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machining

  1. M

    Custom plug insert

    Insert repair failed, and blowed out the plug and insert. Pretty much melted it all along with a few threads in the hole. Instead of replacing the head they wanted to try another insert first. It’s all together , waiting for the loctite to set. Will fire it up tomorrow and hope for the best. lol
  2. M

    ISO king taper attachment

    Hey all, Figured I’d reach out here. Wondering if anybody has or knows for a taper attachment with lead screw for a king lathe. This one is the 1440 model, but seems to me the 12” model is very similar, so it may be the same.
  3. M

    Toauto DRO arrival lol

    Not sure if I’ll come out in the plus for this one or not, but ordered the Toauto dro on eBay, they actually messaged me to make sure I got the correct lengths. I thought perfect this will work out. Had to drive an hour to the fedex depot because they wanted 150 bucks to deliver to my home...
  4. M

    3 Phase Converter help

    Picked up a phase converter, with the original diagram inside, but seems confusing to me. I did draw a new map tracing every wire. Any insight on this would help. This week im getting a new panel for extra room, running 240v 30 amps with a neutral for this.
  5. mprozycki

    Another drafting question! :)

    Hey guys, It's been a few months since I've posted but I'm nearing the point of moving forward with having a part from "Ball-Socket Joints" project CNC machined. I had some really good help from a fellow member (PeterT) with creating a clean technical drawings, which i implemented right away...
  6. N

    Machining Help!

    I’m not an experienced machinist. How do I learn more about cutting metal?
  7. J

    New Member in Cold Lake

    Glad to join a good local forum. I'm looking forward to chatting and sharing tips and tricks. My main interest is machining, but I'm into welding and blacksmithing too. Nice to meet you all!
  8. R

    TOM Makeathon, Calgary.

    This is Richard Lushai, from Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) in Calgary. My background is in mathematics and mechanical engineering technology. I work as a mechanical design consultant with experience in plastics design and rapid prototyping. TOM puts together teams of designers, engineers, trades...
  9. CalgaryPT

    Cool Radius Machining Tip for Nubes

    So sorry as I know many of you know tips like this to be grade school stuff. I just have a mini mill in my shop that I can barely use, but is essential when needed. I saw this tip today and thought...darn...that's smart! I don't have a rotary table, but this looks like a good solution in some...
  10. CalgaryPT

    Z Bender ??

    Hey you machining types...have any of you ever made a larger scale version of one of these? It's a Z Bender used in the model plane field. There are also pliers that do a similar job. But I was wondering if anyone has made a beefed up version of one of these for heaver rod? I was thinking even...
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