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  1. johnnielsen

    What's a CNC lathe screw machine?

    As a matter of fact, I had a swiss made cam driven lathe called a Traub model A42 (bigger version of a screw machine). That is the machine I used to make various simple parts like bushings, spacers and rollers for a trolley system by the thousands. It was a gravity feed machine and I loved...
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    CMT Ursus 250 Repair: 1) Clutch

    You have quite the analytical mind. Well done.
  3. johnnielsen

    When to replace air compressor tank.....

    I have had numerous compressors over the last 50 years. The worst failure I had was pinholes in one tank.
  4. johnnielsen

    Suggestions where to find a chuck key

    I bought my K4 chuck keys from Grainger for $22 each. I see they are available on Amazon too.
  5. johnnielsen

    Anybody have a downloadable south bend restoration guide

    I have 138 files on Southbends. If you don't find what you want on IO GROUPS, PM me.
  6. johnnielsen

    Pumping cutting oil with a coolant pump?

    I switched to a screw pump/gear pump/piston pump for heavier viscosities. and collected the oil with a separate pan placed on the ways of the lathe.
  7. johnnielsen

    Supplier preferences

    Check out https://cuttingtoolpickers.com/ I have purchased numerous items from them. They are in Ontario around Hamilton.
  8. johnnielsen

    Rotary table for milling machine

    The only aspect of the rotary table that could be too much for your mill is the overall height. Is it usable? If so, heavier is better in my opinion. It adds mass to combat any tendency to vibrate or chatter. If it is too tall then it has to go. I figured that out after purchasing a 14" KBC...
  9. johnnielsen

    Milling vice

    No one mentioned a 2 piece vise clamped to the mill table. If you want low profile and maximum gripping capacity, that is the way to go. Also, it is not that difficult to make your own by creating one fixed jaw and a second 2 piece jaw using slightly angled jack screws to provide the clamping...
  10. johnnielsen

    Itty bitty tapping head

    I also have the grand dad to the little tapping head and have tapped many holes with it.The torque settings are easy to change and quite sensitive. You can feel through the spindle exactly what is happening.
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