Howdy again, I saw the 4 jaw independent topic roll by again. I think this question was answered a while back but I recall not understanding the answer very...
Hi, I saw folks discussing removing broken taps from aluminum with "alum" just a bit ago. And it reminded me I have a titanium part I've broken a 6-32 tap in. ...
OK, I need a little help. Basically, I am trying to select an aluminum tubing diameter.. I want to thread the tube to accept a 9/16-12 threaded insert.. But,...
I am trying to make an adapter for a garden sprinkler. I checked the hose end with a thread gage and it was close to 12 tpi. Machinery's Handbook says 11.5...
In case anyone was wondering... I did buy that heavy ten. Kinda taking a chance since I only know enough to be dangerous. But it seems sound enough and in...
I need to make a couple rings approximately 6 inches in diameter with about 1/4 by 1/4 solid material. I'm thinking the easiest way to do this is to bend some...
Just got a cummins today, uncrated, set up (temporary location) cleaned it up, and made some token metal chips. Face plate included but no dogs, only one dead...
Cool idea! Can we assume that the gears we have now are made of a suitable castable plastic? If so, broken gears can be the raw material for new gears. Also,...
Grrrr, trying to get the gears meshing properly, it rotated forwards, ran forwards, locked up in reverse and sheared some teeth of the the 20T Pinion. LMS has...
Several people here have mentioned about how folding steel bed supports made of angle iron can be cut up and used as material. Tonight I found something else...
I do lots of drilling on the lathe for making product. This could get quite tedious after while on the lathe. My question is - is there something else that I...
I recently had to resort to the old trick of using alum and hot water to dissolve a small broken tap in an aluminum block. It worked like a champ, the tap...
I need to create a 3.5" ID in a 1/4" thick steel (cold rolled) part. The first attempt was to use left and right cutting tools to slowly cut a depressed area...
Wasn't someone trying to find a sealing boot for a toggle switch recently? Found while looking for something else: http://www.mouser.com/catalog/623/1175.pdf ...
Just an update for those interested. The soft silver solder (Sta- Brite) and music wire fix for the eyeglass frames has held for one week of regular,...
There's been a lot of talk about using OT to filter out threads that are not related to this board. Unfortunately, there are many threads that don't use OT...
Got caught in the rain yesterday and afterwards my cheap caliper was not functioning. A few hours later it seemed to be working again. This could really be...
can someone tell me what size bits I need to get to the center of the work piece on a 7x10? I'm currently using 1/4" and I'm sick of dealing wtih shims. Help...
Hi all.. as with my last email, i've just recieved some tooling and George is nearly ready to go, just the fine tuning, and thanks to all of you out there who...
I'm attempting to make some bracelets out of 1/4" titanium rod. Dang that stuff is tough. I made the first one by banging on it with a big old hammer on the...
whenTurning the taper on a nedel valve with a large head I use 3 pcs of 5/16 keystock that are magnetized and attach them to the 3 jaw chuck.They allow me to...
No, much simpler. Since the coil is next to magnets, cutting the lines of force generates a small voltage/current in the coil as in a classic generator....
On my wife's honda to reset the maintenance required light: Turn off the engine Press and hold the select/reset button on the instrument panel then turn the ...
If any of you out there would like to save money on tools listen up. I work for a Reconditioning company who sharpens End mills, Drills, roughers, finishers...
Dave I love sauted mushrooms on the side with my steaks, and the only kind of sauce I will use with my steak is some AuJus (which is normally served with Prime...
Who sells the Sieg C1 and C2 micro and mini lathes in the US? http://www.siegind.com/Products/br-c1-lathe.htm http://www.siegind.com/Products/br-c2-lathe.htm...
I find mesquite a little to bold, I like using just a mix of hardwood like maple and oak. What kind of smoker do you use? Ah, I'd rather have the brisket...
Syd what I do if I dont raise one is to go to one of the small towns up close by and tell them I want the prime grade cut of rib eyes, they will have to order...
