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Hi, Mattvette89 has posted some machinist tools. I'm just getting into machining. I have a Model J dovetail Ram Bridgeport Vertical Mill with J-head, R8 taper and a VISE. I do have some mics, dial/travel guages, vernier calibers, depth guage. I have been reading and know I will need some...

Hi, Wanting to install a 1-shot oiler on a Model "J" Dovetail Ram BP with zerk fittings. Been reading and watching video's but there is some conflicting information. One forum discusses drilling holes/passages. However, a video only shows the zerk fittings being replaced with what appears to...

Hi, Fun never ends. Been going over this Mill and have some more questions. 1)The top 2 pics are of a hole at end of ram. Believe I read their is a hoisting ring that goes in here, maybe 5/8-13 bolt. True/False? If so, what is the array of little holes on the underside. Anybody have or seen...

Found a BP Vertical Mill, Series I, step pulley. It has a 1HP 220V 3phase motor. I have 220 in my shop. I've heard both good and bad about the VFD. Any recommendations on brands. Thanks. Leaky

Bridgeport Terminology If for no other reason than reputation, I am pretty set on buying a Bridgeport Vertical Mill for my personal Home Shop use. Since I am certain it will be a USED one, I want it to be something current enough to get parts and tooling for. R8 Taper and a DRO are pretty easy...

Does anyone have one of these machines? Cannot find any reviews online. If there is a GJ link, please tell me where it is? Thanks. Leaky

Still looking for a Milling Machine. The price of a new one would not bode well on the home front right now. Any one have experience/comments about an Alliant? In my readings of adds, I found that one of these had a problem with variable speed pulley assembly. Said it become noisy after 15...

Looking for a Vertical Milling Machine. Willing to travel reasonable distance if machine and price warrants. Thanks. Leaky 06JUNE15---Found one!!!

Still pursuing a Mill. Are Atlas and PROMAX any good? Can one still get part support for them? Thanks. Leaky

Just about got all the DEMAND maintenance done on my fleet of vehicles and I'm looking to buy a "used" Milling Machine. Always wanted one, and I'm not getting any younger. Been told Bridgeport (BP) is the way to go for parts support. J-Heads with R8 collets is preferred. Does anyone...

Has any one used these? They are currently on sale at Sears. Concept is good, just wondering about quality of tool and how it performs. If you have one or used one, I'd be interested in knowing Pro's and Con's? Thanks. Leaky...

Hi, Still researching and taking data points to purchase a welding helmet. Found out Miller has a Korean outfit doing their's. Also cheaper ones look identical, have as many features as do high dollar brands (I know that is hard to believe during these austere times when so many CEO's are...

Hi, I’m looking to buy an Auto-Darkening helmet for personal use at home. Other than being automatic, I have no experience or knowledge of them. Primary concern is protection of eyes. No fashion police in my place. Any recommendations please? Thanks. Leaky

OK, I am going to take the dive and buy one. Might as well, seems like everything regardless of name originates in China anyway. Plus there appears to be no ambiguity on returns or warranty. As always Harbor Freight has different Lot Numbers. This particular one has 61427/69397 and 95272...

Hi, Got a good deal on this Cart but the drawer slides are shot. Slides in it have 7rEDI (?) are 14 inches long and 1 3/4 wide. According to MATCO, they show a part number SP8230Slide at &54.50 for a pair. Anyone know of an alternative less expensive option? Thanks. Leaky

On the prowl for a tool cart. Getting tired of bending over and picking up tools. I have a 40 x 60 shed and footsteps can/do add up. Been looking at everything from a Matco SP8230 to the 99 special at China Freight and of course a Snappy KRSC315. Kinda concerned about how banged up it will...

Hi, I am looking for a Pinned Snap-On emblem that goes on Drawer 5 of a 1970's KRA377. Holes in drawer are 3.25 center to center. Please see picture. Thanks. Leaky

Was going through tools this weekend. Sometime during the past 3 years, I had purchased a set of Craftsman Crowfeet wrenches in a little gray plastic bag. Probably used them 5 times total. I emptied the contents out and lined them all up. At first I thought I might be in need of new RX for...

Hi, For sale nearly 2 months now. Started at $650. Does anyone have one? What would you be willing to give? Leaky

Hi, I have a parts washer that uses a water based solution. Parts washer is in a large unheated shed which presents a freeze problem. Thoughts were to get one of those electrical tubes used for gutters in the North. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Leaky