a few questions
Hi gang! I've been playing,er, working with the lathe and learning a lot....now fer some info. 1- What type of tool is best for what job? considerations: cost, main material is plastic (PVC), some
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kf4zgz <[email protected]> <kf4zgz@...>
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#196
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil, Yep, been here almost 6 years. You? That link you posted for the other manual is chapter 7 of the same one that we're just getting the index for on the 7x10 group! I see that we can all go right
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bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...>
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#195
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
bflint@... scribbled: Same thing I'm getting. See my prev email for another good doc. Anyway, I notice from your email that you're an Austinite as well. Woo-hoo! Cheers, -Neil.
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
roylowenthal scribbled: Really? ...you should join some of the other lists I'm on :-) I get an index and TOC on the first link, and I've joined the latter to get access, so hopefully will get that
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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#193
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Frank Hoose scribbled: Only prob here is that the inside of the bezel is also an aesthetic part. Cheers, -Neil.
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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#192
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Thanks for the links. Is the full manual available on the 7x10 site? All I see with your link below are the index and the table of contents. <roylowenthal@y...>" <roylowenthal@y...> wrote:
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bbftx <[email protected]> <bflint@...>
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#191
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
I think we're reaching the readability limit for interspersed replies! There's a machining manual here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7x10minilathe/files/USAR%20Machinist% 20Manual%20TC%209-524/ and
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Roy
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
I recently made a housing for a small halogen reflector lamp that is very similar to your plan - including the threaded bezel. You can hold the bezel or the tubing from the inside by extending the
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Frank Hoose
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#189
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Hey Roy, Thanks for the info. Comments interspersed below... I'll assume this is one of the cutting tools available for a lathe. After much thought, I've decided to get away from the threads and make
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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#188
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Re: 7x14 Comments
Dean, I also like the inch calibration on the Micro-Mark which was my first choice, but cannot see any justification for the price difference, and agree with comments by bflint. If I were looking to
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Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...>
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#186
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Re: 7x14 Comments
I have the Micromark 7X14 and am very happy with it. The size fills the problem of "too small" or "Too big", it fits right in the middle. If you bought a basic 7x12 and eventually wanted to add some
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franksjoy@...
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Re: 7x14 Comments
Dean, True inch by itself is not worth the price difference. You can get an inch conversion kit for a Homier for a lot less than $250! Micro Mark sells a kit for 7x lathes for $70. Item number 82545
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bflint <bflint@...>
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7x14 Comments
I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the list for a while. A few weeks ago an Atlas 6x18 *followed* me home, in exchange for a minimal fee. My intent was to get back into
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Dean Gebhardt <[email protected]> <craftsman@...>
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" <cobra_neil@a...> wrote: > Hi all, > > Here is a sketch of what I need to make (> 20 pieces). > http://www.narwani.org/neil/stuff/ME02-perspective.jpg > >
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Roy
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Round Enclosure Processes?
Hi all, Here is a sketch of what I need to make (> 20 pieces). http://www.narwani.org/neil/stuff/ME02-perspective.jpg The unit will be used for gauges for my, and a friend's car. This will be my
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Neil <cobra_neil@...>
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#182
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Re: Homier vs. HF?
Jerry, The frame/ways are available at LMS and generally in stock. As to which brand, the quality is about the same, and any differences are within individual examples and there are quality control
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Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]> <chopewel@...>
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#179
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Re: Welcome to 7x12minilathe
Hii Friends, My name is Frank and I m realy happy to join this group which i feel is of great importance to me.Workin in this field for almost 6 years , I hop[e i can contribute as well. Well friends
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frank fr <x1professional@...>
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#180
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Lathe question
Hello, I am considering purchasing a second larger lathe. My first being a Sherline. I am considering the lathe from Samuel Machinery and thought I would ask the group about the lathes and company
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Scott A. Stephens
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#181
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Re: Homier vs. HF?
is it possible to get the rail bed for the 12" lathe? Jerry
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Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...>
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#178
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Re: New Member - Question on forming curves
Another way to do this without special tooling is to work the carriage handwheel together with the cross-feed using a rounded tool. With a little practice you can cut a reasonably smooth radius.
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Frank Hoose
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#177
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