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Thread: Graphite Bushes
18/07/2010 09:10:29
Thanks Howard, a Sterling Engine, that will really put me to sleep!  Used them in the real world for low temp IR target, that was enough!!
17/07/2010 10:38:21
Out of curiosity, what are the bushes to be used for?
Thread: Which leadscrew?
15/07/2010 19:03:15
It depends upon whether you intend to screwcut threads ,imperial or metric. I have both types of leadscrew and my imperial lathe (Myford Super7) is fitted with a Quickchange imperial gearbox PLUS a permanently installed metric gear train in parallel. You takes your choice.  What units do you expect to work in? Will you fit a DRO? in which case the units on the dials do not matter.
Thread: Cover Change
15/07/2010 16:20:14
There was a fad for printing the Index on a pale colour background, which made it wasteful of ink to copy it, but I did nevertheless. The previous Editor took some exception to my request to leave it on a white background, then he also used a lot of paper colour elsewhere in ME.
15/07/2010 12:26:23
Hurrah, latest ME is back in shiny cover!!
Thread: Adjustable v-ledges
14/07/2010 17:37:53
The knee or saddle side will be parallel one, the outer of the strip and the inner of its mating half will be the taper.
Thread: Cutting a Groove - help needed
13/07/2010 08:45:29
Micheal,
 
I am not suggesting a little at a time, I am more for the full depth cut at each extremity (in your 10mm case leaving two slots separated by say 4mm) and then removing the remaining centre piece.
12/07/2010 19:07:27
With a blade mounted parting tool of say 3mm width, on mild steel, cut the two outer edges at or around 400rpm max, this assumes that the insert is a neutral one. ie not a left/right sided cutter and the tool is square-on to the cut and at the correct height. In this way the edges are supported by the wall. You then have to remove the centre piece. You may be able to do this, or at least most of it with the parting tool, depends upon the tool width. A blade type parting tool, which is flexible,  should not be used as a profiler, ie, with right or left hand movement, there are special inserts and holders for that type of machining.

Edited By KWIL on 12/07/2010 19:09:52

Edited By KWIL on 12/07/2010 19:10:32

Thread: Need for recomandations on cut off or parting tool
11/07/2010 19:27:08
The problem with a rear tool post is that it is trying to lift the whole carriage off the bed whereas a front mounted tool does the opposite, with the forces acting down on the bed where it should be.
Thread: Myford ML7 Raising Block Stud Length Please
11/07/2010 19:24:09
As I recall the standard length was 5" for a metal base Myford Stand but you could get longer 7.5" ones as well for use on a thicker bench top.
Thread: Need for recomandations on cut off or parting tool
11/07/2010 08:59:31
Agree, Q cut type tools are the best, similar cutters are available from Cutwel Tools and JB. The main thing is not to be afraid of it and keep the infeed going, keeping a continous swarf output, just don't let it get too thin because the next step is merely rubbing its way in!
Thread: Lathe Drive Motors, 1ph or 3ph?
07/07/2010 19:17:36
Probably not a lot in it, if this cost is a problem to you then this is the wrong hobby.
Thread: Cover Change
03/07/2010 10:25:35
Looked along the magazine racks today and ALL the better mags use the bright surface that has now been dropped by ME for what I consider are spurious reasons.  Real reason is probably too many shaky hands and a lack of a clear flat surface on which to place the copy!
02/07/2010 18:24:23
I just wonder how many complained about the alleged slippery covers, compared with I am sure, the majority who were quite satisfied with the stronger covers.

Edited By KWIL on 02/07/2010 18:24:51

Thread: Bearing Extraction
01/07/2010 09:28:01
Hydraulic puller or press tool is MUCH more kind to the pieces you do want to keep.
Thread: What price frustration?
01/07/2010 09:25:56
Yes the mill is of eastern origin but at least Myfords do take a look at it first.
Thread: Myford alternative
25/06/2010 15:56:04
Mark, the Myford Super 7 will not struggle at all on the metals  you want to use, just get your tooling correct and away you will go. If you want a strong large bore machine a Harrison M250/300 would be better than most at the prices you appear to want. M300 has a bore that will pass 1.5"
Thread: Fuseable Plug in Q1
24/06/2010 08:57:16
It is NOT related to soft solder used in construction, it is there to ensure protection IF the crown is not covered with water for whatever reason.   There is enough confusion as to whether or not it is justified on our scales without clouding the issue by yet another alleged aspect against their use.
Thread: Noise? In Essex/East London
22/06/2010 12:26:52
Will that "real nice guy" power one up for you?  If not, walk away!
Thread: Adverts on the Website
20/06/2010 11:03:10
Whilst you do not have to stay around, you could always contribute something?
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