Recent content by MrWhoopee

Correction: I just saw it a happen, and it is indeed an indicator of an alert on the page.

AI says: To quickly sign out of Windows, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Delete, followed by selecting "Sign Out". Alternatively, pressing Alt + F4 while on the desktop and choosing "Sign Out" will also log you out. Another option is to press Win + L to lock the screen and...

I believe that one indicates that Chrome has put the window to "sleep" to free memory.

I cooked the motor when mine stalled. Wish it had thrown the blade.

You didn't specify what kind of mill (or maybe I missed it). They make them for BP's and clones, cheap. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/330518419106

The size range you are talking about is perfect for hand grinding. Not too big, not too small. Get a drill point gage for checking angle and width of cutting edges. It's a skill definitely worth learning. It teaches you the basics of cutting edge and drill point geometry in a way you will never...

That's cheap in USD! Every shop should have one.

Sorry, I forget the language barrier. Those came from AK Tool House Store I haven't really been paying attention to which seller, just looking for the particular grade and coating.

This is the conclusion I have reached, though I did get a couple of HSS roughing mills that have been very good. I have been getting some great, counterfeit inserts. At least I'm pretty sure they're counterfeit based on the price. I've also been getting some excellent, very pretty no name...

That almost looks like satin-chrome in the picture. I was fooled by a combo metric/imperial Starret scale one time. Cut a bunch of stock too short. Who knew that a 150mm scale wasn't 6 inches long? It's been permanently assigned to my drill point gage ever since.

Damn! I'm loving my X1-C, but laser engraving and AMS with built-in dryer ?!

I would just buy a 1/2" drive socket, mate it to the front end and TIG it. But then I'm not looking for something to justify a shaper purchase.

Today's project is a collet rack for the mill. I just haven't been happy with the one I made a few years ago from recycled PE. The criteria are: 1. Within easy reach of the operator 2. Doesn't interfere with the quill handle 3. Positioned above the blast zone. My FreeCAD skills are improving...

I'm just using one of these "sewing machine" lights on my SG (and 4x6 and chain grinder). It looks positively dainty compared to that beast. https://www.ebay.com/itm/403821595734 What does the light look like?