Thanks to the three respondents who helped me solve the problem with excessive side play on the tailstock on my 1930s IXL Invicta lathe. I ended up fixing it...
Please ignore this question. I have solved it. While it was probably obvious all along to regular lathe users, it wasnt to someone like me who hasnt operated...
Hi All, I just bought a Smithy 1220 to use for my R/C airplane projects. I hope to find some tips here to make things easier for me as I am not a pro. In fact...
Who has the the best prices for sherline products, I am looking to set up a milling machine but have limited room (basement). I have an old atlas lathe but a...
Greetings to All! I'm a new member (been lurking and just soaking up info for a while though) and a wannabe hobby machinist. I have a chance to purchase an...
I will be buying my first lathe in 2 weeks, and I plan on getting them from this guy in Atlanta: http://www.productiveworkspace.com/FSherline.asp I'm impressed...
I have had the 1220 XL for a couple of years. I love it. It is well built, the very few times I had a part or procedural probem Smithy was right there to help...
I have a friend who has the Smithy BX Mill/Drill. It is a RF45 type. From what I have seen it is a great machine. All kinds of flexibility including...
I am looking for an R-8 arbor that holds ER-40 spring collets. These are appraently not common. I have a complete ER40 collet set with a MT-3 arbor collet...
I have a brand spanking new 5C spin indexer. I am a bit confused on how to use this tool. I know how to put in the collets, I see the degree wheel and the...
A friend of mine has just acquired an old hobby lathe. The only marking on it are on the motor case. The name plate says "CEKA" or CEXA". I think it may be...
Never heard of that brand but it sounds like a Unimat, OK. You can find lots of stuff (over time) on eBay, new and used, (search "Unimat"). Blue Ridge...
Hi gang, Since Smithy was out of the 1220 machines they offered me a Granite 1220 LTD for a pretty good deal. I canceled the 1220 and got the 1220 LTD. Should...
Actually, You will probably make the first one perfect. But when you deciede to make the second one it will leave a pile of swarf that will be a joy to behold....
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Hi Hans, When I got my Grizzly G9729 (706lbs s/w), I took the tailgate off and used it for a ramp. Using a cheap cable winch, I dragged it off the truck and...
If you own an older lathe you need to check this site out. http://www.lathes.co.uk/ I found the link on the Unimat site. I have an old Kerry lathe and have...
Bill, Thanks for the walk through on moving the machine. Mine will be in the garage next to my wood working tools. Which is next to my R/C airplane building...
Rent or borrow a shop crane (engine puller) Probable rental cost of around $35. the are manuverable and can be operated by one person if necessary. Most will...
Gents, I have a mchine at work we are trashing. It has 4 nice stepper motors on it. Does anyone know if it would be possible to adapt these motors to my...
Gents, I have a mchine at work we are trashing. It has 4 nice stepper motors on it. Does anyone know if it would be possible to adapt these motors to my...
... From: Glenn Fulcher [mailto:glenn-f@...] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 5:16 PM To: hobbymachine@yahoogroups.com Subject: [hobbymachine] I am not...
