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    Help with corner end mill

    Ok I have bought two different corner rounding end mills and they don't do what I need, I know I don't understand the size they have listed or what I need ,,hopefully some one here can steer me in the right direction ,, A part that I make for my winches needs a 1/8" groove cut threw a 1/8"...
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    Thread cutting dies

    I need some help with a thread cutting die ,,, 3mm x.50 ,, I use a hex die holder in my tail stock on my lathe I cut a .440 long thread on a 1/8" shaft , I have been using a Irwin Hanson die's ,,They don't last very long ,and have been looking for a better die... Anyone know of a better...
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    Making small winches ,,metal ideas

    Been here just reading and getting good ideas ,,Have a question ,,I build winches for RC rock crawlers ,,I use a modified servo for my power/gear drive so no problem there ,,Some are just direct drive ,,The spool is .840 long x .600 where the line runs in the center of the spool is .359...It...
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    Machining Acralloy

    I bought a piece of Acralloy 1/2 DI ..I made a main shaft ,,my problem is I have to turn it down to 5/16'' What a pain ,,then turn 1.325 of the 2'' length down to .150. then turn .775 for mm threaded shaft ,,Want to cut my time form two hours to ????? I did a goggle search but the Acralloy Is...
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    Broaching questions

    I want to broach a 1/8th hole square 1/2inch deep ???? Can you stop the broaching clean out chips and then start again ??? Thank you for any help ,,Robert
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    Old newbe

    Hi guys I found this fourm searching for a rotary broach tool holder ,,Got one today ,,,I think the broach that I need might have to be made thou,I have been cutting chips since 2004 ,Started making parts for Quater scale radio controlled racin cars ,Sold that parts of my businees out to one of...
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