Recent content by m.d.hunter63@hotmail.

A quality benchtop mill is like finding a quality 4x6 band saw, pretty rare. There's a reason that Bridgeports are so popular; they were considered bare minimum. Look at a Rung Fu, they were pretty popular a few years ago.

Ummm.... nope, how would one even do that? Just did some quick measurements, 3.5 inch cast iron table, 1/2 inch air gap and 3/4 inch lead screw. Anyone that stupid should be prohibited from breeding, much less using a milling machine.

Have 4 mills, zero drill presses, I'm an amateur

I have several Reeds, not sure where you get "low quality" from? My 6 inch Reed is stouter than my 6 inch Wilton bullet vise.

Sub $100 thats a pretty tall order you didn't specify what torque range in/lbs ft/lbs. Look at Tekton, they have lifetime warranty and will calibrate their torque wrenches.

I like to use them for LPS 2, WD40, kerosene and naptha

Looking for an oil resistant spray bottle, WD-40 used to sell one, but they have stopped. Any recommendations?

Just curious, how did Snap On become the standard that all others are compared to? Was it cost? I have Snap On, Proto, Mac tools. I prefer Proto and Mac over Snap On.

How much run out do you have? Drill chucks are not precision tools.

I always do a shrink fit on my drill chicks, male part gets chilled, i.e. in the freezer overnight, female part gets warmed in oven at 180. Put them together, they will lock in place. Word of caution, you may never get them apart once done.

Got my first Kurt vise from Enco, $600 vise, on sale for $399 + a 20 percent off code and free shipping on orders over$200. A 6 inch Kurt vise for $300 delivered, Their USA end mills were always on sale,

I'm in MO, looking for the above Mike

I'm on the opposite side of the fence, I have plenty of Snap on, Mac, Proto, Williams, Craftsman etc, my biggest issue is replacing tools. I don't have a tool truck that comes by, I don't have a Proto dealer near me. Starting buying Tekton, break a tool, send a picture and new tool in the...

Easy off contains lye, chemistry 101 lye will destroy aluminum