Is there any info on the net regarding replacing the motor on a basic rong fu mill/drill with a brushless variable speed motor and drive? Just wondering....
It's been a long time since I last posted on this forum - which is an indication that my Mill Drill has been performing flawlessly. Until yesterday! I need to...
A few weeks ago MSC emailed me a 40%-off discount code. Of course, I didn't need anything until a day or two after it expired. I'm more of an Enco guy, and...
would anyone know the correct size (not length) of Fenner belts for my Rong Fu Mill/Drill Mill book says B42 and B34 but having trouble converting that to the...
Wow - I'm in shock - or crap and credibility as my friend said. Maybe everyone else knows this but the two tapered lower bearings are almost totally exposed to...
I noticed my spindle stalled while making some holes so of course shut things down and checked it out. It turns out the belt adjustment had come loose but I...
Would anyone have a suggestion for a good affordable face mill (1.5 to 2 inch" and a DRO for the Z axis (with remote readout)? Just starting out and these are...
Hello all, I recently purchased a grizzly g1006. Found the wiring diagram pretty poor for someone who is as electrically illiterate as I am. Couldn't find any...
After reading all of the discussion about using a telescoping inside diameter gage and how easy it is to get the wrong answer, I decided to try my hand at...
Anybody seen this one yet? Â http://www.grizzly.com/products/Mini-Horizontal-Vertical-Mill/G0727 Â I'd like to hear if anyone has tried it or even purchased...
I don't know if this applies to all ACE Hardware store sites, but I was just in my local one and all the Irwin stuff was 50% off since they're changing to...
 ... Perhaps some will appreciate this one, sorry I could not resist! Letter to a men's helpline ... Hi Bob, I really need your advice on a serious problem:...
Hello members of the mill drill group, I'm a just joined new member. I'm interested in buying a mill drill to join my other tools. I have no hands on knowledge...
This article presents an Inside Diameter gage that should be able to measure down the bore of a hole. It is similar to the expensive 3 blade models I see in...
I'm wanting to get rid of this old POS drill press vises that was given to me, and I've been looking at getting a new machinist vise. I'm looking at a couple...
My "Master Cobalt" hole saw was starting to take way too long to cut and making sloppy holes so I took advantage of the Enco free shipping, no minimum and got...
Over the last few years, I've seen some good information here about heating and cooling you shop. Some of the ideas have made a big difference in my shop,...
Brian, I tried your procedure a few times in the shop using my best mic to see variation in readings. Worked great 5 times in a row. I have put a link on my...
Hello Mill Drill list. I’m Ernie from Milwaukie Oregon and I have a small hobby shop with a Jet Mill Drill and an Atlas 3996 12 inch lathe. I like making...
I have a bunch of 24mm holes to make in heavy steel boxes and notice my current hole saw seems to be wobbling and takes longer to cut than my 44mm one. Just...
Use promo code: FSFC for Free UPS Ground Shipping on Any Size Order* Hurry! Offer ends Friday, 2/17/12. Hi Jerry, Don't miss your chance to take advantage of...
Found and bought an RF30 two days ago. I need to finish disassembly to reduce the weight and get it into my basement. Problem is I can't get the spindle pulley...
This article, intended for those new to our hobby, attempts to explain the difference between absolute dimensions and relative dimensions. If you are...
