... I've found a proper sized Neodymium magnet, well attached to a dowel, and inserted into the bottom of a big cigar tube works well... Glass or aluminum. ...
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November X-Ray
n8676x
Oct 2, 2012 10:00 pm
I use a shop vac mainly, but when I do use a magnet I simply wrap a shop rag around it so the rag captures the swarf when you remove the magnet. ...
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yahoogroups
a4x6band
Oct 2, 2012 9:02 pm
... I use a shop vac with one of these in the hose between the vac nozzle and the vacuum cleaner. http://www.grizzly.com/products/12-Cyclone-Separator/T23831 ...
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js1160@...
js1160
Oct 2, 2012 8:01 pm
go to roofing section of your favorite home repair store (aka Home Deport, Lowes). There is a handheld magnet for picking nails that works great in pickup and...
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Barry Kneller
barrykneller
Oct 2, 2012 7:55 pm
Magnet inside relatively large plastic bag, chips stick to outside of bag, turn bag inside out, remove magnet, chips fall into bottom of bag. Empty bag,...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Oct 2, 2012 7:50 pm
Just received this back from SIMS: Jerry, We do have a new and used department at gate #6.. Robert Rodriguez Division Manager Sims MetaL Management ...
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curtisleo@...
curtis95033
Oct 2, 2012 7:39 pm
I sweep it off using a paint brush. The smaller pieces, I use a paper towel and sweep it up. Most of the swarf will stick to it and it's all clean. Every once...
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Phil Waller
strider1a
Oct 2, 2012 7:32 pm
Never occurred to me to ask this question before. What do you all find is the best way to "clean up chips" from either mill or lathe? Sometimes I use a magnet...
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kenrinc
Oct 2, 2012 7:02 pm
... Western Metals was bought by SIMS. It's essentially the same place it always was: a metal suplier that also deals in scrap. They sell scrap as well as new...
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leasingham_connelly
leasingham_c...
Oct 2, 2012 1:37 pm
Photo of bend die is in folder ER32. Following turning and boring of the centre register and hole it was mounted on a vertical rotary table and the remaining...
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RedfieldRH@...
rick.redfield
Oct 2, 2012 1:28 pm
I agree with everything stated here (I use both) and would add one more advantage to R-8 collets: rigidity. The collet and cutter fit well up into the spindle...
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leasingham_connelly
leasingham_c...
Oct 2, 2012 1:13 pm
There are always pros and cons to weigh up. I have a full set of R8 metric collets (2mm to 20mm) complete with morse taper collets. I also have an R8 drill...
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Carl Hollopeter
chollo...
Oct 1, 2012 8:40 pm
Larry, Not familiar with the Glacern Vise but, I have the 6” vise from Shars, excellent quality, can’t really tell any difference from the Kurt I used at...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Oct 1, 2012 8:24 pm
Hi, It might best to save your $$ for more fun stuff and buy a few R-8 collets and/or a set of end-mill holders. I do have both, but the R8 collets sit...
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Paul
phowell_7
Oct 1, 2012 7:29 pm
I use both R8 and ER40 collets on my SX3 size mill (I can only afford import "extras" for most of my requirements, so I can't attest to any increased quality...
31890
curtisleo@...
curtis95033
Oct 1, 2012 7:10 pm
Thanks for the writeup. My experience is using R8 collets with a full size Bridgeport. The sizes I used are 1/8, 1/4, 1/2", 3/4". Yes, it's just a hobby at...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Oct 1, 2012 7:04 pm
Hi Curtis, The "ER" series of collets have far greater gripping are than the R8 or the 5C series. Also they have a greater "range" i.e., more compliance so...
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curtisleo@...
curtis95033
Oct 1, 2012 6:54 pm
I'm following this thread since I am looking for some R8 collets. With many recommending ER25, I looked around as well. I've seen a few R8 to ER25 adapters. If...
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Jerome Kimberlin
jkimberln
Oct 1, 2012 6:39 pm
... Well, I haven't been there. But I thought Sims was a scrap yard? I wouldn't have even considered having them order anything if that is the case....
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Jerome Kimberlin
jkimberln
Oct 1, 2012 6:32 pm
... Probably wrong. Just check the specs. Glacern actually has them, Shars ?? JerryK...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Oct 1, 2012 5:44 pm
Hi, In a quick phrase - I doubt it. There are many manufacturers of this style of vise - some are works of art, some are workable and others scrap. ...
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Larry
lm2642002
Oct 1, 2012 5:19 pm
Hey I think Shars has identical vises to the Glacern for less. Am I wrong?...
31883
curtisleo@...
curtis95033
Oct 1, 2012 5:01 pm
Prices of metals have gone up crazy. I just finished using up my stock that I purchased 10+ years ago so it's a hugh sticker shock. I was trying to use some...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Oct 1, 2012 4:50 pm
... That's where I bought this steel. Two sheets of 12" x 48" 11 gauge plus some pieces of 1/4" bar that he didn't weigh came out to about $88. Bit of a shock...
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curtisleo@...
curtis95033
Oct 1, 2012 4:47 pm
I was at SIMs last week and they had a pretty crappy selection. More is the crappy attitude when asking about ordering metals. This is more than once when I...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Oct 1, 2012 4:23 pm
... I am near San Jose, but their website says they're in S.F. and Hayward. They list nothing for San Johaze. I'll have to check them out sometime once I find...
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Jerome Kimberlin
jkimberln
Oct 1, 2012 4:15 pm
... Somehow I thought you were nearer to San Jose than I am. Sims Metal is at 1800 Monterey Highway in San Jose. I'm in Richmond and that is about 50 miles...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Oct 1, 2012 4:09 pm
I just went to their website, they don't have any sites listed within 50 miles or so of here. http://www.simsmm.com ... -- Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar,...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Oct 1, 2012 4:06 pm
... Maybe because nobody suggested them before I bought the metal new? I did see them when I was searching the web but they're listed as a recycling center....
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Ken
kenrinc
Oct 1, 2012 4:01 pm
... AGREED ... I'm trying to figure out why you don't use the old "Western Metals" which is now SIMS in San Jose? Maybe I didn't catch where you were located...
