Hi - I tried doing this on my drill press but really can't center the bit directly over the center of the sphere, nor does my supposedly metal cutting bit do...
I find that the tail stock for my 7x10 HF lathe is really stiff to turn the handle. I've made sure that the screw down lock is loose, and it still is hard to...
I wish to cut some 24 tpi threads. I know that I need a no. 40 gear in pos A, and a no. 6o gear in pos. D. but what goes in the other 2 pos.??? I have been...
Well I have my shop organized and working. But something was missing and until this morning I couldnt figure out what was not there in the shop. All my tools...
This is my first post and I apologize for not knowing the proper terminology. I have a 7x10 lathe from Harbor Freight. I want to slightly reduce the diameter...
I have one of the Harbor Freight 7x10, and find the chuck, and the tool post holder to be very liming. Can someone recommend a different chuch and toolholder...
my tour at Columbus Ideal Factory. They have some useful equipment and I am going to join. It only $35 a month plus an hourly rate for equipment. They only...
with painting the walls of my workshop. Now I have to put everything back in its place. Last weekend I moved everything to the back part of the shop and now...
Dont remember if I told anyone here, but my Son and I visited "Techshop"; in Detroit a few weeks ago. WOW is all I have to say. If it werent so far away I...
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120710/D9VU62HO1.html These cards were just found and it wont do much if any damage to the current prices of these cards....
It Has to Stop Somewhere WILL USA SURVIVE? The folks who are getting the free stuff, don't like the folks who are paying for the free stuff, because the folks...
Well. This IS the place for dumb questions, right? I got and viewed Jose's excellent intro tape, I read "The Home Machinist" book. I've made a little oilite...
Anyone have any experience or know anything about Shop Fox lathes? I'm looking at their M1016 10x20. I haven't been able to find any reviews online, so I'd...
Right now, for general cutting on steels, I use either light motor oil or Tap Magic. I am using up the last of my cheap Chinese end mills, and going to USA...
I made Rudy Kouhoupt's "Balanced Knurling Tool". What a wonderful tool! All of a sudden, I realized I don't have enough knurls. I went to my friendly...
Hello all, I'm looking to purchase a benchtop lathe; I only have an occasional need for turning, etc. I'm thinking about an older Atlas Craftsman, but also am...
hey guys, I recently picked up my first lathe, a 7x10. Today I wanted to bore a hole through some rod, but found the carraige was in the way. Do you guys...
Hi I am new to this post. First off I have been a Machinist for 20 years. I recently purchased a 7x10 HF lathe. I enjoy the versatility it has for the size I...
A while back I saw a web page that let you see how the sizes of gears would affect the speed of equipment. Since my lathe doesnt have a motor and I am going...
I am rebuilding my mini lathe and having a problem with the cross feed. I have to turn the handle almost a full 1/2 turn before the cross side starts to move....
here is an interesting idea, put out for discussion. We should ban soda for the good of the national health. point : if we are all paying for health care, then...
