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03-03-2021, 08:30 PM
Thread: How to check two half-bores for colinearity.
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I'm guessing this is an aftermarket HD part that...
I'm guessing this is an aftermarket HD part that the customer designed, not a stock replacement? If so, are they open to eliminating that space at the bottom of the bore, just for the sake of...
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03-03-2021, 06:04 PM
Thread: How to check two half-bores for colinearity.
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The cup seats are broached, then the square...
The cup seats are broached, then the square corner is cleaned up with a rotating tool. At least this is what I'm used to seeing.
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03-03-2021, 12:55 AM
Thread: Almost new machine day...will it be my last?
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For me it would be simple, buy the J&S and have...
For me it would be simple, buy the J&S and have both machines for a while, then decide, That gets you past the need for an immediate decision, past the buyer's remorse period, and gets you past the...
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03-02-2021, 07:37 PM
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Being more specific about location would be...
Being more specific about location would be helpful too. There's more than one Morgantown.
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03-02-2021, 07:15 PM
Thread: Hole interpolation accuracy with endmill
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I think you'd have to change the post to get that...
I think you'd have to change the post to get that result in the code. Once upon a time controls required that you output quadrants, so it can be done. I don't think it would be as simple in Fusion as...
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03-02-2021, 03:14 PM
Thread: Who to call for custom taps?
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Nope, it's a non-standard.
Nope, it's a non-standard.
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03-02-2021, 02:50 PM
Thread: Who to call for custom taps?
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Who to call for custom taps?
I need to replace some non-standard LH taps. Who is your go-to source for specials?
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03-02-2021, 11:44 AM
Thread: Used Granite surface plate chipped.
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FWIW I have an 18 X 24" plate with a large corner...
FWIW I have an 18 X 24" plate with a large corner broken off and glued back on. I bought it at an auction long ago, when I did it had a current calibration tag on it.
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03-02-2021, 09:23 AM
Thread: Considering modding a coolant tank
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I have a machine with 2 coolant tanks, one on...
I have a machine with 2 coolant tanks, one on either side of the machine. I set it up with a 1.5" hose between, with cam lock connectors for irrigation equipment sourced from the local farm store....
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03-01-2021, 09:06 PM
Thread: How to check two half-bores for colinearity.
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I believe it. I'm real familiar with pinion yokes...
I believe it. I'm real familiar with pinion yokes and other driveline parts. Lots of automotive parts are made with really hazy alignments and tolerances and still work fine, and I find that...
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03-01-2021, 12:26 PM
Thread: Fp4nc Z-axis Slideway Adjustment
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There's discussion of "scraping" Prototrak bed...
There's discussion of "scraping" Prototrak bed mills with a hand grinder in the scraping forum here, That would probably be a solution for the hard Deckel ways too.
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02-28-2021, 10:59 PM
Thread: Fix a coolant drip with flex seal?
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I sprayed some of the aerosol flex seal on a spot...
I sprayed some of the aerosol flex seal on a spot inside an enclosure just to see how long it lasted. It crumbled into a mess in short order.
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02-28-2021, 10:56 PM
Thread: How to check two half-bores for colinearity.
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Perhaps a precision bushing resembling a drill...
Perhaps a precision bushing resembling a drill bushing to closely fit one bore, and a clamp to hold it without distorting it. Then a close fitting shaft in the ID, and attach a test indicator to the...
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02-28-2021, 06:40 PM
Thread: How to check two half-bores for colinearity.
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Is this your own product or are you doing it for...
Is this your own product or are you doing it for a customer? If for a customer, how are they going to check it? If just for you, is a go-nogo subjective measurement OK or do you need quantifiable...
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02-26-2021, 04:40 PM
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I have customers in CA that normally cross the...
I have customers in CA that normally cross the border and back to pick up shipments to their NY addresses. All that has stopped, seems any crossing needs a 2+ week quarantine, no matter how brief.
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02-26-2021, 01:42 PM
Thread: OT- wtf happened with osb?
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So now that Aunt Teefa and BLM aren't being paid...
So now that Aunt Teefa and BLM aren't being paid to peacefully protest any more, the price should come down.
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02-26-2021, 10:23 AM
Thread: Strike One MariTool
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My perspective from the selling end is - Just the...
My perspective from the selling end is - Just the fact that you realize that, will prevent you from being that guy.
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02-26-2021, 10:04 AM
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I'm pretty sure the HQT linkage is what I...
I'm pretty sure the HQT linkage is what I modified and installed on my Wells Index 40 years ago, for the same reason. Works great.
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02-25-2021, 02:36 PM
Thread: Least material to hold w/Talongrips?
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Least material to hold w/Talongrips?
I thought this was discussed previously here but I can't find it. I'm making some parts that finish at .250" thick from 1018 CRS bar. I bought 5/16 thick material, thinking I could hold one side in...
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02-25-2021, 12:18 PM
Thread: Machining ID of Seamless Tubing
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Trepanning can do it. What Is Trepanning and How...
Trepanning can do it.
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02-24-2021, 11:08 AM
Thread: Deckel pendants
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My FP4NC came with a fabricated aluminum pendant...
My FP4NC came with a fabricated aluminum pendant housing. D.Sentner said one of his customers was making them at one time, that was years ago. Might be something that could be shop made and a few...
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02-24-2021, 08:22 AM
Thread: Strike One MariTool
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Thank you Frank!
Thank you Frank!
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02-23-2021, 09:02 PM
Thread: Ox's Shop '08
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I want this one
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02-23-2021, 08:57 PM
Thread: Strike One MariTool
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Is that magnetic board something that is availble...
Is that magnetic board something that is availble for purchase, or did you make it?
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02-23-2021, 03:11 PM
Thread: Strike One MariTool
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Nice video, of an impressive operation. I...
Nice video, of an impressive operation. I especially like the magnetic tool tracking board.
Frank looks pretty sturdy, I doubt he gets much verbal abuse face to face IRL.