Search results

I am trying to find a post (with pics) that showed modifications to a horizontal band saw. The mod was to be able to clamp smaller pieces of metal. Photos of my saw attached. The clamping of smaller pieces is not possible on mine at the present time, because of the head swiveling. Any help...

Hi all, Finally got around to making a tool that I have been wanting/needing. Took a old inside micrometer and made a stop for my lathe. See what ya think. George

Hi all, Can someone instruct on how to properly set up a mill for corner bits? I have some parts that I am making for a custom brake application for my WL/KH hybrid, and it is ugly with all the square edges. I want to pretty it up some, but am not sure how to go about setting up my mill so...

OK folks...Going to show my ignorance here... What is the basic information about lathe dimentions? 9x18 6x10 4x8 (just examples) What exactly is that refering to? I measured my little Rotwerk lathe to see and nothing really comes in mind.. Center of chuck to bedways? Overall Diameter of...

Hi all, Got my mill level, and trammed the X and Y axis. As I want to start this hobby off on the right foot, just taking my time, reading and researching. I read that I should get a DRO with a remote readout for the machine. Any suggestions? What type, style, where to buy? I done a quick...

Question about a Eclipse, Quick Change Piloted Counterbore Set, 1/4" to 1" with arbors and pilots. I got the above from dumpster diving around a closing machine shop. ;D Once I got it cleaned up, (rusted in places), and oiled down the only cutter that appears to be replaced it the 9/16"...

Hi all, I am looking a getting a hobby mill to go along with my lathe. I have been looking at a Rotwerk mill and a Optimum Vario BF 20 L. Does anyone have and experience with either of the two and comments about them? I am leaning toward the Vario mill, just from looking at them I think that...

Looking to get a mill for home. I have a Rotwerk Lathe and I quite like it, so I may just stay with that brand name here in Germany. The questions? This will be my first mill, and I don't wish to start off learning ANY bad habits from the beginning. Any tips....hints...things to look out...

Just found this site. I am George, I am a helicopter mechanic by trade. Contracter for the US Army living and working in Germany. Wanting to learn more and better techniques, about machining using mill and my lathe. George