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My new PM-932M-PDF mill just arrived. My previous mill was a mini mill. I knew this PM was heavy.....but it was only in my imagination......first time I realized the weight was when I picket it up....and the truck suspension went about 10 inches down:mad:. I got a portable fork lift from a...

Hi to all, I finally finished my second engine. Philip Duclos Little "Blazer". I must admit have learned a lot from this group, and would like to thank all members who take the time to post their projects with good pictures and so much detailed information. The engine is quite small and came...

I bought a piece of 1/2" round tool steel from a well know local supplier, it is sold as DF2 or AISI 01. Outside it has a black color but it is not rust. Cut a small piece to mount on the lathe with the hand saw and all went OK, sharpened a couple of HSS tools to get ready for a good job. In...

Hi to all, It has been happening to me for a few months that after spending time at the workshop, my fingers skin starts to peel. It is strange, no pain, no itching, have never happened before, and I have spent a lot of time in the workshop all my life. I have not been doing any special work...

Hi to all, My SB 10K lathe came originally with a flat leather belt called "extremultus", it has been working well all these years, but it looks like it needs replacement. Anybody knows where I can get the same belt??. Thank you. Mario

Hi to all, I am always a bit scared to put a roughing cut in my lathe, and would like to have some practical advise. My lathe is a SB 10K, if I am making a roughing cut on a 1" CRS stock, 60 fpm and 0.010 feed, manual lubrication, what is the max. or the average depth of cut to be on the safe...

Hi to all. Need some advise. I want to purchase a rotary table for using it in the mini mill. I think item 3131 from LittleMachine Shop is a good option for what you get and the price, it comes complete with 4" rotary table, tailstock, dividing plate and 4" chuck. You can purchase it with a...

Hi to all. Does anybody own a 10K SB with horizontal drive like the one in the picture?

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am finishing a stirling engine from the book "plan sets from the past". Has anybody built one of these engines.