Recent content by j king

I never could get mine to run.. :-[

Thanks for ideas guys. He wont be able to travel.His wife has alzheimers and he cant leave her.

Hi all. a friend called me and asked for help.His dad (82) bought a atlas lathe.It was his brothers. He asked me if I could gine him a simple engine plan to build. Simple as in machining.. I have known his dad since I was a kid. H e is a tinkerer so I know he can figure things out. Can I get...

Dang Bob. I wish I was set up like that on your QC tool post.I need to get off my behind at get one of those.nice set.

Your too kind Bob. I have to confess that I use these machines to do work on the side.That kinda explains the sizes.I do like to build things.I made a atmospheric engine this year and gave it to my Dad.He really like it so I felt it was the right thing to do.I will make another soon.Did have...

Heck I may as well show my lathes while I'm here. Mine is about the same year as Macona's It is a 10 EE monarch .The other is a Monarch series 50. It is a 16x54.

Hi Bob.Looks like your coming along with the lathe conversion. I bought a BP boss that I am going to do a pc conversion on as soon as I get time.(and knowledge!)I dont have ANY prior experience at cnc.I am always amazed at the stuff guys like you do.Cool stuff.Take care. Jim...

I cant imagine building something like that.Well at least right now.Way too many things on the stove right now for me to get done. That is waaay cool!

Thanks guys. ;D

I have been looking all of it over and can say I like it.I see a few posters that are on other boards.This looks to be a friendly place to hang out.Talk to ya latter. Jim

New here also.I have been looking all of it over and can say I like it.I see a few posters that are on other boards.This looks to be a friendly place to hang out.Talk to ya latter. Jim

Here is mine.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ2CiIq64Lc#GU5U2spHI_4 new member here and I want to say hi.I like this board.. Jim