Arthur, I made a finger plate and mine is useful for holding things for drilling. The single hold down is not very strong. It tends to bend under pressure. ...
30901
Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 1, 2012 8:22 pm
I seem to have re-invented the Van de Graaff generator, got a big zap to a finger while cleaning up some aluminum parts in my belt sander. Never had that...
30902
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 2, 2012 1:10 am
Thanks to all those that contributed to this article. Hopefully it will inspire others to offer their ideas of how to use 1-2-3 blocks. If you are interested,...
30903
Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 2, 2012 11:50 pm
I had to make a bunch of brackets so I mounted my 4" quick vise to the mill http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1145&category= and...
30904
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 3, 2012 4:59 pm
The good news: I did get a refund of all but my return shipping from CDCO. The bad news: It took many calls to Frank Fan of CDCO Machinery Corp before my...
30905
ED BAUD
ed_baud
Apr 3, 2012 5:20 pm
Hi Rick I don't know if anyone remarked on your information you shared with us on the 3,2,1 blocks but I learned a lot and want to say Thanks Ed From: Rick...
30906
Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Apr 3, 2012 9:00 pm
Hi Rick, Congratulations. I guess you feel the same way about CDCO as I feel about "800watt" formerly of eBay. The fellow left eBay and started his own...
30907
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 3, 2012 9:58 pm
DBN, I had the good sense never to tangle with “800watt”. From what I have read, CDCO is not that bad. However, they sure wasted a lot of my time and...
30908
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 3, 2012 10:19 pm
Ed, You are most welcome. The real thanks go to those that shared their knowledge. I was just the editor. Rick From: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com...
30909
gmiller4396
Apr 3, 2012 10:52 pm
Out of curiousity, to see what is happening, will you post his website address? I bought a few things from 800watt, when I was looking for something less...
30910
Rob B
thunderclaw007
Apr 3, 2012 11:38 pm
I think the metal tools suppliers (just some of the more popular ones) are at the following addresses: 800Watt is now at http://amtools.com/ CDCO is at...
30911
Mark
mewanchyna
Apr 3, 2012 11:53 pm
Just my 2 cents here but I haven't had any problems with my 4 orders with CDCO (and I am in Canada!) Mark ... Just my 2 cents here but I haven't had any...
30912
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 3, 2012 11:56 pm
Mark, I didn't have any problems with CDCO until I received the defective product. Had it been OK, it would have been a normal transaction. Rick From:...
30913
Glenn N
sleykin
Apr 4, 2012 3:01 am
This would be a great list to go in a links folder. I didn't see a FAQ for this group but it would be good there too. ... From: Rob B To:...
30914
Beddo
pplus17
Apr 4, 2012 7:47 am
I had a similar CDCO experience to Rick. Great communication with CDCO up until the order shipped. Once it arrived, I found the Boring Head that I purchased...
30915
largrin
Apr 4, 2012 12:53 pm
How very enlightening. I thought it was just me. I can personally attest that 800watt is a complete jerk. I buy and sell a lot on ebay. I was going to buy an...
30916
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 4, 2012 1:06 pm
Larry, When you say you had good results from CDCO, does that mean that you received acceptable product right off the bat so there was no further interactions?...
30917
largrin
Apr 4, 2012 1:30 pm
Yes, the products were as advertised. I have never had to deal with any problems from him. However, yours is not the first story I have hear about these issues...
30918
Darren M
ram50v8efi
Apr 4, 2012 2:20 pm
Thanks Bob for posting the list, and I agree 100% that they each have their good and bad moments. And as you said, the competition for the duckets helps keep...
30919
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 4, 2012 2:24 pm
I didn't see Wholesale Tool (http://www.wttool.com/) on the list but was delighted with how they handled defective product. Rick ... From:...
30920
Paul Howell
phowell_7
Apr 4, 2012 2:46 pm
I had the need to make some square holes in plate steel and was trying to figure out the easiest way to accomplish the task. I'm sure there are a number of...
30921
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 4, 2012 3:45 pm
Paul, I recently had to cut 25 square holes in 3/8” 6061 and used my DRO with a ¼” end mill. My trick was to set up the DRO for zero tool offset. Then I ...
30922
Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 4, 2012 3:50 pm
... I had that problem with Amazon recently. "Oh, that free shipping item was actually sold by a third party so even though they sent you the wrong item, it's...
30923
Rob B
thunderclaw007
Apr 4, 2012 3:57 pm
Rick, Wholesale Tool is just after Harbor Freight and before Discount Tool. Also for those who like micro tools (like end mills that go down to 0.001") or...
30924
Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 4, 2012 4:20 pm
... That's what I do with my CNC when I'm not using an automated pocket mill or something. I just have the CAD system add an offset line and tell the cutter...
30925
Michael Parrish
accuratemike
Apr 4, 2012 9:49 pm
Hello. A friend has a South Bend lathe that he was thinking about selling. He needs to make room in the shop and this is lathe #3. It is working now, and is in...
30926
Paul
phowell_7
Apr 5, 2012 11:19 am
Rick - Thanks for another method. It seems especially applicable when making a number of parts as you did. Paul H....
30927
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 5, 2012 12:31 pm
Paul, A method for making square and rectangular holes that I am using today is to use square stock and bolt it together. No stress points due to machining ...
30928
Rick Sparber
rgsparber
Apr 5, 2012 12:48 pm
One of my students sent me this link to a NASA article on fasteners. It is both an exhaustive treatment of the subject and very readable. ...
30929
Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
mparkerlisberg
Apr 5, 2012 1:08 pm
Rick Didn't see anything in it on 'O' ring retention for solid rocket booster segment joints. ;~) Malcolm I don't suffer from insanity I enjoy it! Mene,...
