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One tip I was shown was when threading with a Geometric die threading head was , Do not be afraid to change the position of the chasers. Instead of 1-2-3-4, try 2-3-4-1 etc. We also changed the positions in the holders,Try a different holder with the 1-2-3-4. For one job We could not get to run...

I suppose it would be possible to have parts that quick. Just not by Me.;)

Set up time? I spent 5 years on a 2g and an 00g. I had set up time down to about 1 1/2 hours to the extreme displeasure of the boss. He wanted 45 minutes,I was slowly getting there but had a while to get there. A lot of times some of the previous could be saved and not tore down. We made a lot...

They have usefulness as an easier install. 50" scale track is not exactly easy, especially when the lathe is against a wall and 2500 lbs.

I had an Uncle that as a rail road electrician. He worked in a big building that was above ground. We went at night. The company thought They were splurging on light as They put a very dim bulb every 100 or 200 yards.

Just remember to get the right kind of Alum, there are 4 different kinds being sold. I did not get a label on Mine and do not know which one it is. The wrong one I got before did nothing spending a week setting on top of a warm wood stove.

I tried the metric calculator and it took the minor diameter down to 15 places. Hope I can hit that dimension!

This topic may have went off topic but to Me it is very interesting.

I personally know of a company that uses a 300,000 ton stamping press. 5,000 gallon hydraulic reservoir x 3 tanks= 15,000 gallons. 3 stories above ground and 3 stories below ground. What does it use for an operating system? DOS 3.1! Presses out all of a car panels, 2 doors, trunk and hood etc...

Wonder if soap stone, welders marking chalk would work?

White-out supposedly works also.

Stainless steel needs a slower speed and a heavier feed to keep from work hardening the metal ahead of the cutting edge.

They are usually started with the same size regular drill bit. Now and then We win one.;)

As a confirmed and unrepentant recycler I thought to pass along this hint. If needing small oil lite bushings maybe looking no further than an old drill motor, electronic appliance, or similar for reusable bushings. Remaching free material is a small price to pay.

When I first starting using My shaper, the clapper box touched a clamping nut that came from My full size milling machine set. A 1/2" typical hardened nut. It was merrily cutting the nut badly but the corner was hardly sharp by any means, but it did not care, nor grunt.