That handle looks.... comfortable, lol. You gonna chuck it up in there when you get the thing running and make it round?
I'm ignorant here what's a hand scraper used for?
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That handle looks.... comfortable, lol. You gonna chuck it up in there when you get the thing running and make it round?
I'm ignorant here what's a hand scraper used for?
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It’s a little better now lol. I will make it nicer eventually but it’s good enough for now.
In combination with a surface plate and precision straight edges they would hand finish lathe beds and other similar surfaces to better than .001”! They left them deliberately with micro peaks and valleys so that oil stays put to act as a cushion. This prevents slip friction on flat members. I think a similar comparison is how you don’t want cylinder walls glass smooth or no oil is there for lubrication...something like that
That's amazing. Old school was the best school. I'm sure a lot of those old timers would love (and quickly take to) all the computer driven craziness we have now, but I just love old machines. Elegant in their simplicity, but it took a craftsman to use them well.
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Does anyone know if a permit is required to run a 220v sub-panel in alabama?
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Been busy! Got the big stuff painted. New bushings in the quick change box and put it back together. Lead screw, control rod, and clutch linkage back on along with apron. Getting ready to drop on the saddle tonight and the tail stock. I got my motor back as well and will be starting the process of wiring everything up tomorrow most likely!
Now...does anyone know if I need a permit to add a 240v outlet in Alabama?? For the time being I’ll be putting a long enough cord on this beast so I can reach into our laundry room. (Don’t tell my wife)
Now...does anyone know if I need a permit to add a 240v outlet in Alabama?? For the time being I’ll be putting a long enough cord on this beast so I can reach into our laundry room. (Don’t tell my wife)
You need a permit... if anyone's gonna know about it. You are legally allowed to work on your own home, whether you have to have a permit or not is often a locality-based thing, more city or county than state. So unless you just want to get it inspected to make sure you did it right or are concerned someone rats you out, just kill your power, pull the correct gauge of wire and breaker, and hook it up. Hopefully your box is out in the garage with you somewhere- the hardest part of that kind of thing is pulling the wire.
(I lived in Blount County for 15 years - permits were not a thing, as there was no code enforcement for anything but septic perc tests.)
(I lived in Blount County for 15 years - permits were not a thing, as there was no code enforcement for anything but septic perc tests.)
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Saddle, tailstock, cross slide, compound, and a bunch of handles mounted up! My wiring gear was delayed until monday 
so i will keep driving forward with everything else i can.
so i will keep driving forward with everything else i can.
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Madison. I was able to work a discrete portal into our laundry room to hook up there. My wife hasn’t noticed yet so I’ve got that going for me.
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VFD Hooked up, motor in, and under power! Made some brief test cuts now I just need to tie up loose ends.
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All done! Now to start tooling up and learning how to use this monster!
Chucked up some DOM and took a few cuts for fun. I need to figure out how to shape and sharpen my own cutters. Probably going to have to fab up a fixture for my grinder. My fingers aren’t tuned well enough to get the angles right.
Chucked up some DOM and took a few cuts for fun. I need to figure out how to shape and sharpen my own cutters. Probably going to have to fab up a fixture for my grinder. My fingers aren’t tuned well enough to get the angles right.
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Finally got this chuck off! Cut wheel and diamond sawzall blade. Was able to crack the last bits off without having to mar the spindle. Best news is my runout baaaaaarely moves the needle on my .001” indicator. I’d say I’m less than .0003” which is great!
Ive also ordered tooling and I easily exceeded the cost of the machine!
Ive also ordered tooling and I easily exceeded the cost of the machine!
What tooling did you purchase? New/used? Do you have a spare backplate for the 3-jaw chuck you removed?
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Bought new. CXA Post and holders, Shars 3/4" turning and boring set, MT4 Drill Chuck for the tailstock, MT4 live center for tailstock, MT5 dead center for spindle, C5 collet chuck and collets, some measuring stuff, and i was able to get a Shars partially machined backplate for my 4-jaw. The 3 jaw that mated to that plate needs new jaws before it would be worth using.
The original one had a crack in it unfortunately from where someone banged a piece of stock into it. I think it was an old dog plate anyways that someone drilled to mount a chuck on.
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Been busy. Few update pictures of the spade boring setup and coolant pump. Boring 17-4 stainless 8"x1/5" like a charm:
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I really like the Pollack-esque paint job you're applying to the wall. Nicely done, sir.
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Aaaand we’re digital! Getting cross slide set up with DRO as well. It was super easy and cost less than $200 including the ancient eBay tablet. Touchdro control board, two eBay glass scales, and the tablet.
Once I figure out how to do it I’m going to set up a rotary table and try to cut gears.
Once I figure out how to do it I’m going to set up a rotary table and try to cut gears.