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Please change the layers on the file to work better with the drawing. http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/toolpost-power-spindle.39295/#post-343820

Do you think my 1440 E LB could make good use of this type of parting/cutoff blade? i.e. is the machine rigid enough etc. I work mostly with steel. I like the idea of the insert being wider than the blade for deep cutting. Assuming thicker blade = more rigid doing deep cutting; what do you...

I am wondering, if there are any tools that can make all of their own parts? I'm especially interested if this is possible for metal lathes

I came across one heck of a deal on a lathe on CL, a Samson LHT-25B Turret Lathe. i had considered purchasing a second operation lathe for a while. one very troublesome piece of equipment that i frequently service( rebuild bi-monthly:mad:) is a large conveyor system that in my opinion didn't...

i"m Totally stoked, i just fell onto a pristine but dirty Hercus 9" workshop lathe on craigslist. For those who don't know the Hercus Lathe is a improved copy of the 9" south bend model A. they were imported from Australia, manufactured in Thebarton. it uses V belts instead of flat belts 9 x...