JE, Sorry about that. I just sent out a message to the group in general and it wasn't aimed directly at you. I hope all works out on your project and you...
Hi all- As some of you may know, we came up with a bolt-on accessory for the spline-spindled mill/drills a while back called the "Spindle-Lock". It is exactly...
Hello, I just bought a used RF20, and I need a stand for it. Can someone point me to plans or a build log for one made out of dimensional lumber? Also, any...
Hi,  Where are you located - I have a base for a mill/drill that might be interesting - depending on where you are. I'm in northeren NJ.  Be well, DBN ...
Wow, thanks Druid, for the kind offer but I'm in St. Louis. Also, I just realized I was told the wrong model number - it's an Rong Fu MMD 91000D. Anyone know...
i pulled apart both of my vises this morning (new 6" import and a few years old phase II 4") and measured each part to see where it stood as I knew from past...
Chet, There is two kinds of error here. The first kind does not change over time. It is easy to fix. The other changes with time and can only be minimized. You...
Rick, couldn't you machine a matching key slot (with 0.001 interference fit) in the fixed vise jaw and the base. Then when you bolt it tight again, it should...
Good timing on this subject. I was about to post my recent experience with my mill vise. I accidentally discovered what Rick had the good sense to figure out...
Hello Rick, Thank you for sharing your findings and helping us all understand our equipment better. I know we never throw out stuff... (packratitus) but just...
Jerry How on earth are we to encourage the youngster to take up engineering if they receive such encouragement. My philosophy, is borrow it but tell me, if you...
First you make sure the kid understands humor*, second you explain that these things don't have guards on them and are dangerous. And then if they do ask that...
I found the best way to keep the tools in the toolbox was to put a "radioactive" sign on the box! I don't suffer from insanity I enjoy it! ... From: Jerry...
I did that to an expensive piece of test gear and then had to send it in for repair. I got a worried phone call from their tech. :) ... -- Jerry Durand,...
Do you have a PDF version to print out? I have a painter in the house and seems that my workshop has some sort of magnetic attraction force on him Goran Canary...
No, sorry, that's it. If you find one let me know. :) ... -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. www.interstellar.com tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll...
Robert, I guess you are right. It is still useful for drilling small holes in pine... Ya gotta understand that I too almost never throw things away. That...
I used to have a crap milling vise that came with one of my mills. When I realized that it was of no use as a vise, it still served me well as a clamp when...
Corey, I think it is solid enough to hold marshmallows while I roast them ;-) But you are right. It does have some life left in it. I just have to remember its...
make one on paint program and take it to kinkos or copy center and have them print it out in large poster board.
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how about this one next to the door.
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