Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-26-2010, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,206
Re: Machining Advice Requested
What your doing looks fine. Some of the carbide insert tooling I use in the cnc turning center is shorter grooving bits and they are ground and supported to be able to turn to the right and left,...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-25-2010, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,429
Re: centering
I agree, use center drills to start holes on the lathe.
Also check tailstock alignment. To do this take a piece of barstock as long as you can put between the tail center and about 3/8" in the...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
10-22-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,137
Re: Me all day!
My understanding the new M series are all operated with 2 multifunction joysticks (no wheel no levers). Would def take some getting used to but I think I could manage after awhile.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-22-2010, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 23,562
Re: Machinist opinion
I haven't done any 301 so wouldn't be able to say, haven't ever run across any either.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
10-22-2010, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 23,562
Re: Machinist opinion
303 is the easier machine grade of 304 (welding grade). The 316 isn't that difficult to machine and would probably give you a better polished finish and stay that way longer. Biggest thing when...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-21-2010, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
10-21-2010, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,137
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-21-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,677
Re: Some pics of my shop
Last few days side project, heavy duty saw horses for the shop. They go from 23" to 40" in 1/2" steps. Thats a 6" channel on top 58" long (the size drops I found)...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-21-2010, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 259
Views: 103,645
Re: D9R and 463 pull scraper
Machinerys handbook has all that info in, strongly suggest anyone that tinkers with machining get a copy, lots and lots of good info.
O-ring groove sizes are in my 25th edition on page 2400.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-19-2010, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 259
Views: 103,645
Re: D9R and 463 pull scraper
I would use brass or plain steel tubing for the cylinders and just hone out smooth (oil will coat inside and paint outside for rust proofing) For the Rod I would look at precision ground stainless,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-19-2010, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 259
Views: 103,645
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-17-2010, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 259
Views: 103,645
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-14-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 51,117
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-13-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-13-2010, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,587
Re: Looking for advice on a milling machine.
Most of the manual mills (bridgeport type) will be 230 or 240 VAC 3 phase. Not a big deal but it will cost a few more dollars if you only have 1 phase power available. Some are 480 but can change a...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-13-2010, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,587
Re: Looking for advice on a milling machine.
Saw this one on the local craigslist the other day as well
http://wausau.craigslist.org/for/1943517095.html
While more designed for accurate hole placement and boring head work, it will do light...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-11-2010, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,751
Re: Bruder
I can't be positive, but I believe the Bruder stuff are static models that guys are converting to RC themselves, just using the body parts etc of the model.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-11-2010, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,225
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-09-2010, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,677
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-09-2010, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,677
Re: Some pics of my shop
Was going through some of my parts pics, figured I might as well share a few here I know everyone likes to see this sort of stuff.
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz317/JPMach/Work/frontwheel.gif...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-09-2010, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,587
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-08-2010, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,587
Re: Looking for advice on a milling machine.
Also these guys up by Wausau, they do more new sales, but get used stuff in all the time as well.
http://www.machinetoolandequip.com/
With the economy down a bit many of the used dealers are...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-08-2010, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,587
Re: Looking for advice on a milling machine.
Not sure what your price range is but give these guys a call. Usually has a couple of mills on hand in various price ranges. Not sure where your located but shouldn't be too far.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-07-2010, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck
The urethane stuff I mold in my shop has do be "degassed", once mixed I place it in a vaccum chamber (with clear top) and pull a vac with a AC vac pump until it boils out. Then when molded you...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-07-2010, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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