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  1. FCJimmy

    found Aloris tool post

    I found an Aloris tool post last week in a box of junk I bought several years ago. I had no idea what it was good for back then, but after watching some you tube videos made by "Tubalcain", the light dawned on me, and I realized I had quite a treasure. I made a new center bolt to hold it down...
  2. FCJimmy

    air operated vise

    Does anyone know the story behind this little gadget? a friend gave it to me and said an old Navy guy gave it to him years ago. I'm guessing it may have been used in manufacturing something that had to be in and out of the vise quickly, but I don't know what or when, or if that's even what it...
  3. FCJimmy

    Lathe and mill question

    Since my last inquiry brought such great answers, I decided to prevail upon you all again, and ask another favor. I just acquired two machines that are a few years old (don't know how many), but they were never used, and have many accessories and attachments still wrapped in wax paper or coated...
  4. FCJimmy

    Lead screw worn out

    I have an old (1970's) 12 1/4" swing Craftsman Commercial lathe that has a worn lead screw. The only one I could find (about 2 yrs ago) was listed at $457.20 !!!!! Does anybody here know a cheaper way around this situation? Could the screw be turned end for end so the worn area is farther away...
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