Richard, Thanks for converting the bitmap to a .jpg. Us poor Webtv guys can't see .bmp. However, I'm completely clueless as to the "flat spot". Is the flat...
If you make a 1/2" slot with a 1/2" cutter, the end of a stopped slot would be round, with 1/4" radius. If the cutter is any narrower than 1/2" - let's say...
From: Rich Kleinhenz [mailto:woodnpen@...] : If you make a 1/2" slot with a 1/2" cutter, the end of a stopped slot would be round, with 1/4" radius....
... With the repositioning of the arm that I did, I did not run out of rack in either direction. If you were to change the attach point yet again, you might...
Charles, Your message appears on my screen as dark blue lettering on a black background. (can't read it) Is it because I'm using WEBTV or does it appear in...
I have this vague recollection about a specially shaped drill bit that 'drills' square holes, but I think it does just that. You would have to make 2 holes at...
Hi, I've read several posts about deburring the castings and lead screws on a new mini-mill. Could someone explain what should be deburred and the best...
What is everyone using for a vise on their mini? I have a small vise that tends to pull the workpiece up. I was thinking of Chris's (littlemachineshop.com) 3"...
After reading the several suggestions, I tried adding a .01" aluminum shim behind the rack and was impressed with the improvement. However I'm not really sure...
I have the one of the Enco 3" screwless vises (the one with hold down slots, not holes in the sides, made in India.) I don't know why they call them screwless...
I have the LMS 3" precision, the HF 2" screwless, and the HF angle vise. I use the screwless for small items, the angle vise for the obvious, and the the 3"...
Thanks Jim. I think I will be ordering the LMS 3". I'm getting frustrated with this one I have. It's okay if you don't mind your piece being about .003 to .005...
Charles What I did was to take a fairly un-agressive file to all the casting corners just to make sure that any loose casting material would be removed. I...
Randy, there is a proper technique for precision work holding in any kind of vice. Only the fixed jaw of the vice is machined square with the bottom and jaw...
Great tip Jerry! I'll try that and see if I can get some better cuts. This little vise I have is okay other than the lifting issue. Size wise, it's perfect....
The milling I've done to date with it didn't require alignment, just holding ability, so I can't answer your question. (BTW: IIRC, the forward/rear direction...
Opps.. I knew that <blush> Somebody must have mixed up my keys.. yeah that's it 8-) The cuts I was making were indexed off the back of the vise so to get all...
I use a 2.5" HF drill press vise. ($9... couldn't resist) Mounted it with jaws aligned with the X axis. (mounted it close to the right {handwheel} side of the...
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Rick Kruger
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Apr 3, 2003 3:02 pm
The LMS vises look to be good ones, at least the "Kurt" style ones. I am still using a 3" screwless and love it. Its the only vise that doesn't lift the ...
Would that be a broach? Not a drill but a bar with cutting teeth on one side that is feed through a guide with a slot. Usually pressed in with a arbor press or...
It's a Wankle rotary engine! LOL I can't see in my minds eye how a spinning bit can make a square. That comes close, but the corners still need to be finished....
The method is called rotary broaching. Check http://www.slatertools.com/Pages/rotary.html Dennis Cranston Houston ... http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/...
The second link has an animation. Something to keep in mind is that the center of the "reuleux triangle" actually runs in a circle and it rotates as it goes...
Hmm.. I think I see how that works. It appears to be like a mortising bit for wood working, but instead of the tool turning, the workpiece is turning. Is that...
I have to be mindful with my HF 2" screwless (maybe 'cuz it's HF??). The crosspin at the bottom of the tightening screw doesn't always sit in the holding slots...
