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Picked up a new to me bandsaw last week. What a great little saw. --> Expand Thread - Chris on Nov 10, 2009, 11:38 PM

The design of that saw.... - Victor3 on Nov 11, 2009, 6:22 AM

That's my exact saw - Bryan Enoch on Nov 15, 2009, 10:08 PM

knee mill for sale.... --> Expand Thread - Peter from Tn on Nov 7, 2009, 9:10 PM

Who makes the best mini-mill and why? --> Expand Thread - cody9999 on Nov 6, 2009, 10:36 AM

As far as - Anthony R on Nov 7, 2009, 10:31 AM

Lets see your shop --> Expand Thread - James Hughes on Nov 5, 2009, 11:10 AM

here is a picture of my basement. The head was off the - Chris on Nov 5, 2009, 10:16 PM

Working with stainless steel --> Expand Thread - Jon B. on Oct 3, 2009, 10:27 PM

Perhaps it's been hardened? - A.C. on Oct 3, 2009, 11:44 PM

I don't know, - Jon B. on Oct 4, 2009, 2:09 PM

Stainless - Greg on Oct 4, 2009, 9:29 PM

Best to know... - Victor3 on Oct 5, 2009, 2:16 AM

good advice - Jon B. on Oct 7, 2009, 1:06 AM

Reduced $$ on Smithy 1324 Granite --> Expand Thread - Jerry on Sep 26, 2009, 4:30 PM

Cnc Lathemaster retrofit is working!!! --> Expand Thread - Pete from Tn on Sep 14, 2009, 6:50 PM

Very cool... - Mike on Sep 17, 2009, 10:57 PM

That is what I am hoping..... - Pete from Tn on Sep 18, 2009, 8:58 AM

Sweet Pete! - Lon on Sep 19, 2009, 3:00 PM

You should see how nice..... - Pete from Tn on Sep 19, 2009, 4:23 PM

Good deal, Pete - RicG on Sep 24, 2009, 1:33 AM

Thanks Ric.... - Pete from Tn on Sep 24, 2009, 6:08 PM

Smithy 1324 Granite --> Expand Thread - Jerry on Sep 7, 2009, 8:24 PM

will theses homebrew riser do better than the cheezy sheet metal one??? --> Expand Thread - Tom on Aug 11, 2009, 10:47 PM

They'll be fine. - Nick Carter on Aug 13, 2009, 12:07 PM

I am interested in seeing how it turns out.... - Lon on Aug 14, 2009, 11:00 AM

Homebrew Riser 2nd Version - Tom on Aug 15, 2009, 10:08 PM

Is the riser bolted to the table? nt - Lon on Aug 16, 2009, 11:37 PM

Yes four grade 8, 5/16 to table two grade 8, 1/2 - Tom on Aug 16, 2009, 11:53 PM

Custom Brass Trigger Guards pics of operations --> Expand Thread - Dave on Aug 7, 2009, 3:40 PM

Beauty man..... - Pete from Tn on Aug 8, 2009, 9:04 AM

EMCO PCmill50 cnc - Dave on Aug 8, 2009, 9:20 AM

interesting.... - Pete from Tn on Aug 8, 2009, 9:30 AM

Those "corn cobs".... - Victor3 on Aug 9, 2009, 8:44 AM

I have a few corn cobs myself.... - Pete from tn on Aug 9, 2009, 2:03 PM

Is this HF mill decent for hobby AG work? --> Expand Thread - don H on Aug 5, 2009, 5:52 PM

That Mini Mill - Anthony R on Aug 6, 2009, 8:18 AM

Would you use these ??? --> Expand Thread - Tom on Aug 5, 2009, 5:18 PM

9x20 HF owners question --> Expand Thread - Tom on Aug 4, 2009, 5:06 PM

It didn't come with one? - Nick Carter on Aug 5, 2009, 12:00 PM

For those guys with new manual lathes, here is a great... --> Expand Thread - brainshot on Aug 3, 2009, 7:50 PM

Harbor Frieght 9 x20 assy 4 jaw chuck --> Expand Thread - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 4:24 PM

That looks like a fair price. - Lon on Aug 3, 2009, 4:54 PM

I need the 4 jaw chuck - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 5:41 PM

I didn't get any risers.... - Lon on Aug 3, 2009, 5:47 PM

How did you mount your over the drip pan then ??? - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 6:35 PM

I have a 7 X 12... - Lon on Aug 3, 2009, 10:14 PM

Here is a great vid on how to center a 4 jaw chuck quickly. - brainshot on Aug 3, 2009, 5:35 PM

That is good... - Lon on Aug 3, 2009, 5:52 PM

ya missed them it does look again - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 10:54 PM

You'll probably hate it. - Nick Carter on Aug 3, 2009, 6:15 PM

Thread size M39x4 - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 6:34 PM

new 9 x20 lathe whats needed on set up?? --> Expand Thread - Tom on Aug 2, 2009, 8:51 PM

I'd say....... - Pete from Tn on Aug 2, 2009, 9:05 PM

Drain the head stock???? - Tom on Aug 2, 2009, 10:35 PM

No drain plug. - Nick Carter on Aug 3, 2009, 12:22 PM

Harbor Frieght lathe riser extentions for bed feet any good - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 3:02 PM

The sheet metal risers I recieved versus what I expected to get with lathe - Tom on Aug 5, 2009, 12:04 AM

no oil in headstock?? - Pete from Tn on Aug 3, 2009, 7:51 PM

belt driven but has two reverse gears in headstock - Tom on Aug 3, 2009, 8:16 PM

AAh, I see said the blind man..... - Pete from Tn on Aug 3, 2009, 9:10 PM

I used WD40 to clean mine... - Lon on Aug 3, 2009, 5:07 PM

Some progress!!!!! (long winded) --> Expand Thread - Pete from Tn on Aug 2, 2009, 8:21 PM

Glad to hear it's moving along.... - Lon on Aug 5, 2009, 12:58 PM

I hear ya..... - Pete from tn on Aug 6, 2009, 7:56 PM

If you want to fly RC on the cheap, - Rich on Aug 9, 2009, 10:44 AM

Wow rich.... - Pete from tn on Aug 9, 2009, 11:01 AM

I see planes with radios & engines - Rich on Aug 9, 2009, 11:44 AM

Simple question --> Expand Thread - Chris in Florida on Jul 28, 2009, 11:28 AM

I use shrink wrap to keep the chuck from marring parts... - Lon on Jul 28, 2009, 4:27 PM

Pease don't assign THAT to me! - L D on Jul 29, 2009, 1:49 AM

Which part in particular... - Lon on Jul 29, 2009, 2:00 AM

Yes, thats what I wrote, but its a far cry from what you said I wrote at first - L D on Jul 29, 2009, 1:03 PM

I stand corrected... - Lon on Jul 29, 2009, 2:32 PM

Drillmotor is the standard term used for a handrill that is - L D on Jul 30, 2009, 12:37 AM

Here's how - brainshot on Jul 29, 2009, 10:11 AM

I use brass shim stock , usually .003-.008 thick wrapped around - james perotti on Aug 1, 2009, 11:34 AM

Machine work needed --> Expand Thread - Rich on Jul 24, 2009, 2:28 PM

Try Don Cothran - Anthony R on Jul 26, 2009, 11:43 AM

Machining advice please --> Expand Thread - Ora on Jul 22, 2009, 5:42 PM

riser - Rich. from Mich. on Jul 22, 2009, 10:57 PM

I have had decent results - L D on Jul 22, 2009, 11:46 PM

Ball end mill is your solution - Marmot_Militia on Jul 24, 2009, 11:35 AM

Two other ways... - Dan Bollinger on Jul 25, 2009, 7:54 AM

If you have a boring head, all you have to do is set it up in - Chris on Jul 25, 2009, 11:15 PM

Would be hard to do on his lathe/mill combo.... - Victor3 on Jul 26, 2009, 2:17 AM

I think he's asking about the CONVEX side, not the CONCAVE side - Chris in Florida on Aug 3, 2009, 8:58 AM

Of course he's asking about the conVEX side - Mr.J. on Aug 10, 2009, 10:05 AM

Here is a few before/after pics of the bridgeport mill I have been working on. --> Expand Thread - Chris on Jul 14, 2009, 7:42 PM

Very Nice!! - Martin Orro on Jul 14, 2009, 11:50 PM

Hi Martin, It sure is. I use it way to much to be able to repaint it. I - Chris on Jul 15, 2009, 7:16 AM

Chris, what a project! - Lon on Jul 15, 2009, 10:27 AM

All I can say is WOW! I wish I had that time.. - Ivan on Jul 16, 2009, 9:38 AM

Hi Ivan, I have a 8 yrs old and a 11 yr old also. Both of them help work on it some. - Chris on Jul 16, 2009, 10:46 AM

mill - jamie in jackson on Jul 17, 2009, 2:17 AM

I dunno - Jon B. on Jul 20, 2009, 8:25 PM

I have been working on setting up the garage for two years now. I'm - Chris on Jul 25, 2009, 11:19 PM

Same machines I use - Tim McMurray on Oct 31, 2009, 9:33 PM

The cutting tools that came with my lathe line up above the centerline... --> Expand Thread - Lon on Jul 13, 2009, 5:13 PM

years ago I bought a small grizzly - Mike on Jul 14, 2009, 8:00 AM

Get Glanze set of tools off Grizzly - Ivan on Jul 14, 2009, 2:02 PM

Uh, gulp, nice set of tools. - Lon on Jul 14, 2009, 9:26 PM

It is cheaper in long run. - Ivan on Jul 15, 2009, 11:21 PM

That's exactly what I did with my minilathe. - nced on Jul 15, 2009, 12:19 PM

It looks like there is no fix...(edit) - Lon on Jul 14, 2009, 5:17 PM

Hi Lon, Post a picture of your machine set up and it will be - Chris on Jul 14, 2009, 6:56 PM

I have the Toolsnow 7X12. It looks like there may be a work around... - Lon on Jul 14, 2009, 9:24 PM

HI Lon, You might want to avoid harbor frieght. I use enco all the time. - Chris on Jul 15, 2009, 7:27 AM

I pulled the trigger on a QCTP from LittleMachineShop... - Lon on Jul 15, 2009, 10:18 AM

Looks good. I have been looking at the ball making attachment they sale. - Chris on Jul 16, 2009, 12:01 PM

IMHO, just get smaller bits and shim until you............. - nced on Jul 15, 2009, 12:21 PM

I made some tool holders for mine.. - Rich on Jul 17, 2009, 11:34 AM

tools now=cumins - john on Jul 20, 2009, 8:22 PM

QCTP came today... - Lon on Jul 21, 2009, 4:59 PM

Extended shroud --> Expand Thread - Ivan on Jul 10, 2009, 5:04 PM

I have an S400 - Rich on Jul 13, 2009, 12:56 PM

Get yor wife ear plugs. - Dee on Jul 16, 2009, 3:37 PM

Turned down to 8 or 10 fpe - Rich on Jul 17, 2009, 11:38 AM

Yes, it's quiet - Ivan on Jul 17, 2009, 10:04 PM

You mean like this? - DanB on Aug 2, 2009, 3:09 PM

Extra large pellet mould... --> Expand Thread - Victor3 on Jul 9, 2009, 4:22 AM

Lot's of pictures and details of the project please! - Carlos in ATx on Jul 10, 2009, 5:03 PM

Here's a pic of the cannon... - Victor3 on Jul 12, 2009, 5:26 AM

Cannon - Griff1950 on Jul 19, 2009, 7:14 PM

Yes. - Victor3 on Jul 20, 2009, 2:58 AM

Nice! - Dan Bollinger on Jul 21, 2009, 9:54 AM

How did Pete's CNC convertion turn out??? --> Expand Thread - mike on Jul 7, 2009, 3:40 PM

Still plugging along on it...... - Pete from Tn on Jul 26, 2009, 6:45 PM

has anyone had any experance with this mill? --> Expand Thread - mike on Jul 6, 2009, 12:53 AM

Love mine - Greg on Oct 19, 2009, 8:55 AM

Anyone willing to take on a small (?) project? --> Expand Thread - Rob in NC on Jun 30, 2009, 10:38 PM

Check with Airhog(Van) - Lon on Jul 1, 2009, 1:59 AM

thanks, but... - Rob in NC on Jul 1, 2009, 8:57 AM

I think I found someone... - Rob in NC on Jul 9, 2009, 9:18 AM

Boring the Breach end? --> Expand Thread - Ora on Jun 30, 2009, 4:28 PM

I prefer rifling to commence after the transfer port - L D on Jul 2, 2009, 10:08 PM

Warning about working on precharged airgun --> Expand Thread - L D on Jun 29, 2009, 1:08 AM

Unpacked, cleaned and "run in". --> Expand Thread - Lon on Jun 28, 2009, 1:40 AM

Received dial indicator and other sundries... - Lon on Jul 2, 2009, 1:39 AM

I found my cheap dial indicator worked fine too........... - nced on Jul 2, 2009, 9:12 AM

Bet I know why you have a plastic sheet behind your lathe... - Lon on Jul 2, 2009, 3:31 PM

LOL! I've found that cutting oils................. - nced on Jul 6, 2009, 12:23 PM

Ceiling and door. - Lon on Jul 6, 2009, 5:13 PM

First lathe/machining questions, tooling up... --> Expand Thread - Lon on Jun 24, 2009, 7:08 PM

Re: First lathe/machining questions, tooling up... - Jon B. on Jun 25, 2009, 1:41 AM

My Experience - Anthony R on Jun 25, 2009, 8:18 AM

I've had good luck reducing the bearing surface but... - Lon on Jun 25, 2009, 11:44 AM

Carbide End Mill - Anthony R on Jun 25, 2009, 12:32 PM

What is the weight of the striker... - Lon on Jun 25, 2009, 4:56 PM

The Striker - Anthony R on Jun 25, 2009, 5:14 PM

I ordered the $20 dial indicator w/magnetic base from Little Machine Shop... - Lon on Jun 25, 2009, 4:59 PM

HI Lon, A magnetic base is only a magnetic base. I have a couple good ones and one that - chris on Jun 27, 2009, 12:40 AM

Lathe arrived! One week from order to door. - Lon on Jun 26, 2009, 6:23 PM

Dial indicators, hammers, and carbide. - Marmot_Militia on Jun 27, 2009, 2:55 PM

Measuring equipment basics - Dave on Jun 27, 2009, 7:58 PM

Took the plunge, bought a lathe... --> Expand Thread - Lon on Jun 22, 2009, 6:46 PM

Welcome to the madness - Marmot_Militia on Jun 23, 2009, 10:04 AM

I didn't get a mill... - Lon on Jun 23, 2009, 1:25 PM

Oh, you will, you will... - Marmot_Militia on Jun 24, 2009, 10:33 AM

I probably will... - Lon on Jun 24, 2009, 5:13 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of chip makin'! - 1nced on Jun 24, 2009, 9:25 AM

The Lathemaster is nice! - Lon on Jun 24, 2009, 5:14 PM

Taig Lathe for sale --> Expand Thread - OldnUgly on Jun 18, 2009, 6:57 PM

If you don't find a buyer here list it on the Taigtools yahoogroup. - Nick Carter on Jun 19, 2009, 6:39 PM

Thanks Nick, will try that. - OldnUgly on Jun 20, 2009, 1:32 AM

Anyone need some airgun parts made?- Open time now --> Expand Thread - Matthew on Jun 18, 2009, 7:18 AM

Did you try - Greg on Jun 18, 2009, 9:03 PM

I don't think thats how it works - Jon B. on Jun 22, 2009, 2:05 PM

I've been waiting over 25 years for this lathe --> Expand Thread - Steve Harding on Jun 14, 2009, 9:55 AM

I have a SB heavy 10. Great little machine. Enjoy your lathe. - Chris on Jun 16, 2009, 7:56 AM

Congrats - Jon B. on Jun 17, 2009, 1:19 AM

"Open Source" Airgun Project --> Expand Thread - Mike Sundstrom on Jun 11, 2009, 3:13 AM

Re: "Open Source" Airgun Project - Mike Sundstrom on Jun 11, 2009, 11:04 AM

Good idea... - Lon on Jun 11, 2009, 4:47 PM

Can an airgun designed by committee - L D on Jun 12, 2009, 6:28 PM

Re: Can an airgun designed by committee - Greg on Jun 12, 2009, 11:16 PM

Yes, for SURE an airgun can be designed with a flexible platform - L D on Jun 13, 2009, 12:22 AM

Good point, - Greg on Jun 13, 2009, 7:14 AM

Objectives..... - Mike on Jun 13, 2009, 7:26 AM

I have lots of stillborn airgun projects laying around the corners of the shop - L D on Jun 13, 2009, 3:42 PM

Fixturing Metal --> Expand Thread - Martin Orro on Jun 7, 2009, 11:44 PM

Thanks or the post. that is a great ideal to hold parts. Where can - Chris on Jun 9, 2009, 7:20 AM

Fusible Alloys - Martin Orro on Jun 9, 2009, 10:22 AM

Nice idea..... - Mike on Jun 9, 2009, 8:08 AM

Yep - L D on Jun 13, 2009, 12:32 AM

Cerro-Bend - Martin Orro on Jun 13, 2009, 2:24 PM

No, in fact, untl this very thread, - L D on Jun 13, 2009, 3:55 PM

Another handy item... - Victor3 on Jun 17, 2009, 6:39 AM

Rectangular hole --> Expand Thread - Martin Orro on Jun 7, 2009, 10:28 PM

Very Nice trick! - L D on Jun 13, 2009, 12:36 AM

Self deleted nt --> Expand Thread - Keith in West Virginia on Jun 1, 2009, 8:28 PM

5 year long mini-mill project.... --> Expand Thread - Bikerscum on May 27, 2009, 4:52 PM

I'd love to have a DRO on my lathe. - Marmot_MiIitia on May 28, 2009, 3:48 PM

You really can do some work with these machines... - Bikerscum on May 28, 2009, 5:17 PM

Looks great... - Lon on Jun 4, 2009, 1:31 AM

Re: Looks great... - Bikerscum on Jun 8, 2009, 9:54 PM

Pretty Slick! I was looking at the pics and......... - nced on Jun 4, 2009, 10:09 AM

Re: Pretty Slick! I was looking at the pics and......... - Bikerscum on Jun 8, 2009, 10:00 PM

Looks great I love mine - Adam SoCal on Jun 11, 2009, 12:53 AM

This lathe any good? --> Expand Thread - Lon on May 22, 2009, 6:42 PM

Looks like a good first lathe.... - Pete from Tn on May 22, 2009, 10:31 PM

I've blown more money on worse - Jon B. on May 23, 2009, 1:47 PM

Yup. - Marmot_MiIitia on May 28, 2009, 3:45 PM

nice experience locally --> Expand Thread - Jon B. on May 22, 2009, 1:24 AM

Nice find there Mr. JONB..... - Pete from Tn on May 22, 2009, 3:06 PM

Re: Nice find there Mr. JONB..... - Jon B. on May 23, 2009, 1:36 PM

Oh sorry man.... - Pete from Tn on May 23, 2009, 3:19 PM

Solid aluminum Rapid Stock --> Expand Thread - Chip Smith on May 5, 2009, 11:17 AM

OH YEAH, you need to sell these. - Marmot_MiIitia on May 5, 2009, 12:18 PM

long version - Chip Smith on May 7, 2009, 7:55 PM

OK, here's the rules...you cannot post machining pictures... - Marmot_MiIitia on May 8, 2009, 10:57 AM

Haas - Chip Smith on May 10, 2009, 10:25 AM

Jeez man now ya got a haas..... - Pete from Tn on May 10, 2009, 8:05 PM

You got that right, Pete. - Marmot_MiIitia on May 11, 2009, 10:04 AM

Kinda dumb question but... --> Expand Thread - Jeff P on Apr 23, 2009, 3:50 PM

Most of the..... - GREG D. on Apr 23, 2009, 7:40 PM

Thanks Greg...nt - Jeff P on Apr 23, 2009, 10:56 PM

Interesting Resource --> Expand Thread - Greg on Apr 22, 2009, 9:17 PM

Yeah, - Jon B. on Apr 23, 2009, 12:54 PM

Lathe help needed --- please --> Expand Thread - Ora on Apr 18, 2009, 6:25 PM

Hard to see in.... - GREG DAVIS on Apr 18, 2009, 8:33 PM

It's been alot of.... - GREG DAVIS on Apr 18, 2009, 9:04 PM

Lathe Help Update - Ora on Apr 19, 2009, 11:32 AM

Stripped it. - Ora on Apr 19, 2009, 2:37 PM

Now unsure - Ora on Apr 19, 2009, 5:21 PM

New Lathe..... - Pete from Tn on Apr 19, 2009, 9:36 PM

Plastic bits in drive? - Ora on Apr 22, 2009, 6:25 AM

Those little lathe's...... - GREG DAVIS on Apr 22, 2009, 3:31 PM

ORa...... - Pete from Tn on Apr 22, 2009, 6:02 PM

Next....... - Ora on May 27, 2009, 8:19 AM

That thing looks almost as my old Stark.. - Rich on May 30, 2009, 11:20 PM

webley raider pcp or co2 ? --> Expand Thread - bulldog-lover on Apr 15, 2009, 12:11 AM

webley raider --> Expand Thread - bulldog-lover on Apr 15, 2009, 12:07 AM

please watch yourself with loose clothing --> Expand Thread - L D on Apr 13, 2009, 9:39 PM

OH way to go LD.... - Pete from Tn on Apr 18, 2009, 2:32 PM

many years ago i worked for a workmans comp - Larry Pirrone on Apr 22, 2009, 11:25 AM

Yes, I must say it had me looking at MY lathe with - L D on Apr 22, 2009, 4:19 PM

FS- Lincoln SP175+ Mig welder with tons of extras... --> Expand Thread - Doug in CT on Apr 13, 2009, 11:22 AM

This is a fantastic deal, Doug - RicG on Apr 20, 2009, 4:34 AM

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