There is an excellent, cheap, solution to feed the bar - a bar puller. Much cheaper than barfeeder, less complicated, totally mechanical ones exist. I just...
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toolznglue
Jun 6, 2013 5:43 pm
... Steel is magnetic, brass is not. Touch a magnet to the way and see if it sticks. In either case, I'd clean off all of the paint from the way. In terms of...
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toolznglue
Jun 6, 2013 6:05 pm
... Oh, please do continue this thread on the list. I'm learning quite a bit and suspect that others are as well. I don't think that Ron's comment was meant to...
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km6vv
Jun 6, 2013 6:38 pm
Maybe he meant running the two CNC machines from the SAME program? I could see coordinating two machines, as long as the program can handle the additional...
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a3sigma
Jun 6, 2013 7:32 pm
Hello all, In my use of the mill to feed the lathe: http://youtu.be/PubBx9K4bUo I'm running my usual -- EMC2 on a Linux PC and the stock Sherline controller....
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 6, 2013 8:30 pm
Brian wrote (edited as I saw fit) ... 1 - Now you're talking 2 - Maybe, let's see if you're up for a big learning curve 3 - What have you been smoking <grin> ...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 6, 2013 9:11 pm
Hi Bruce, If you use a longer crosslide (say from the mill) on your lathe, you might pay a price in terms of rigidity. It sounds like you've got some cool...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 6, 2013 11:01 pm
Hi Mike, The only "must haves" for this wheel to work are a rim (tire) that is concentric to the center hole, and a consistent tire width and flange width from...
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bruce_e_layne
Jun 6, 2013 11:42 pm
I'm still very much enjoying this thread. Thanks to all contributors for a great discussion. The bar puller from Israel has always impressed me as a high...
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Mike Bauers
mwbauers
Jun 7, 2013 1:46 am
OOOoooo...... Those are some scary estimates!!! I'm betting it will be more like 1-2 minutes for each after you make the first one with your best set-up....
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 7, 2013 2:20 am
Yes, the world is flat too <grin> The drawbar for the WW collets will not even take 1/4" stock without a collet in place the largest bar you can pass through a...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 7, 2013 2:25 am
Sorry I forgot the link: http://www.sherline.com/1160inst.htm and to quote from that page: "The maximum diameter material that can pass through the WW Collet...
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Ron Ginger
yaginger
Jun 7, 2013 3:03 am
... No, flat tires would never work. You need to understand what keeps a railroad car riding on the rails- it is NOT the flange. If it were they would wear off...
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bruce_e_layne
Jun 7, 2013 7:11 am
... ? Where did you buy the ER16 collet holder and how is it ... I bought the ER16 collet holder on eBay. It looks very nice. Quite solid and apparently well...
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toolznglue
Jun 7, 2013 6:33 pm
Hi, David: After looking at your video, I'd consider what you're doing to be ONE machine and not two. Jerry Jankura So many toys…. So little time …....
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jun 7, 2013 10:46 pm
Bruce wrote: < Almost every time I want to use a manual lathe, I'll use my Clausing. I'm envious. < I haven't wired the stepper motors, therefore, I haven't...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 10, 2013 2:18 am
Sorry if this is too far off topic. I am a newbie. I work mostly with aluminum and mild steel. My shop is in the basement. I have been using CRC Brakleen...
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bruce_e_layne
Jun 10, 2013 5:48 am
Just to be absolutely sure... we're talking about cleaning aluminum parts you make on your Sherline, and not cleaning the aluminum parts ON your Sherline? If...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 10, 2013 8:56 am
... I am talking about cleaning parts I make. To get most of the oil and adhering chips off. Clean out a bottoming hole prior to tap, etc. I have not thought...
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Stan Stocker
stanstocker
Jun 10, 2013 1:16 pm
Hi Tom, I can't recommend any spray can product over another, although the red can brake cleaners have never attacked aluminum in my experience. If you are...
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Tom Wade
arcmaster3
Jun 10, 2013 1:50 pm
Here's a warning about using brake cleaner to wash parts.... http://tomwade.me/motorcycles/phosgene.php Tom Wade...
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bruce_e_layne
Jun 10, 2013 7:43 pm
... I started using small stainless pins and soapy water in a rotary tumbler to clean brass as a prelude to reloading (remanufacturing) ammunition (plenty of...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 11, 2013 4:42 am
... I have a deep sink in the area. No hot water, but, the pipe is 6 foot away... A plastic tub and an existing SS strainer. Now, I know why the handle broke...
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Thomas
tomdean1939
Jun 15, 2013 6:36 am
Any idea what the spindle, lathe or mill, RPM sensor is? I just converted my DRO lathe and mill to CNC. I want to incorporate spindle controls. On/Off and...
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Ron Thompson
ronthomp2002
Jun 15, 2013 11:23 am
... This should explain it. I did a Google search and looked at images: ...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 15, 2013 6:19 pm
... Thanks, A couple of these images show the Sherline RPM sensor. A couple lead to 'how to build a RPM sensor' But, nothing I saw at that link specifies the...
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Shannon Haworth
shannon_a_ha...
Jun 15, 2013 7:31 pm
... From that search I clicked on this link: http://www.sherline.com/8100inst.htm Partially down, there is an image showing vinyl decals applied to the top of...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 15, 2013 7:50 pm
On 06/15/13 12:31, Shannon Haworth wrote: Sorry, I was not clear. I know how to use this type sensor - robotics, EE, etc. I have a bunch of Fairchild...
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Shannon Haworth
shannon_a_ha...
Jun 15, 2013 8:31 pm
Well, all is well that ends well. After doing the research I decided I really needed this myself and ordered that sensor. ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Thomas D. Dean
tomdean1939
Jun 15, 2013 10:25 pm
I have a 4400 Lathe I am upgrading from DRO to CNC. When attempting to attach the lead screw CNC motor mount to the bed, the CNC motor mount contacts the base,...
