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    AliExpress

    So to restart this. I have made my first order (hoping I groped through the choices) one last question, how do orders arrive?
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    AliExpress

    Who buys tools from aliexpress? I'm new to mills and using a mill and looking for an economical source for tooling. Is their stuff good, bad or not mostly a crap shoot? Gary
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    Antique lathe still in use

    I replaced the flat belt on my sb with a automotive serpentine belt. Plenty (for me) of traction.
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    Antique lathe still in use

    My lathe is an old 9 inch southbend 100% manual. Dealing with all of the processes to help it to work is, I believe, I significant part of my learning process. I can't flip a leaver and push a button, I have to understand about all of the little steps to make a process happen. Just an opinion...
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    Boring head

    As i said this is number 2 casting designated to be the recipient of (hopefully) all my screwups. Then i can do number one perfectly. Thanks for all the help and attention Gary
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    Boring head

    OK I found the problem. Some how the hole ended up off center. I checked all the runouts and no real answer so I put a end mill that was as close to the finished hole size in the er and surprise surprise the pilot hole was off center. Now, can I save the casting? Maybe but it is my number 2...
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    Boring head

    My process Mill a flat Spot drill with drill held very short in er collet Drill with twist drill the same as the larger diameter or the spot drill Drill up to final size Start to bore for counter bore Now I need to find what went wrong. Gary
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    Boring head

    I'll do some checks on concenticity tomorrow.
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    Boring head

    It's a screw on but purchased as a unit but bad thing can happen
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    Boring head

    Yes an al casting. Counter bore about 3/4 inches but it needs to be concentric. I was hoping to not move the table to make this feature. If the boring head does not cut on center it is going to be a problem later in the project.
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