I broke what I hope is the last plastic gear on my mill. I have started on the belt conversion. I decided to make it rather then buy it. It is a chance to do...
... Can't help you with the keyway broaching.... But the commercial belt drive kit I bought from LMS just instructs you to put the gearshift in neutral and not...
Do it on the lathe. Chuck up the pulley and grind a tool bit to the width you need for the keyway. Remember to provide clearances on the sides, and rake at the...
I have been looking at the harborfreight 40939-2VGA, and the grizzly G3103. Just want so feedback as to how you like either one of the mills and if anyone...
Hi Carl: Broach the keyway in the lathe. Cuck the part to be broached and hold a single point cutter in a small boring bar with the top of the tool facing the...
Gary, I also bought the G3103 last Nov. Very Happy. Good Quality. One thing I didn't realize is that it comes with a one shot had pump lubrication system and...
Follow up question. Never having done a broaching operation using a lathe, whats the best method to keep the minilathe lathe chuck from rotating during all...
Never had a problem with that, there isn't a lot of tendency to rotate. I also never tried it on a minilathe, however. Try putting it in "low" gear and see how...
You should not have to. Run the bit back and forth slowly to cut the initial groove. Once the keyway has been cut slightly it will keep the tool bit guided...
I suddenly feel real stupid! It did not even cross my mind to make my own guides. It would be a very simple operation too. A round body, a shoulder, and a...
Speedphoto300: Are you accusing me of plagiarism? I saw your post after I posted that and thought it was awesome that two solutions could be so close. I answer...
Hi Ken: I hope nobody has posted the following technique, I would HATE to be considered a plagiarist. I just stand a short length of hardwood on the lathe bed...
My pleasure Carl: Don't feel bad, I do it all the time. We are programmed to think we have to buy solutions when many times they are right in front of us. A...
Barry, It was an amused comment, if I was accusing you of plagiarism it would have been forceful. I just figured you posted a reply without looking to see what...
Whatever, I don't have time to argue with you, think what you want. Maybe you should expect some retaliation when you say mean things. If you can't take it,...
Jack, maybe a couple pairs of boxing gloves instead? I'd buy tickets. Thanks Barry and Speedphoto for the replies. Sounds like broaching a keyway isn't as big...
Forgive my ignorance, but I am a total beginner at metal work. I've only had my mini-lathe and mini-mill for a few weeks and have no experience. I want to...
larry, sounds right. to adjust the depth, you'll need to incrementally move the bit up/down. if you have the stock toolpost, you'll have to shim. otherwise...
oh, and what i described assumes the keyway is oriented top/bottom as opposed to in/out when looking at the lathe from the front/handle end. another way...
You got it right. This method works well and is cheap. It is not as bad as it seems. Depth I do trial and error until it fits right. There is an other way to...
Hi Carl: Here is a link that may help. This link illustrates ONE way to broach in the lathe. With multi tooth broaches. http://www.sherline.com/tip20.htm You...
Beware of the aluminum hold down clamps that the guy is selling here and on ebay. I bought some and although they seem to be well made and probably do fit...
Dear Sir, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Rodolfo Barron (Rudy), part of the research and development team at Pranalytica (www.pranalytica.com). ...
And another link - build a slotter attachment to mount on the cross slide: <http://homepage3.nifty.com/amigos/slotter/slotting_tool-e.htm> Much simpler to use...
... here and on ... probably do ... provided (M10) ... don't fit into ... thick for ... you have ... I sold the clamps on eBay for the screwless vises. The...
Folks, I just unpacked my Micro Mark mini-mill after a quick in-town move and noticed that the motor had completely vibrated loose from the motor mount. I'm...
