if I've got my figures correct i'll need 1 1/2* of taper not for sure how many degrees of off set that would be. if I do this with an offset able boring bar will I need to use a faceplate and a drive dog . so far this looks doable but will have to us slow feed with the hex stock. the taper i'm...
wanting to make some alignment pins from 3/4" and 7/8" hex stock that are 15" long and have a 6" long taper on one end. my lathe will only cut a taper a little over 3" would appreciate a suggestion on getting out to the length I need. one questions I like to ask is it practical to cut what I can...
Have some how lost the oil drain plug out of my chainsaw (which perchance isn't made anymore) so I'm going to have to make one. I tried a pipe plug in it and it seemed to fit the threads but mine will have to be straight threads rather than tapered and accommodate an o-ring. Can a spring caliper...
went to the shop this morning about 6:30 and after a couple hours of back and forth figured it out. finally figured out how to set the tool bit and compound and got a smooth finish that required little polishing. thanks for all the help
Richard
wanting to cut an inside 10* taper for a 5-C collet adapter but can't get it through my thick head how to do it. would appreciate a boot in the right direction to get going. would like to know if there are any video clips available anywhere to watch also. thanks for the help Richard
a little about myself why i'm seemingly asking a lot of beginner questions because that's what I am. I am a retiree who draws who draws retirement checks from the US Navy as and electrician, Goodyear as a journeyman fluid power mechanic and now medicare. since I've retired I've been teaching...
have acquired a 6" milling vise made by Bridgeport (I assume it is called 6" because it measures 6" across). what i'd like to know is about obtaining a swivel base for it. does it have to be a Bridgeport brand or is their a generic one available for it. also would a person have enough use for it...
i am in the process of getting a 1J bridgeport mill home to restore. Per suggestion of the net i purchased a book on rebuilding/refurbising the bridgeport mill. the original lub system was called a total loss system because you put oil in the top and it trickled down through the bearings and...