Search results

Im looking for a decent r8 boring bar set that takes carbide inserts. Whats good? For my mill.

Im in the market for a new digital caliper. Im thinking a 6" Mitutoyo digital. I just want to make sure i pick the right one.Thanks

Im looking for a well made hand operated rivnut tool. One that will do atleast 3/8".

I have a horizontal metal band saw that i want to build a hydraulic downfeed for. does anybody have any info on them or a source for a cylinder?

I need a good guided tap wrench for chucking into my mill or drill press for manual guided tapping. Preferably something usa-made and we'll go up to 1/2 inch.

Im looking for suggestions for a good carbide parting tool for a metal lathe. I have a kennametal self grip. Looking for a good strong reliable parting tool. For a South bend heavy 10. On a quick change tool post.

1.5" x 1.5" id. I started messing with removing weld seam on some steel square tube. Its for the birds. Anyone got a source. 3/8" thick wall would be great

Im thinking of building a 2x 72 belt grinder. Im thinking of doing square tubing for the frame. I might just buy the d platen. Anyone got any good plans or ideas? Im going to use a three phase motor and a vfd so its variable speed.

Im looking for some design ideas to build a stand for my mag drill. For drilling small or non magnetic metals. Ive watched a few youtube videos of ones guys have made.

Im looking for a cover to put over my milling machine. Does anyone have a source for one or a makeshift alternative? I have a series 1 variable speed j head.

Im in the process of reassembling a Bridgeport series 1. Should i grease the lead screws? Or let the oiler do the work ? Thanks guys

I bought a big Vidmar tool box that someone messed with the locking bar inside. Its all messed up. Im looking for ideas on how to make it lockable. Its 60" tall with 9 drawers.Thanks guys

Im replacing all the plastic oil lines on a bridge port series 1. Where they go into the saddle and knee it looks like they are just jammed into a hole. I bought and have enough plastic tube nuts & ferrels to probly do 3 machines. I just want to make sure its done right before i put the table...

Im going to be removing a head from a series 1 variable speed bridgeport. I need some tips for not messing anything up. I read somewhere about a brass gear in the head.Thanks for some info.

I have a nice small Lista toolbox i got cheap im thinking of cutting down 6" to fit under my lathe. Has anyone reduced one in height? Any tips? Im thinking of loosing the lower drawer so i dont mess with the locking mechanism too much.

I have a southbend heavy 10 L. Got it a few weeks ago. Not wired up yet. I bought a glue together belt for it. I need to know what direction the factory motor spins so i glue up belt with splice facing the right direction. Thanks guys

Im looking to pick up some books on Machining. I just bought a lathe and next will be a mill.

My friend has a lead on a Southbend heavy 10 in real good shape. Fully restored ways trued everything gone over. With all kinds of tooling. Guy wants $3000 for it because of all the extras and work put into it. Is price way off? Or can he get alot better lathe for the money?

Im looking to get a couple Milwaukee M18 6.0 batteries. The best deal ive found is $135 for 2 on ebay. Does anyone know of a better deal? Thanks guys.

Who makes a decent retractabe extension cord reel that will hold a hundred feet of 12 gauge cord? I have a realcraft for my air line thats been good. Has anybody ever used a airline reel for an extension cord?