Wow Bob That is a cool idea. I will definitely post some pics after we close on the new house this week. By the way, I just got an Ettco-Emlick tapping head...
Just put the tap in a drill press and use reversing swicth. Also slow up the drill or a mill with pulleys . I have used the for years for small number of tap...
... wrote: I couldn't do that with my projects. The holes don't go thru the plate and i needed the clutch feature with the tapper. I have done that with a hand...
If alignment isn't too critical, I've found that a cordless drill/screwdriver is a very useful labor-saving device. The tension clutch, variable speed and...
Just a quick note to those that may want to order parts for their South Bend lathe. My lathe is a 9" South Bend - toolroom - with quick change gear box and...
Supply and demand at work. I need a tapered gib screw for the cross slide...it's $8 before s&h. I need the apron gasket, felt and wicks and figgure $5 worth of...
Shipping and handling by First Class mail is expensive when you consider that the company would need to charge you fuel and labor charges to send an employee...
I somewhat agree with the cost, BUT in this day and computer age one dosen't even need to go to the post office. Just type out a Click and Ship sticker from...
... Actually, they could put them in a padded envelope, pass it through the postage meter, and place it in the outgoing mail. ... -- Ed Beers <sreeb@...>...
I disagree John. The postman comes by every day. it could be sent in a small box sighiture requested from the customer. Something as small as a cpl screws...
No problem. I someone is only interested in revovering the cost of postage that is great deal for the customer. I like that deal too. John ... I disagree...
Ed, That is what I was thinking but the guy told me that would be a bit of a problem for them as their location was on the edge of town. I like in a township...
Bob, Yes, I have been using USPS and it is not expensive for such items as these. See email in answer to Ed Beers. Earl Bower www.bowermachineandtool.com Bob...
John, Most companies have mail pickup and delivery and do not have to send anyone to the post office. I go to the post office when shipping but I do not tack...
I want to make a giant bull nose center, now that i have the taper attachment done, but is there anything someone want's to see made with lots of pics? As long...
Bob, Yes, there are only 4 streets and 3 of them are being milled and repaved. That is making it hard for me to get to my mothers which lives on the other side...
Good evening gentalmen. I have just recieved a heavy 10 southbend. Do they make quick change tooling with insert capibibility. I would like to use inserts...
A 1/10th scale 4-6-4 Baldwin would be nice but if you're looking for less complexity I'll be happy with the bull nose. Did you get a deal on some high quality...
I got some sweet roller bearings dumpster diving. I will work up to the Baldwin...Bob ... less complexity I'll be happy with the bull nose. Did you get a deal ...
If you're asking if you can fit a QCTP to your 10L the answer is yes. Most of us can't afford the Aloris so we have the Phase 2 versions sold through Enco, MSC...
mmmmmmmmm well not exactly Chris. What I was really wanting to know was are there bars that hold 3 sides inserts. Thatway when one cornor gets dull you just...
Yes it was.....sorry Chris too many hours at work and I guess I am a bit fried thanks for the info. Think I'll be looking for them on sale the nest time they...
No problem Reg. Enco is currently running one of their free shipping sales>$50.00. Check them out and see if indexables are on sale. Chris Reg Mitchell...
The center sounds interesting. I think I have some which were home made. They need new bearings now. I haven't figured out how to press the new bearings in...
Reg, also try the Ebay tool sellers. You can usually buy the set of four 1/2" indexable holders with inserts for about $25.00. Ed in Florida ... sales>$50.00....
Bob, yeah I'd like to see a monster bull nose! I love your documentaries. I remember when got my first lathe, many years ago and started teaching myself...
