The Multi-Purpose Machining Tool! in CNC MachiningSo the real question here is..... What is protocol when someone post' the same stuff on 2 different threads? Does that mean we have to post our...29 replies | 1388 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 07:51 PMThere are straddle type tools that can utilize the Y axis and straddle the part as you cut. I think Sandvik makes one.4 replies | 24 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 07:44 PMI too have an Abene from the same era, sold my Bridgeport, and now use the Abene exclusively for all my milling. I missed the quill for about 2...5 replies | 434 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:42 PMIgus as deckledoctor suggested. They make the best machine tool wiring out there. A story about wire markers. One day a good customer called me to...19 replies | 17858 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:42 PMthermite replied to a thread How do you think the $15 Federal minimum wage increase will affect manufacturing? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeI suspect "Universal Basic DEBT" .. and "Income" no longer adequate to service it, is far the more likely. I should rush to get a "Student Loan"...64 replies | 2183 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:37 PMsam_stlouis replied to a thread FS: Acu-Rite DRO's in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedI’ll take them and take my chance to outfit my mill if you are willing to ship, I’ll pay the shipping of course2 replies | 228 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:36 PMMy first post and rather a difficult one to address. I was advised by a good mate to come here, as he said, if the answer is out there, this forum...4 replies | 24 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 07:33 PMthermite replied to a thread How do you think the $15 Federal minimum wage increase will affect manufacturing? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeLOL! Been off-planet, have you? While you were on hols... an election - of sorts - was arranged. "followers of their example" become the...64 replies | 2183 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:26 PMstandardparts replied to a thread How do you think the $15 Federal minimum wage increase will affect manufacturing? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeIn Texas that was not their concern, the super market had AC, my shop did not, they would rather work in comfort for less money, and not get their...64 replies | 2183 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:23 PMThis is one of the reasons I reload, That and the state law makes buying online a real pain in the ass Obama was good for the gun biz. Sales...38 replies | 988 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:19 PMboosted replied to a thread How do you think the $15 Federal minimum wage increase will affect manufacturing? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeGuys, if we look at the Nordic countries, I am by no means saying that they have everything right. However, countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark,...64 replies | 2183 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:16 PMwoodsrider845 replied to a thread Going bigger. 20 x 72 pacemaker in Cincinnati Milacron, Kearney Trecker, VN, USA Heavy IronCool. I'll look when I see it. Thanks.2 replies | 72 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:14 PMI have used 50wt engine oil, no problems for 50 years...Phil5 replies | 230 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 07:13 PMDoes this lathe have a cam-lock spindle nose? If not, a brake might be a very bad idea. Wouldn't want the spindle to stop and the chuck to keep...6 replies | 206 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:11 PMcountryguy replied to a thread How do I get M0 signal from Haas NGC during Machine Monitoring? in HaasDefinitely probably best to make that call... maybe consider: Go 'man in the middle' with Wireshark or Fiddler Everywhere on a PC and monitor the...3 replies | 162 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:09 PMType 44 is the minimum you'll need.2 replies | 254 view(s) -
01-19-2021, 07:05 PMI assume they are manual, right? I second limy's suggestion I would use whatever number 2 grease I have handy for the bearings and worm, pack the...5 replies | 230 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:03 PMShort answer. The same way it is being held for EDM.5 replies | 324 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:00 PMYou might be better off to go to a pugging style brake, still needs a f/r starter...It just applies rev 3 phase at a low voltage (50/75 volts) to the...6 replies | 206 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 06:59 PMQwan replied to a thread Using a cross section curve to drive threading passes - how many CAM supports this? in CAD / CAMNX can use cad thread features from the model and will figure everything out for you and can also use a simple modeled tap drill hole and figure...27 replies | 1348 view(s)
