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Hi Ren, Is the tool point over the cross slide or is the compound advanced such that the tool point is left of the cross slide dovetail - this can cause "rocking" of the dovetail which may be what

So, do I want to use an AC or DC meter? It appears Ian was successful with DC, but I'd think connecting to the AC line would be easier and I'd prefer to stay away from the motor electronics. Also,

Hi Marty, The round shank is an interesting feature - they went to some trouble to grind that since they started with a square blank. My guess is that this is a threading tool rather than a cutoff

I just checked the tool height and it is dead on center. Ren

try again. for the Try it with a Gecko based browser like Firefox, Netscape 6.0+, Seamonkey, Konqueror, etc. Validator.w3.org mentions a few errors that may help you find the trouble. I get the same

I just saw one in the Micro-Mark catalog that came in the mail yesterday. Check their web site micromark.com it's Item Number 83164. Don't expect lathe help from Cummins (or Homier where I bought my

When this happens to me, it is almost always one of two things. Either I have the tool set just a hair too low (not on center), or I have left too much tool sticking out to do the job and it flexes

Hi, just wanted to tell all how much I love this place....The info I have gotten from you guys is great....What I am looking for is a Rotating Tailstock Chuck for my Cummins 5278 mini lathe....I just

Good morning guys, I'm a little lost here. When I'm parting off a piece and I move the crosslide into the work, the cutter rides, I guess, downward then "pops" up. The bottom of the crosslide doesn't

Are you dead sure the parting tool is on center and not low?

I wonder if it would it be possible to make up a boring bar, with a short front section "A" of a diameter which is a sliding fit inside the spindle, then a length "B" of smaller diameter carrying the

Thanks Marty, In terms of diffusing flash, a white tissue over the flash is pretty effective. Fold a few layers and tape them if needed. You game to tackle a front-on view? If the camera is

True, but you can work the bottom of the way flat using the gibs themselves. Hi Mike: Instead of grinding compound (which I also use) I found some self adhesive backed sandpaper used in body shops for

Marty, For some reason when I look at your site, the pictures are blocking out the text. Bill: I checked the site and it came up fine?!?!? I reloaded it anyway, try again. This has happened once

C\G'day Ed. The way cover works great with steel and aluminium. Brass, because there is no rake on the tool, goes everywhere, mosty into the tray. I don't know your QTH but I am in Oz. The meter

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Hi, Some time back there was discussion of soluble oil and its availability in Oz. Must have been steam4ian asking. I just got back to looking and found some info at www.azom.com/details.asp?

True, but you can work the bottom of the way flat using the gibs themselves. As I describe in my way-lapping article at http://www.mini-lathe.com/Lapping/mt_lap.htm get the bottom of the bed roughly

Thanks Marty, Those pics help clarify a lot - well worth a thousand words! In terms of diffusing flash, a white tissue over the flash is pretty effective. Fold a few layers and tape them if needed.

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