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  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to YotaBota's post in the thread Show us your shops! with Like Like.
    Not really big but I have 30 gallon stand up dual cylinder that I keep in the heated/cooled garage. Pro - not subject to climate...
  • Golem Pens
    Golem Pens replied to the thread Working on my South Bend 9C.
    70 RPM if the manual is to be believed! Yes I'm looking for some other options. I've had better results with some of my inserts, this...
  • 140mower
    140mower reacted to BaronJ's post in the thread Working on my South Bend 9C with Like Like.
    Hi Michael, Sharp tools and less speed. I would have thought 150 to 300 RPM. Carbide inserts are not the best for cutting threads in...
  • 140mower
    140mower replied to the thread Working on my South Bend 9C.
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1DUdQe4gMW/ This little gem in the rough is probably worth inquiring about...... I have been mulling it...
  • JohnP
    JohnP replied to the thread Tool Layout Calipers.
    For years I had used a set of vernier calipers with the fixed jaw ground to a point to mark out but the jaw wasn't hard and had to be...
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  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to architect's post in the thread Show us your shops! with Like Like.
    I selected a builder and have been going back and forth on some generate quotes for different components. The hydronic heating in...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to 140mower's post in the thread Working on my South Bend 9C with Like Like.
    I see some shrapnel hanging off the edges..... a couple things come to mind. Sharper tool Lighter cuts and more passes Tailstock...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to whydontu's post in the thread Tool Layout Calipers with Like Like.
    My problem with digital calipers is that they can be zeroed. Verniers never lose reference if you hit the wrong button. For sheet metal...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to Susquatch's post in the thread Tool Layout Calipers with Like Like.
    I don't think it requires drilling the calipers. I prolly have a dozen adapters that I screw onto a set of calipers like that. Some I...
  • 140mower
    140mower replied to the thread Working on my South Bend 9C.
    I see some shrapnel hanging off the edges..... a couple things come to mind. Sharper tool Lighter cuts and more passes Tailstock...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Working on my South Bend 9C with Haha Haha.
    Easy fix Michael, zoom out and shake a bit when you're framing the shot.
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ replied to the thread Working on my South Bend 9C.
    Hi Michael, Sharp tools and less speed. I would have thought 150 to 300 RPM. Carbide inserts are not the best for cutting threads in...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Shop T-nuts.
    So using this recommended clamping force reults in 35-45 ft-lbs on 1/2-13 stud/bolt But my M10x1.5 screw requires a bit less torque...
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  • 140mower
    140mower reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Working on my South Bend 9C with Haha Haha.
    Easy fix Michael, zoom out and shake a bit when you're framing the shot.
  • J
    jorogi replied to the thread Working on my South Bend 9C.
    Easy fix Michael, zoom out and shake a bit when you're framing the shot.
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