What Did You Buy Today?

[AR. Hillbilly]

I would suspect that the main bearings were originally plain or even babbit, so I doubt they were up to running at very high speed either.
Any sign of a roller bearing conversion?
Brian

Not that I’m aware of?
I’ll look closer when I get it home but I don’t think so. I was studying the oil holes and wondering how much to put in. I sure didn’t see rollers.

 

[francist]

Yesterday I bought what I believe is a Brown & Sharpe no. 1 universal milking machine.
It’s an oldie but seems very tight for it’s age.

Yes, it’s very important that milking machines are tight. Especially the old ones…
(Sorry, just couldn’t let that one slip by unchallenged

 

[IamNotImportant]

No picture, as it is really boring, but my WEN tool stand dollie came today. So, as soon as I finish the bathroom floor, I can start in on making the permentant stand for the AAMCO shaper. And then the lathe can me approached, moving the Tetris that is my shop and storage space one step further to usable.

i need a stand to put the drill press on

 

[AR. Hillbilly]

Yes, it’s very important that milking machines are tight. Especially the old ones…
(Sorry, just couldn’t let that one slip by unchallenged

I wouldn’t have either.
With me there’s no telling what might get typed.

 

[Dhal22]

I have a 2” Glacern R8 integral shank face mill. I recommend these. I believe that these are made in Taiwan. They are offered in 2”, 2-1/2” and 3”.

Glacern Machine Tools - FM45 Facemills

Glacern Machine Tools manufacturers CNC Machine Vises, Precision Tool Holders, and Indexable Milling Cutters for vertical and horizontal cnc milling machines.

www.glacern.com

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I use Kennemetal inserts (SEGW43-KC510M) which are bombproof but expensive at $24 each (same link).

I need to get me one of those.

 

[atunguyd]

Yes, it’s very important that milking machines are tight. Especially the old ones…
(Sorry, just couldn’t let that one slip by unchallenged

Agreed especially if you are planning to use them with windmills

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[erikmannie]

This time of year some of my UPS customers give me tips, & of course 100% of that money always goes to quality tooling.

My wife is very helpful in that she will give me *cash* for 80-90% of the face value of a, say, Target or Amazon gift card. I barely had enough to get this tonight for [$200.20 delivered] from Baker’s Gas. Baker’s Gas has excellent service, & they are a reliable source for genuine parts.

I had to call ESAB to ask the difference between ESS32 & ESS42 models of Edge 2.0 regulators. ESS32 is medium duty, & ESS42 is heavy duty.

This will be used for a dedicated cutting torch (as opposed to a combination torch). I already have two of these exact same regulators, so I know that they fit my cylinders (CGA-540), & the B fittings on the hose.

Victor Edge 2.0 ESS42 HD Oxygen Regulator, CGA 540 - 0781-3601

Victor EDGE Series 2.0 patented regulators are changing the game for regulators! Easy to read gauges that are color coded. Regulator model: 0781-3601.

bakersgas.com

Hopefully I will get enough tips to get the same regulator for acetylene, but that is unlikely.

 

[jpackard56]

Yes, it’s very important that milking machines are tight. Especially the old ones…
(Sorry, just couldn’t let that one slip by unchallenged

I've learned with my eyesight on computer screens and the famous "spellcheck" whether we want it or not, can get a guy in real trouble sometimes.... much worse than "milking" vs "milling"


As an aside my wife and I still milk a few by hand and yes the "old" hands just aren't as tight as they used to be especially in the cold. But the grand kids are learning so it'll be a skill that gets passed on. Now in the shop, yeah the "old" hands once again are not what they used to be on the old mills (1928 K&T Horiz and 1942 Wells Index) either. Currently the grand kids are just watching but hopefully some day

 

[AR. Hillbilly]

Hello all. I haven’t been on here in quite some time but glad to be back.
Yesterday I bought what I believe is a Brown & Sharpe no. 1 universal milking machine.
It’s an oldie but seems very tight for it’s age.
Has all the shafting and pulleys for the power feed on the table but all removed.
I’ll have to source a flat belt for that once I get that back together.
It doesn’t use a drawbar in the spindle just a press taper.
I’m a little concerned about this as I had hoped to use windmills and a face cutter in it.
Not sure of the taper yet.
It has Vern converted to an electric motor.
I’m happy that No holes were drilled or anything destroyed to keep it from going back to original.
It comes with one long arbor but no tooling.
I won’t be able to get it home for a few weeks. I have to arrange my shop.
I intend to learn all about this old machine and how to run it. I’m very interested in tooling and attachments for it. I’ve seen pics of vertical heads for it but I can’t find one.
All advice is welcome. I’m a complete beginner.
Pics when I get it home.

I don’t believe the spindle is hollow all the way through. I won’t be able to use a drawbar and short arbor I don’t think.
It’s just a B&S taper with a slot to drive a wedge to remove the arbor.
I was hoping to use end mills and a face cutter.

 

[erikmannie]

Acetylene regulator to be used on a torch cutting cart. This was $200.20 delivered from Baker’s Gas.

Victor Edge 2.0 ESS42 HD Acetylene Regulator, CGA 510 - 0781-3602

Victor EDGE Series 2.0 patented regulators are changing the game for regulators! Durable, safe and easy to ready gauges. Regulator Model: 0781-3602.

bakersgas.com

This has a CGA-510 fitting to match the female fitting on the acetylene cylinders that I use, & a B fitting for the hose.