I have a problem which I hope you will be able to help me resolve. I have determined that my spindle/chuck is out of alignment with the ways. Here is what I...
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dcraft@...
Sep 1, 1999 3:58 pm
Hi all, Has anyone had any experience with Grizzly's Tailstock turret? It looks convenient just wondering if it is worth buying? They make it with a M.T. #2 ...
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Garry and Maxine
gmfoster@...
Sep 1, 1999 10:39 pm
Send reply to: 7x10minilathe@egroups.com Date sent: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 08:08:38 -0700 From: stpete@... To:...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Sep 2, 1999 12:09 am
I'll agree. Of all the metalworking places I've ordered from, I think I like J&L the best. They have great prices from time to time on GOOD stuff, and always...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Sep 2, 1999 12:09 am
Yury, As one who got into this group by accident (woodworker buys metalworking lathe to turn wooden pens, the rest is history), I have some thoughts on your...
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Rick Crenshaw
stpete@...
Sep 2, 1999 2:10 am
Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. 1. I set the chuck at a one position, then took a reading at the jaw, cranked the crosslide toward the end of the rod, and...
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Nutabegga@...
Sep 2, 1999 9:43 am
Does J&L have a website? nutabegg-@... wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=1239 ... think I ... stuff, ... Useful ...
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KStuempges@...
Sep 2, 1999 12:36 pm
Yury: If you are going to spend money on a bandsaw, get one designed for metal cutting. I have HF 's Horizontal/Vertical, which I paid $140.00 for about a ...
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Garry and Maxine
gmfoster@...
Sep 2, 1999 3:17 pm
Sounds right but almost to repeatable to be true. Garry Send reply to: 7x10minilathe@egroups.com Date sent: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 21:07:58 -0500 From:...
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hholeman@...
Sep 2, 1999 5:04 pm
Hi All, I noticed a 7 x 10 on Ebay # 1567240043 with stepper motors mounted. You might take a look, and or bid if interested. Skeeter Longview,TX...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Sep 2, 1999 5:04 pm
Yeah, it sounds to me like the headstock casting that holds the spindle is tilted a little. If the rod extends to the end of the ways and you notice it going...
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ybrodsky@...
Sep 3, 1999 12:18 am
ybrodsk-@... wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=1248 ... metal ... about a ... go on ... rec.crafts.metalworking ......
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Jeff M.
rifleman@...
Sep 3, 1999 12:42 am
That's why its a good idea for anything you need to be concentric is turned on centers, not in a chuck....
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Lmtnd@...
Sep 3, 1999 2:23 am
In a message dated 9/2/99 8:30:06 PM Central Daylight Time, ybrodsky@... writes: << get a portable saw. They are light enough to be put away on the shelf...
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dcraft@...
Sep 3, 1999 4:55 pm
Hi all, The Item is #156240043 pretty neat. But boy don't those motors look huge!!! Dean...
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stpete@...
Sep 6, 1999 4:58 am
Spent about three hours fixing the headstock alignment problem. Ended up relatively easy to do. A medium sized triangle file and some stainless shim did the...
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Morris Booton
booton@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:02 am
I, for one am interested, but I'm afraid you are way above my head since I'm just learning. You are just the kind of people we need . Welcome. Morris Booton 26...
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zazm@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:47 am
Hi everyone. This group, along with the related 7x10 web sites, is fantastic! I've been thinking about getting a lathe/mill for some time now, and the info...
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hms2659@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:47 am
Hi, I am very new to this hobby, and just ordered a HF7x10 mini-lathe. I read the information on the web pages of experienced fellows about the use of the...
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hms2659@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:47 am
thanks...
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zazm@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:47 am
When cutting off the arbor tang for the tailstock chuck, is it necessary to anneal the tang before cutting? If so, can this be done simply by heating the tang...
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robert Streimikes
rjs@...
Sep 7, 1999 3:20 am
... I just ground it off and didnt worry about it. Used one of those 4" angle grinders Harbor freight sells for $19 on sale....
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Don
don18@...
Sep 7, 1999 5:04 am
J.W. Welcome to the group. I'm also a machinist and would be very interested in the quick change gearbox information. I've been thinking of converting my 7X10...
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MMEAGHER
mmeagher@...
Sep 7, 1999 11:39 am
Henry, I bought one of those small HF bench drill presses last year, and it had a JT33 taper on the spindle nose. The keyless chuck (WAY too large for the ...
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Lmtnd@...
Sep 7, 1999 11:55 am
In a message dated 9/6/99 8:59:47 PM Central Daylight Time, zazm@... writes: << When cutting off the arbor tang for the tailstock chuck, is it necessary to...
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tadams@...
Sep 7, 1999 1:15 pm
I was trying to face off an aluminum block this weekend and ran into a problem. I was using the cross slide to pass the tool across the surface and noticed...
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Hoeffer, Ty
PTH3K@...
Sep 7, 1999 2:35 pm
See my web page: http://warhammer.mcc.virginia.edu/ty/7x10/repairs.html My cross slide feed nut broke out the same way. It is easy to fix. Call Harbor Freight...
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mike rowley
mike.rowley@...
Sep 7, 1999 2:38 pm
I may get a lot of boo's for saying this, but I removed the tang on a dead center with bolt cutters. It worked great. I only had to grind down the stub ...
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mike rowley
mike.rowley@...
Sep 7, 1999 2:45 pm
The nut in mine was cracked just like Ty's was. I called last week to order a new one, HF told me that they were on back order (I wonder why!) and they would ...
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christer@...
Sep 7, 1999 5:57 pm
Hi Guys, By the way, can anyone help by spec'ing the potentiometer speed control so I can buy a Radio Shack replacement. Or is 1/2 horsepower motor, 120V a.c....
