2018 Archive

[Moper361]

I bought this toy for my Sheldon toy.
I went with the GS3-21PO. I'm starting to learn, "Buy once, cry once".
I've never owned a VFD, can't wait to get everything hooked up.
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Been looking at vfd but can't make my mind up on what to get

 

[uncle harry]

Been looking at vfd but can't make my mind up on what to get

The one shown is a good choice IMO.

 

[DoogieB]

For the Drill Doctor, I recommend purchasing the coarser 100 grit wheel because it works faster than the stock wheel (180 grit) on larger drill bits.

 

[Martin W]

Picked this baby up on the weekend. Been patiently waiting for one my entire adult life. I’m In the process of flushing and new fluids now. Has rapids on all axis and coolant. Runs better than a Swiss watch.
Cheers
Martin

 

[Martin W]

I also got some tooling with the mill. Happy days.
Cheers
Martin

 

[Moper361]

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Thats a beast it looks very sturdy i like it

 

[roadie33]

Very nice.
Looks like someone likes John Deer Green and Yellow colors.

 

[middle.road]

Ain't that a handsome hunk of Ol' American Iron?!
I would hazard to guess that nothing would stop it....

 

[jsh]

Auction coming up. Brazed on carbide bits. What are your thoughts. Pictures look pretty good and seem to be quite a few. Any idea on value? Or just stay away and buy new with inserts?
Inspection day is coming up, have not seen them ftf yet.
Jeff

 

[Dan_S]

Auction coming up. Brazed on carbide bits. What are your thoughts. Pictures look pretty good and seem to be quite a few. Any idea on value? Or just stay away and buy new with inserts?
Inspection day is coming up, have not seen them ftf yet.
Jeff

Depends if the grades of carbide matches up to the material you turn regularly, and if you have the tooling to sharpen then.