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go to a good wood working supply store and Look for a set of "Rifflers" they are almost that exact shape ;) and have the benefit of teeth at both ends.. here is an example?? http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003222/434/Smooth-Cut-Riffler-File-Set.aspx Hope it helps!! Respect Always...

Harbor freight ( don't throw anything ;) ) has a similar product they call 'alumiweld'. same 730 degree flowing temp. they sell it in lil tube, holding 8 rods and an instruction sheet for about $15 Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan

looks to be an updated<?> version of the Watts drill.. Respect Always Metalshaper/Jonathan

BoxFordian, Thanks for the reply. I'm just being CHEAP :big: and was hoping it would be a case of "Working Smarter not Harder" It would be great if I could kick start the old board and get it running, but it's looking more and more like a Gut and Rebuild??? I'm not in a big hurry. as I have...

DK,, No harm and no foul!! My response was hopefully ( obviously not a good one) an apology for not doing my job on this end! Kind of hard to soar with eagles, when you have no wings ;) I'm constantly amazed not only by the talent but also the incredible amount of knowledge you guys have on...

N4, See the above :D I was ' Hoping ' to do this without asking much from the family budget?? IF it comes down to a gut, then I'll have to weigh the options? I do have a working lathe already... this would just be a fun extra to have! Respect Always Jonathan

DB, Yep, that pretty much describes it!! ;) I've always considered my shop expenses to be a very LOW priority. IF it means I get a new Shiny or I have to take something from the family?? well, I don't get the new Shiny! My Wife is just the same! Honestly, I'd probably be shamed to know all...

Ad-K My apologies for wasting anyone's time! :-[ I appreciate the attempts to help me out, in spite of myself.. No manual at all!! and the board only says Shopware machines inc,, and SMI5100-04 the original company SMI is LONG gone as a result of the originator passing away.. I've bugged...

Techo, Thanks!! I'll take all the info that has been presented < by everyone > and I'll "work" through what is there! this is gonna take a bit, because I have to learn as I go..IF I don't get back to this thread for a while.. it's because i'm still wading through the process.. Sending CJ off...

OK, I have to bow to all the experience here :bow: but I also have to admit to a bit of confusion. Nothing new to me, but at least I can admit it. ;) back in the thread, when I said my son had set up the computer and stuff for me.. and had a version of M3 loaded?? He also had all the...

Tin, OK, Since I'm a real New.. let me ask this?? and I appologize if I'm not using the right Speak!! :-[ Since there is a lil Serial I/O port attacthed inside on the board.. and is wired through the 25pin connector on the side of the machine??? Could I get by by adding a USB to serial...

DB, Tin, N4, Techo Thanks all!! I now have the trial Mach3 loaded. It has identified the port and pins. I was away most of the evening and now its after 10pm, so I'm not gonna try to do anything else. Tomorrow, I'll see if I can get the pins to match up and see if by any chance.. M3 will...

DB, Thanks!! My son set up that lil computer for me, while I was at work. He even came up with a version of Mach3 from somewhere?? so it was there when I got home.. Not sure of where he got the M3, but I don't think it was fully installed? ( he might have missed something?? ) anyway, I...

OK, My Nerbness must be really showing?? :-[ went to the Mach3 site and can't figure out what/where the trial download is? does anybody have the link? I now have a computer/monitor set up by the lathe. Gonna try seeing if I can configure the pin settings (of M3 ) and see if it'll jog...

Tin, What are the dimensions of the Tool posts, in relationship to the Dunlap AA Craftsmans??? I own a 109 at home and would be interested in seeing what you came up with for them! I always tought a QCTP type holder would work, but would need to sized for a certain amount of +/- since the AA's...