Recent content by timB

Well, I doubt I would use starting fluid. Unless I was going to do some colloidal photography.

Brian, thanX for that. I will have to look at an MSDS for their brand. If i find anything i will post it here. tim

Hi, Here's have a tip that works well for me. While tapping some 1/2" deep blind holes in aluminum it struck me :idea: . So off to NAPA auto parts I go and pick up a 13 oz. can of Brake Parts Cleaner for $1.88. It has the typical long, narrow spray tube that fits into little nooks and crannies...

Yeah! What Bogs said! Zee, Take this for what it's worth (newbie disclaimer). When I made my fly cutter, I wanted it to run as true as I could possibly get it. I started checking alignment with a DTI similar to your setup at the top of this page. I used a collet instead of a chuck, more...

Dean, Never thought of it like that; you are so right. The Sherline motor is almost a bolt on mod for the Taig lathe. It also comes with a speed controller. On their website there is info on modding the controller with a reverse switch. I chose to make my own bracket, which has it hanging off...

Hi krv3000, Sorry, i didn't get your name. Anyhow, in the original post, i linked to Engineman's website where he has images of a Taig with a pedestal. I modeled mine after that, so i can't take credit for the idea. Take a look there if you want to see brilliant. He has done some nice mods to...

Here is the link to the first part of this little project: http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=10631.0 Just in case anyone has trouble finding it. thanX, tim

Hi Joe & Steve C. ThanX guys for the compliment. As i said, a newbie project, built to any degree of accuracy desired. I tried for my best, sloppy work is always easy. ::) Joe, i say go for it; probably take you a fraction of the time it took me. Indeed, a Sherline pulley. Yes, i also have...

Hi, Well this was a nice newbie project and i learned a great deal from it. To finish it up i very carefully measured the the hole pattern on the foot of the lathe. Being careful here really paid off because it fit just like i wanted it. Equal space on the front and ends and a more on the...

Great display of patriotism! I fly an american flag everyday. Now I wish I had 2700 some flags for 9-11. That will be on my shopping list for sure. God bless America.

Wow, 15 years in the making, this is gonna be great! Show us some (or many if you please) pictures. Sounds like so of my ambitions. ::)

Hi Dean, ThanX for the encouragement. I can't tell ya how long I studied your website to decide what I wanted to do with my Taig first. Thank you is all I can say! I see you also have an interest in photography. We will have to talk about that sometime; photography is another passion of mine...

Zee, The mill does a fine job, just easy to max out i guess. Same with the Taig lathe; small! I actually have an old Craftsman 12" that I am repainting and building a stand for. Wish it were finished, I need it.

thanX Dennis! Engineman really made a jewel of that little Taig. I plan on copying some more of his ideas with my own twist of course.

Finished the mill work. I only did three sides. I want a flat surface on the back so I can easily attach a future mod or accessory. It's hard to see in the picture, but there is a radius where the base meets the upper section. All that remains to be done is drill and tap mount holes top and...