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First lathe/machining questions, tooling up...

June 24 2009 at 7:08 PM

(Login bigbore)
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is the $20 magnetic base dial indicator OK to get started or junk?

My first project will be trimming a Crosman 2240 hammer that is hardened, will HSS do the job or carbide tip tools?

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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