Hi, I noticed in turning the chuck by hand that its bearing feels tight, that is I can feel each little roller or ball bearing as it goes by. If this were...
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mike@...
Apr 1, 1999 6:33 pm
Hello Group Has any body worked out how to have a tachometer fitted to the lathe, to indicate revolutions per minute? I was thinking along the lines of an...
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Gerald Johnson
taxback@...
Apr 1, 1999 7:14 pm
Hi, In the book "Tabletop Machining" just published by Sherline is a page containing the image of a paper disc that has various sections of black and white...
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libers@...
Apr 1, 1999 9:27 pm
I have done the design on paper. I am acquiring some of the parts. The design I have uses a small process computer called a "Basic Stamp" from a company ...
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rodriquj@...
Apr 1, 1999 9:43 pm
Hello all, Although for some lucky reason, I've been able to get the hang of using the threading dial, many times I resort to following foolproof method for...
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rodriquj@...
Apr 1, 1999 9:58 pm
Hello all, Although for some lucky reason, I've been able to get the hang of using the threading dial, many times I resort to following foolproof method for...
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Paul Hettrick
P.Hettrick@...
Apr 2, 1999 4:06 am
This isn't a bad idea, but I hope the book has one calibrated for 50Hz power as in England (for the person who originally posed the question) and here in ...
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Gerald Johnson
taxback@...
Apr 2, 1999 12:14 pm
I have the book and if memory serves (not as well as it once did) the ring is only for 60 cycle. I imagine there might be a way to compensate mathematically...
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rodriquj@...
Apr 2, 1999 1:26 pm
Hello, Just the other night I dicided to mill .062,5" off of the bottom surface of minilathe tool post. Yes, I lost those little notches for locating the tool...
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libers@...
Apr 3, 1999 4:32 am
I have done the design on paper. I am acquiring some of the parts. The design I have uses a small process computer called a "Basic Stamp" from a company ...
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Chadd Thompson
chadd@...
Apr 3, 1999 5:50 am
I was wondering if there is any place besides HF that may have a belt for the 7X10? My belt just broke on mine. Less than a week old now. It looks like it is...
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Mike Welch
mike@...
Apr 3, 1999 9:00 pm
I don't know where you'd fine the belt, but please let us all know when you do. I can tell you though that it's easy as cake to take off and replace. I've...
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jimadam2@...
Apr 3, 1999 9:40 pm
Try Small Parts Inc. www.smallparts.com Jim ... eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/7x10minilathe Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com...
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jimadam2@...
Apr 3, 1999 9:47 pm
<2.2.32.19990403055439.0070d99-@...> wrote: Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/7x10minilathe/?start=346 ... eGroup home:...
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pidjones@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/7x10minilathe/?start=337 ... There is a chip called the LM2917N that is a tach chip - feed it pulses and it...
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LoranceD@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
This is something I have been wondering about myself. One possible solution I am going to check out is adapting a bicycle speedometer for this purpose. Some of...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I just wanted to apologize for posting SO much here today. My email was down for several days and I got them all at once. I've spent every night for the last...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I could be wrong, but I would think the best thing to do would be to reverse the motor once you've hit the end so you don't have to line it up. That's what I...
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LoranceD@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
Do any of you own one of the Harbor Freigt Mini-Mills (SKU#36739)? I am in the process of setting up my shop and am trying to decide between the HF mill for...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I went into a local pawn shop during lunch today, hoping to find a digital caliper. Instead, I found some other stuff. Remember, I'm new to metalworking and...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
Really? Man, after the horror stories I've heard about Harbor Freight's customer service, it was the LAST place I wanted to check. I'm glad you told me that....
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
The lock washer works pretty good for the steel slide I made, but it's a little tight. I'm hoping it'll break in in a little while. ... From:...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
Toby, Two questions: One: Do you think it's worth the (what?) $79 or $89? That's a relative question, I know. Two: Besides being able to mount multiple tools...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
Thanks for that advise. That very thought occurred to me (about that metal being SO soft for a reason), but I wondered if they actually put that kind of...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I'd think if you did that you'd give up the locks in the tool post that make sure it's at a square angle to the table. Also, with the reduced friction ...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I'll just respond to this question since I've already posted a lot and don't want to wear out my welcome :) ... I was in the same situation. The only tool I...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I don't understand why that message got posted so quickly. I've posted several others and none ever came back through the system... I guess once nice thing...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
... Thanks for pointing that out. I've been pretty worried about that. So far, I haven't produced a lot of fine dust on the lathe making pens (except for...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I read this twice. Thought I posted it. I'm having the exact same problem. As I increase the speed, it goes in and out of this harmonic vibration state three...
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Mike Welch
mikew@...
Apr 4, 1999 5:01 am
I've posted several messages and haven't seen them hit the feed, whereas I've seen others go through almost immediately. As it appears several have been lost,...
