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fhhhstix
08-14-2010, 02:10 PM
Here are some of my tools and work area.
Mill drill
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0060.jpg
Storage and work bench.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0061.jpg
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0062.jpg
Chop saw and mig welder.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0063.jpg
Table saw.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0065.jpg
Blast cabinet.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0066.jpg
Bolt bins.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0067.jpg
belt disc sander.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0071.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Travis Biddle
ihbuilder
08-14-2010, 11:33 PM
wow :eek: now I don't feel so bad I'm wandering what FDG's shop looks like now . :rolleyes:
IHB
fhhhstix
08-15-2010, 09:38 AM
Did you notice the trash can and boards I used for a saw table. I also had to use one of my tool carts and a piece of plywood for a stand for the mill drill but hay it is on wheeles that way I can move it around easy.:D
ihbuilder
08-15-2010, 10:16 AM
Did you notice the trash can and boards I used for a saw table. I also had to use one of my tool carts and a piece of plywood for a stand for the mill drill but hay it is on wheeles that way I can move it around easy.:D
hey It works . 1 thing I like about my little mill it just slides out of the way . I'm trying to deside on buying a knee mill or another RC in the coming months .
IHB
tc1cat
08-15-2010, 02:43 PM
Still looks too clean compared to mine!
Bodyman
10-02-2010, 11:10 AM
hey travis, make sure you balance on both sides of the mitre saw so it dont tip over
i like the bolt bins
steve
fhhhstix
09-11-2011, 11:39 AM
Wow it has been a while since I have visited this thread. Since my last post here I have added a new work bench last fall and yesterday I got some new stuff for the mill.
The new bench.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/IMG00021-20101126-1353.jpg
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/IMG00023-20101126-1800.jpg
The new tools.
Vice!
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0979.jpg
Replacing this POS!
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0980.jpg
Clamp set.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0978.jpg
And what you can't see is the conversion kit for the mill to make it a true inch table. Before one turn of the crank = .0625 and now one turn = .050 making it much easier to keep track of what you are doing. I have also been using cent bits as I call them to start my holes so I get the hole exactly where I want it. Yes it is a pain to start the hole then change to the drill bit to finish the hole but the final product is a lot nicer. Here is a pic of what I am talking about.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0981.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Travis
fhhhstix
09-20-2011, 10:31 PM
I got home today and found a package on the front porch, my new R8 collet set.:D Now I should be able to see what my little mill is capable of. Here is a pic of what I got. Sizes 1/8-7/8 in 1/16 intervals.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_0992.jpg
Thanks for looking.
Travis
fhhhstix
02-16-2013, 06:36 PM
I added a new tool today. I have already used it and I am very happy with it.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/100_1923_zps2f2110f5.jpg
Travis
kdz76
02-17-2013, 08:56 AM
Nice lathe very similar to the one I have one thing I did with mine and love is getting a quick change tool post and extra tool holders
fhhhstix
02-17-2013, 10:54 AM
Nice lathe very similar to the one I have one thing I did with mine and love is getting a quick change tool post and extra tool holders
That is what Lynn has told me and so far he has not steered me wrong. So I guess if two members recommend it I had better save some money and get one. Is there a good place to get them from for this little lathe.
Travis
kdz76
02-17-2013, 11:06 AM
Hey Travis it looks very close to my lathe from Micro mark http://www.micromark.com/microlux-7x16-mini-lathe,9615.html
The tool holder that came with it is about 2 inches square
And this is the quick change tool post I have http://www.micromark.com/Quick-Change-Tool-Post,8077.html
fhhhstix
02-17-2013, 11:13 AM
Hey Travis it looks very close to my lathe from Micro mark http://www.micromark.com/microlux-7x16-mini-lathe,9615.html
The tool holder that came with it is about 2 inches square
And this is the quick change tool post I have http://www.micromark.com/Quick-Change-Tool-Post,8077.html
Cool thanks. Yes I believe they are the same just little differences here and there. My older mini mill looks exactly like the older Micro Mark mill which is the same as a grizzly and many others.
Travis
ihbuilder
02-17-2013, 12:04 PM
That is what Lynn has told me and so far he has not steered me wrong. So I guess if two members recommend it I had better save some money and get one. Is there a good place to get them from for this little lathe.
Travis
yea get the quick change you wont regret it . ;)
russisloud
02-17-2013, 03:32 PM
yea get the quick change you wont regret it . ;)
yeah, its money well spent :cool:
tracksntreadslou
02-25-2013, 05:00 PM
Nice addition Travis ..I bought that same exact one off a guy on CL last fall ..Im very happy with it ..I did get a 1/2 inch drill chuck but am looking for something smaller to fit in between centers ..I saw that you can get a bed extention thats adaptable for these smaller lathes ..Little machine shop..
fhhhstix
02-25-2013, 05:28 PM
yea get the quick change you wont regret it . ;)
yeah, its money well spent :cool:
I got my quick change to post and tried it out tonight and I don't see why you would not get one. This just makes the lathe so much better to use.
Nice addition Travis ..I bought that same exact one off a guy on CL last fall ..Im very happy with it ..I did get a 1/2 inch drill chuck but am looking for something smaller to fit in between centers ..I saw that you can get a bed extention thats adaptable for these smaller lathes ..Little machine shop..
Thanks I will have to look into the extension.
Travis
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