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Just an update on my tremolo progress.
The 2- Angel Arms were cast and the I added feather design with my cnc.
The plate is actually 3mm 7075 al. with design, again own the cnc.
The main body was cast, Testing sand and gating.
Planning more pours this week. Then I will machine the main shaft...
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...
Hey all, new guy here, bumped into this page because of a search for info on the old "can I run a 3ph motor on single phase" query, and thanks to Rauce, my mill is now running! hopefully I can learn more tips and tricks from everyone here! master electrician, auto service and heavy diesel...
I purchased an LC-30A machine off of an estate and have always thought the belts on it weren't quite right. I have found a manual for the machine but it doesn't seem to specify belt size and I am not really sure of the best way to measure belt size seeing as there is lots of movement between the...
Hello fellas, I was wondering what was your favorite site/shop to buy metal machinery (lathe, mill...) I've found the site Travers and Grainger but I can't seem to find any other good supplier that offers something other than King Canada stuff. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I am totally new here so I hope I am allowed to ask this. I am retiring and selling all my tools and machinery etc. I had a small manufacturing business. I have a Cincinnati Toolmaster 9" x 42" vertical milling machine (the manual says publication No M-1941) and an old Crompton Parkinson grinder...
Any thoughts on how hard it would be to change this mill from a cnc to manual wheels? What are some things I should look at when I go check this thing out? (Sorry for the noob question, this would be my first mill) syil x3
Thanks!