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The attempts I made to restore the burned lathe were all for naught. I returned back to my original lathe to see if I can use it. I started cleaning it up and checking it out. I didn't even know what kind or model. It is a Seneca Falls Star Lathe with leather belt drive system. Of...

Our darling cats like leave us their aromatic presents by the back door. Even though I provide them with two large and clean litter boxes. I found this idea on a website http://www.instructables.com/ several people have built different version of cat repellents using buzzers and other noise...

Everyone, I am curious about VFDs. How do they work? Do I need to buy a special motor to use with a VFD? What if I have a machine with a three phase motor? I need a three phase VFD? What brand gives the best results? As you know I have an 11 x 36 Rockwell lathe I am attempting...

I have been reading some interesting books by a guy that built his own lathe and other machine tools. David Gingery is his name. He says in the book that you can achieve a flat and true surface by scraping the metal. His primary material is aluminum, but he claims it works on steel as well...

I am a big fan of Roy Underhill and the Woodwright shop on PBS. One of the episodes that just ran locally was called "Screw Cutting Lathe". He had a pedal powered metal lathe. It could actually cut threads and he machined some metal on it. First he made some threads then he made a center...

I have a chance to get a Bridgeport J Head with a 9 x 42 table. Converted to single phase. I see in photos it has a belt drive in the head. Is that an issue? What do you think? Anyone have one? The guy I am buying it from is a trusted friend and he will tell me of any special issues it...

So what kind of brass is contained in spent brass used for rifles? The government liguidation site is offer spent rounds in 1000 lb lots. Could it be cast? Is that type of brass suitable for machining? What is the going rate for spent brass casings (shells)? "G"

I saw a clip on the Speed channel last night about Techshop. There is only a few in the US. They look like a huge opprotunity to learn and teach many of the skills we have or want. Is anyone here near one? Can you get some first hand info and post it here...

Yesterday I got my new shop. It isn't very big but it is paid for and all mine. At 20 x 20 x 12 (feet) it is the size of a 2 car garage. It went up in about 6 hours and cost a bit over $5K. No electricity yet or any other comforts. It has a 10 x 10 (feet) roll up door, a 36 x 80 (inches)...

My apologies, ladies and gentlemen. I was supposed to introduce myself but neglected to do so. I am living in Hammond, LA about 60 miles northwest of New Orleans. I do not currently own any machine tools. I am supposed to pick up a lathe tomorrow in a shrewd trade I made. Years ago I...

or a Project Lathe... I just made a deal with a friend of mine to get an old lathe he has. The lathe itself will be a project and I hope to drive everyone batty with questions. Starting with. What kind is it? What size? What else can anyone tell me about it. I will be picking it up next...

I am looking at the Grizzly tool catalog and I feel like a kid again with the Sears Toy Catalog. I also understand that the Grizzly tools are made in China. Some where I read that certain Grizzly models were equivalent to other readily available equipment models from Harbor Freight and...

I don't own any machine tools yet. I did work in a CNC machine shop as an electrican and mechanic. While reading through recommendations and signatures I see people mentioning Round Column Mill, Square Column Mill, Dovetail Mill and Knee Mill. What is the difference? Can someone post photo...