Re: QCTP question
Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. I would really like to make one of my own, but that will likely have to wait until I have more time. As a hobbyist, I guess I have to choose my projects since I
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Re: beginner needs help
This is exactly why I uploaded the file: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7x10minilathe/files/Techniques/HowToThr ead.txt> Download it, print out a copy, and take it to the lathe. Useing something that
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Richard Albers <rralbers@...>
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Re: QCTP question
Matt, Very excellent, low cost solution that is quite effective! Craig
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Craig C. Hopewell <chopewel@...>
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Re: beginner needs help
Mike, Your welcome, Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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Re: beginner needs help
<roylowenthal@y...> wrote: textbooks) covers thanks roy mike
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mikeaita1
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thanks jerry ordered one mike
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mikeaita1
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Re: QCTP question
Hi and welome to the mini-lathe world. I would also like a QCTP, but like you, I spent the money on other tooling. Here's a thought.....If memory serves, the HF mini-lathe requires a 5/16 tool. I
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kf4zgz <kf4zgz@...>
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Re: beginner needs help
Some downloadable stuff: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kmbsgroup/files/ByChapters/> (USN machine shop training manual) <http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/tc/9-524/toc.htm> (USAR version)
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Roy
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Hi Jason, Not sure how big a hurry you are in but since this is a hobby group I will assume you are in it for the fun of it and recommend you consider making a quick change toolpost of your own. The
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Robert Streimikes <rjs@...>
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Re: QCTP question
You know I think we would have enough knowledge and skills to make some of these things. Try http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/toolpost/toolpost.html for the basic plans. Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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Re: QCTP question
If you are on a limited budget, why not make your own. I've just made the one at http://aardvark.co.nz/pjet/qctp.shtml . Works a treat. Steve the benefits of wondering
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Steve Thompson <sk.thompson@...>
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Re: QCTP question
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "jvswan" <jason@v...> wrote: Check out the one that Little Machine Shop offers for $99.00 from T.S. Engineering, it is a nice cam action quick change tool post.
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Lee Brown
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Re: QCTP question
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "jvswan" <jason@v...> wrote: Check out the one that Little Machine Shop offers for $99.00 from T.S. Engineering, it is a nice cam action quick change tool post.
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Lee Brown
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Re: beginner needs help
Mike, Not really, I have two different editions and they are pretty much the same, except the CNC part. Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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Re: beginner needs help
wrote: John R. Walker workbook level tests. sweep amazing Thanks for the tip. There are a ton of walker books available. Does the edition matter. Thanks again. mike
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mikeaita1
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Re: beginner needs help
Mike, You might want to get a copy of Machining Fundamentals John R. Walker I got mine on www.half.com for about $16.00, I found the companion workbook for $5.00 there also. Got lots of pretty
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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beginner needs help
Please recommend some books I am having trouble threading thanks mike aita
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need an advice
Still believe that the USA is the country of unlimited opportunities. Would be happy to get a real advice from professionals in the International Cargo Transportation Business while I'm establishing
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Re: QCTP question
I've got one. It's nowhere near as nice as an Aloris, but, it works. To get useable height adjustment, the top of the compound has to be lowered about 3/16", either by milling the plinth down or by
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Roy
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Re: QCTP question
Hi Jason, I have this QCTP set bought about 6 months ago(from http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/ ) and I am very happy with it Regards Ken / / /,,/,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,||
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