milling

I have noticed that 6" long parallels are commonly available in widths from 1/8" - 1/2" and am wondering if this dimension is a significant parameter for any operation when using a milling vise? Thicker parallels seem attractive from the point of view of being less likely to fall over when...

Here is a video of my nearly complete dividing head. I have 3d models and I startedworking on plans today. They will be available soon. I finished the handle and spindle today.

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I have been reading a lot of interesting material on this site. I'm 66 yo and have been learning to machine metal for the past 16 years, I've had my successes but I'm still at the early stages. I have had a grizzly g1007 mill drill(round column) for 15 years...

Hi, at my corner bench one seat broke down. This was the chance to use a lot of machines: Enjoy it, Jürgen

Hey guys, I don't post much here, usually just read a lot, but here's part one of a new project I've just started. A short intro and table disassembly. Skip right to the video or read my boring explanation of why I'm doing this below. I'll post new content as I complete it, but this is a spare...

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

I have been making fly reels by manual operation of a mill and lathe, and am trying to decide if CNC would also work. As a new member, it appears that I cannot insert a photo here (because it might be spam?). But look at my Avatar for an aluminum frame reel, or click on the attached image file...

Whew........Finally! The original file was over 60.6MB, the upload limit here is 50.5MB. I broke the file in half page-wise, but somehow each half was over 52MB! I was finally able to downsize it with no noticeable quality impact in the pictures. -brino

It is made by an lathe top slide attached in a big angle bolted to my cross slide. The images talk by themselfs.