I just finished reviewing Jose's tape on the 7x10 minilathe. I'm sure it may not be that earthshattering to experienced machinists, but to a complete novice...
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cameronj@...
Jul 1, 1999 2:24 pm
I would like to purchase a bench grinder to assist in the grinding of cutting tools for the 7 x 10 that is being shipped to me sometime this week. I have never...
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mike@...
Jul 1, 1999 3:40 pm
Is there any difference between a live center, a rolling center, and a bearing center? I'd like to get a better center for the tailstock. As I understand it,...
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mike@...
Jul 1, 1999 3:50 pm
There are only a few things to think about when you get a grinder. There's not much to them, really. 1. What kind of rest do they have? The more capable the...
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MMEAGHER
mmeagher@...
Jul 1, 1999 3:56 pm
"Live center" and "rolling center" are synonymous, in the same manner as "compound slide" and "top slide." Usage seems to depend on one's geographic location...
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mike@...
Jul 1, 1999 4:03 pm
I agree about the video. I've only watched it once, and it's helped me a lot. Your tailstock is a solid piece? Are you sure there's not an adjustment screw...
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cameronj@...
Jul 1, 1999 5:00 pm
Thanks for the reply! Where do you get a Wheel Dresser? <7lg2og$7g3-@egroups.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=781...
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libers@...
Jul 1, 1999 5:31 pm
<7lfsoe$1ft-@egroups.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=778 Well I can tell you what I did. I bought the 39.95...
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mike@...
Jul 1, 1999 7:51 pm
Standard Newbie Disclaimer: Sorry if these are stupid question.... I Recieved my 7x10 in decent condition. The screws holding it to the wood crate were bent,...
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libers@...
Jul 1, 1999 8:31 pm
<7lggsg$879-@egroups.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=786 ... Another newbie. I have had mine since about March. ...
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libers@...
Jul 1, 1999 8:33 pm
<7lggsg$879-@egroups.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=786 ... Oops: Yes the gears are "plastic" all except the...
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ybrodsky@...
Jul 1, 1999 9:55 pm
I am just beginning to learn how to grind properly. I have a very nice (variable speed) CRAFTSMAN grinder that I bough long time ago for regular houshold...
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mike@...
Jul 1, 1999 10:18 pm
... Mine was too, and I bought mine at a retail store! Keep them. They are still a useful size and you know you can add threads to them where there aren't...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:05 am
Hmmmm. Man, I wonder if I can get some of those at a local NAPA here... I'm sure it's for brake surfacing. Maybe they got too short, or had an overrun of...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:05 am
Thanks for the GREAT information, Ken. You answered a lot of my questions. I was so mistaken about much of this. I thought stainless as a rule was softer...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:05 am
I have a dumb question. I searched the army lathe training manual and couldn't find any reference to my question. What's the physical difference between a...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:05 am
Very interesting, Al. I sure would like to know how he rebuilt the tailstock. For me, it's the worst thing about the mini lathe. I finally got mine aligned...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:05 am
I posted this question but never saw it come across so I'll post it again. What's the difference between a rolling center and a live center, if any? I'm...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:06 am
Cameron, Here's my two cent's worth. The Sherline lathe, like the Taig, is better finished. They're also both aluminum core, which means you have to be ...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:06 am
From Harbor Freight, of course :) Funny thing is, I just bought one in their Dallas retail store just yesterday. I think it was $3.00. Works great! They...
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stpete@...
Jul 2, 1999 12:36 am
<7lg3gg$pd1-@egroups.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=783 ... Yes, it is one solid cast piece. No screws, no...
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Ray C Archibald
rca@...
Jul 2, 1999 1:18 am
... to quill slide. I bought a 7x10 in Feb. and it looked like the tailstock was 1 piece, untill I turned it over and saw the set screw on the underside of the...
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echase@...
Jul 2, 1999 3:37 am
Thanks to all who responded to my request for info on Morse Taper's. I am trying to turn one and was partially successful the first time. Should get the...
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echase@...
Jul 2, 1999 3:40 am
I am also wondering about maintenance, especially lubrication. Just took the apron off to add a chip guard and wonder what to use on the gears. Have a spray...
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mike@...
Jul 2, 1999 4:48 am
Thanks everyone for your answers. I havent looked at it again, but even with the taper lock very loose, the wheel wouldn't turn. I did not realize that the...
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Shay Walters
shayw@...
Jul 2, 1999 1:53 pm
Since this is a "newbie" message, I thought I'd pass along the best newbie advice I have.... If you notice on the HI-LOW gear shift lever there's a warning not...
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mals@...
Jul 3, 1999 1:22 am
What would be acceptable for run out for the chuck on this lathe? The best I can seem able to get with the stock chuck is just a bit under .001 in. Thanks,...
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Gerald Johnson
taxback@...
Jul 3, 1999 1:32 am
Hi Gary, Several months ago we had alot of traffic about acceptable runout. My lathe had .003 out of the box. I tried to grind it closer using the Dremel ...
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ybrodsky@...
Jul 3, 1999 2:33 am
Hi All, A couple of weeks ago I went to a local scrap metal yard and got there 6 feet long 1.5 inch in diameter steel bar. I wanted to cut it in about 6 inch...
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cameronj@...
Jul 3, 1999 2:53 am
Where do you get 5/16" key stock anyway? What is a good price for it?? Any suggestions? <7ljsp5$kh7-@egroups.com> wrote: original...
