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I thought the idea of using a rear tool post for parting off was to put the tool upside down and run the lathe in the forward direction...

THis guy is a Rooski. The Rooskis and Indians are INCREDIBLE when it comes to this kind of stuff. Very ingenious. In the '30s, 40's...

Remember that a belt or gearbox will transfer (approximately) the same amount of motor power to the spindle regardless of the speed...

Steamchick ! A long time ago I had the same situation, but with some 3-phase motors often running at low speed, heavy load The...

If you have purchased a 3 phase motor use AT1 ( single phase input to three phase output) or the AT3 ( Three phase input and output )...

Woffler, I had the same issue on my cylinder when built this engine. I just ignored the existing hole, which was obviously offset, but...

I will echo and affirm the other votes in favor of separate machines. With regard to your specific question about whether you would want...

I would say about a Milling Machine get one with a knee and as large as you have room and money, you will be glad you did..

Don’t forget to budget for “accessories “. I retired a year ago, you’ll love it. I spend my summers in the garage working on cars and...

Don't buy a combo mill. If you do, you will hate yourself after six months with it. Buy a separate mill and lathe. The larger table-top...

When you set up a casting you always set up to what’s going to be left over .... not the areas you are machining, castings can never be...

If one cannot joke about life, one should just roll over and dye. ( Well, bad try at a silly joke)

Hello Sarel, yes the stoomgroep Holland have plans available for the Foden Endeavour. But you can also find plans at the Mew website. I...

Whether a parallel or tapered core is used is not a defect, neither as has been said is the position of the core PROVIDED you can get...

I must be VERY young as I complain a nd wine all day and night