Re: center to center
Generally very true. Usually the only detractors for a longer bed are budget and shop space. When considering how the extra length would be useful, remember all the work that can be done with the
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Paul W. Chamberlain <pwc@...>
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7X14 mini-lathe
Would enjoy hearing opinions from owners of the Micromark 7X14
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copascetic1 <copascetic1@...>
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7X14 mini-lathe
Would enjoy hearing opinions from owners of the Micromark 7X14
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copascetic1 <copascetic1@...>
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Lathe Accuracy
Good Morning All: After much checking and testing of my Homier 7x12 lathe, I removed the hs assembly, and found the cause of the alignment problem. The locating vee way was gouged out during the
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ntdefeo
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Re: 7X14 mini-lathe
fhoose@... writes: Read your review many time before I purchased my 7X14. I had written to you quite some time ago how thru the largesse of a friend of mine I had the opportunity to "play" with
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copascetic1@...
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Re: 7X14 mini-lathe
Here's some info that may be of interest: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Versions/Micro-Mark.htm Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com --- copascetic1 <copascetic1@...> wrote:
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Frank Hoose
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Re: 7X14 mini-lathe
Good! When I had described my situation of having to choose between the two lathes, your comment was, humorously, "What a dilemma!". I was more or less in limbo not wanting to purchase any accessories
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copascetic1@...
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Re: 7X14 mini-lathe
Ah, yes, now I make the connection. :) --- copascetic1@... wrote: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Versions/Micro-Mark.htm
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Frank Hoose
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Re: Lathe Accuracy
Is it the "old style" or "new style" Homier? --- ntdefeo <ntdefeo@...> wrote:
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Frank Hoose
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Re: Lathe Accuracy
It is the "old style" with the oil ports and way wipers on the carriage. Frank Hoose <fhoose@...> wrote:Is it the "old style" or "new style" Homier? --- ntdefeo <ntdefeo@...> wrote:
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ntdefeo
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Basic problem?
Hi, This might sound a bit basic but it has stumped me! While drilling on my lathe, I have broken two 2mm drills in two separate holes in a steam engine alluminium casting. They have both broken off
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Capt Ken Appleby <captkenn@...>
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Re: Basic problem?
on Someone on the 7X10 minilathe group gave a reference to a site where it was stated that you can put an aluminum part in simmering water that is saturated with alum, (of the kind used for making
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fromday2 <aldayis@...>
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Re: Basic problem?
on I Check this link, http://www.metal-club.org/TapRemoval.html Al
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fromday2 <aldayis@...>
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Re: Basic problem?
try filling the hole with penetrating oil and leaving it to soak. they may pull out with pliers DAVID WILLIAMS BOLTON ENGLAND davidalan@... SAM ZERO
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david <davidalan@...>
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Re: Basic problem?
Hi Ken: I hate it when that happens...I find that deeper holes in aluminum need to be cleaned out more so they won't bind 'cause it's gummy stuff. Try putting the workpiece in a vise and tapping the
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walsh2002bc <me.walsh@...>
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Re: Indexable Inserts
From what I know, they are the same. Both are interchangeable with each other pretty much, maybe 1 has a different coating? indexable types of
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Smurf707 <smurf707@...>
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7x12 questions, I am new
Hello I am an 18 yeard old machinist, I have about 3.5 years as a machinist/machinist in training. I am currently attending college for Precision Machnining Technology. I am used to big old lathes and
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Smurf707 <smurf707@...>
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Re: Turning Brass and Aluminum on a 7x14
Cardbaord I have used, although that may not have a whole lot of precision when u do that so pop cans or some thing along those lines sounds like the best best. Sean
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Smurf707 <smurf707@...>
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Re: Basic problem? & a new question
Hi Mike, In each case the drill is broken off below the surface and they are 2mm drills, so are quite small. I tried to do the Alum method advised by an earlier reply. Unfortunately, in the UK, Alum
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Capt Ken Appleby <captkenn@...>
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Re: Basic problem? & a new question
Hi, Does "Chris's terrific Little Machine Shop" have a website, Google can't find the URL. Thanks, Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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