Recent content by Towforce

Hey all, Sorry for not getting back or monitoring my post. Just like my old Mill the Lathe sold quickly "local" on F-Book Market place. Yes, it was a slow move getting it up out of the basement, skids, ramps and a 3ton Chain hoist..... solo. As I have posted in the past the logistics of...

It's time for my lathe to go! As much as I want to hang onto the beast the logistics of a upcoming move make it impossible to keep.. It's your typical Chinese Gear head lathe (no idea how old it is but by guess would be 40+ years?). I converted to 230v 5hp 1ph when I got it. D5 Chucks, 2x...

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SOLD.... New owner is on Vancouver Island and appears happy to taken on "my" project. (tho....not sure his wife is ;-) ) I wish I could of had the time and place to brought this wonderful little Mill back to life but it was not to be. Thanks to those that showed interest. Ultimately it sold via...

To make the connection between the video and the name Towforce.... and this machinist forum..I used my lathe and welder to build this system that I tow my hang gliders with ...

Cheers Martin

Funny how how with a Mill its either a monster or its micky mouse and a "wanna-be" mill that not capable of anything. These Elliots are pretty unique. Manual says about 1100 pounds (gross at 1600... I assume crated)... having moved it I'm pretty sure its over 1200 (Tooling if interested would...

(Located in Abbotsford B.C.).... As much as I wanted this to be a restoration project, sadly, because of future plans, its time for someone else to take on the rebuild of this unique little milling machine. This is an Elliott Omnimil 00. You can find a great information article here...

Well after some serious reflection... plenty of beer... I have come to the conclusion and the truth... I will never get to restoring my old Elliot Milling machine. The task of removing it from my basement is done and I will be posting it up for sale (Reminder, this machine has had all of its...

Yes, Torn about the whole process, still contemplating my options. Came across this reversible 1hp 1750 230v a Princess Auto. It's totally enclosed and requires airflow externally to cool. Likely the highest China quality that Princess can get?..... still the overall body and mount seems to be...

I took the time to read Harold Halls article on drill bit sharpening (http://www.homews.co.uk/page354.html ). Good read but unless I missed it, for jobber bits, using a bench grinder, what sort of stone/wheel is recommended? I usually have a 1" wide 80-120 grit on my right wheel. Nothing fancy...

575.... yah might have to up my service ? ;)....

Not adverse to this recommendation, tho... all technology is a product of the devil... Using the Search on this forum "VFD", could not get any hits, does anyone have a "all about" thread they could post? Thanks

I accept that, tho.... at my work, every time the company launches a new product with some fangle microprocessor (product of the devil).... and the field reps spend hours on the phone with tech service... followed by "replace the board" ;-) .... Relays are all warm and comfortable! M

Through my work I often deal with Armature Electric (Vancouver), they do great work, saved my bacon on many of my big commercial OEM stuff. Trouble is they don't really like to mess with the small frame stuff because the aftermarket tends to have it covered. Good point tho... I should just take...