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    Tormach 1100MX opinion

    I just purchased a ProtoTrak KMX to retro fit my Birmingham mill- It is a true 3 axis machine. I used to have the CNCMasters CNC system on the mill but it was acting up to the point I got very frustrated and looked at a new controller. The CNCMasters set up I had I had used for 14 years so I did...
  2. J

    Weird welding problem

    Contamination for sure- have done a fair amount of TIG welding. Cleanliness is important. Clean with Acetone only. Use a stainless wire brush to clean the area. Also, You normally should tack weld 4 quadrants- small tacks-90 degrees apart. Then fill in between them.
  3. J

    Metal stock for sale

    Tool post grinder is gone?
  4. J

    Cutting Cir Clip grooves in Pistons

    Hi all... Looking for the method you use to cut the groove in the wrist pin area in a piston for the cir clips. I have avoided this in many of my designs but I now need to do it. The groove will be approximately .02" wide , .02" deep, inside a .177" dia hole. Tnx in advance.
  5. J

    Free Anodizing

    Roger that- If you need a few test pieces I could make something up for U to try...Thanks for doing this for the hobby!
  6. J

    Free Anodizing

    Did i read that you could chrome the interior of a brass liner? Is this offer still available? I am working on a new design and was somewhat limited to iron/steel P/L but would love to do an ABC.. Thanks John
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