Re: Dial indicator disassembly
good luck
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mike allen
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#119463
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Re: Dial indicator disassembly
Right, but I'm trying to fix it.
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MikeK
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#119462
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Re: Dial indicator disassembly
It still works if ya zero it . I thought those 2" ones cost a fair bit more than a 1" but Shars has one for 28 bucks if ya order online , but probably another 20 bucks freight ? animal
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mike allen
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#119461
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Re: Dial indicator disassembly
Unfortunately, mine is like none of those.? No screws or retainers holding it on.
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MikeK
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#119460
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Re: Dial indicator disassembly
Not familiar with the LMS. However, I just had an older Mitutoyo apart that I bought used off ebay. The bezel and housing gets pried off - there are wire spring retainers in a groove that keep it in
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chrisser
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#119459
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Dial indicator disassembly
Has anyone had one of the LMS 2" dial indicators apart?? I got a used one for just a few dollars and it needs a little fixing.? The needle is bent, but I can't get the front bezel off. Mike
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MikeK
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#119458
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Re: 7x16 Lathe Ways Indicator Holder?
I'm in the process of making one right now.? It'll hold an indicator or a stop for the carraige.? It clamps to the bed vee.? Not difficult to make if you have the mini-mill.? Just takes a few
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MikeK
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#119457
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
I have used wood for packing on the mill table under plastic sheeting and thin metal that will be cut through on a single pass . -- Lone Tree, Colorado? ?USA
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Craig Hopewell
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#119456
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Re: Tailstock nut
Dear Mike, Thank you. That¡¯s an XLNT idea. David
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DAVID WILLIAMS
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#119455
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
"I am the only one doing this?" Nope, I've done it many times. With a new, experimental idea, you can't be sure it'll work at all until you make a prototype and try it. Might as well make that
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Miket_NYC
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#119454
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Tailstock nut
Not sure if this applies to the smaller lathes , but here it is just in case . A pretty clever fix .
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mike allen
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#119453
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
A number of Ted Hansen¡¯s articles in his Minilathe book and articles in HSM use wood; like using plywood on the faceplate to screw down parts requiring odd bores, or as a protective measure when
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Bruce J
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#119452
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
I have use metal lathes for a lot of wood work. Foundry patterns,? replacement parts, electronics and list goes on. Does far better job than wool lathes. Dave
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davesmith1800
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
I suspect it is uncommon in the world of making accessories for machine tools.? But certainly not a bad idea.? What it is - is -prototyping.? When I was an Engineering Manager I promoted the notion
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Charles Kinzer
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#119450
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Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
Substituting wood for metal can be very practical. I worked with a old machinist in my youth who told of the depression thrift days repairs of vehicle /tractor's? with wood replacement fenders, front
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Charles Devore
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#119449
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
I think some wooden knobs might be interesting. Can't say I ever made any fixtures out of wood, although the wood mockup idea seems sound. If I'm not using metal, I tend more towards plastic but I
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chrisser
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#119448
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Re: Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
What is your question? Dave
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davesmith1800
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#119447
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Using wood for mini-lathe and mini-mill accessories
Like many of us here, I have made a few accessories for my mini-lathe and my micro-mill - stops, carriage clamps, indicator holders, things like that. I don't think I have ever copied an existing
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Walter Wpg
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#119446
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Re: 7x16 Lathe Ways Indicator Holder?
You can get a magnetic back to mount an indicator on: < https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2531 > You could also make one with the magnet from a junked speaker; if you
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Roy
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#119445
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Re: LMS 5000 Bed Extension kit - Carriage Adjustment
You're close - I would tighten it a smidgen more. ralphie
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Ralph Lehotsky
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#119444
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