Mystery metal problem may be solved

[Jim F]

The idiot machine operator forgot to use the feed/speed charts.......

 

[mmcmdl]

And you figured it out for " him " Good on you Jim !

 

[graham-xrf]

Just coincidence while perusing about speeds and feeds, I did see on another HM posting a picture the dandiest speed/feed aid for a Do-All saw that has a power feed. It's the same circular calculator shown off by Steve Summers in his restoration video of the biggest-ass type bandsaw.
With a goodie like that mounted right on the machine, it might blunt the propensity to "forget".

 

[MrWhoopee]

it might blunt the propensity to "forget".

I admire your optimism.