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    How to figure out the 3 wire measurement for a BSW thread

    Using the trusted Machinery's Handbook, this is what you are looking for:
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    Bridgeport Knee Mill possibility

    All great responses ... thanks! What clearance height is required (I'll go and measure my clearance from concrete floor to opened garage door).
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    Bridgeport Knee Mill possibility

    Hey y'all, have a nice new year! So I'm in the process of considering parting ways with my Craftex CX601 Mill CNC Conversion with the Clearpath servo's and Centroid Acorn for an old Bridgeport Knee Mill. I'm finding that the type of projects I do are one off's and most of the time involve...
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    Machine CX706 Spindle attachments

    From my measurements, the studs are on a 75mm bolt circle ... if possible to get the dimensions from the Precision Matthews back plate it would be easy to determine if they fit.
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    If tools could talk

    Just bought an old Moore surface gauge before Christmas and it has the previous owners engraved name in it. I was thinking about grinding it off but your post is making me reconsider :)
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    Machine CX706 Spindle attachments

    Hi all, Had a few hours to play with my CX706 lathe since buying it this summer, never got around to installing the 4-Jaw chuck or the mounting plate. Kind of a special deal compared to standard lathe spindle attachments that I'm use to so I thought I would share what I've learned. The spindle...
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    SFM RPM Chart

    Hey guys - just to throw in my perspective on this age old subject of cutting speeds. I try to make things simple for my brain and this is my think process: Baseline value: HSS for Mild Steel : 90 SFM --> RPM calculated from 4 x SFM / D I tend to compare material to Mild Steel, so like...
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    Drill block 3DP question

    I have some empty drill boxes that I recovered for a cleanout we did at school if ever you are interested.
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    Valenite tool holder

    Just my little input here for mankind in the realm of inserts - manufacturers will make them to various sizes but one must not mistake the added information pertaining to the grade of the insert, which is a whole other subject, for example, when dealing with tool suppliers like Iscar, the...
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    Tips/Techniques CX706 Lathe - half speed in reverse?

    I recently bought the CX706 also, haven't had much chance to use it yet, this is good to know. I will test it out later this week and report back. Like your wiring diagram :)
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