I have a pl-1018 lathe imported to uk by excel machine tools coventry. Does anybody have information for headstock/chuck mounting or possibly a manual (or...
Russell, Can you give more details.The same machine was sold by Warco and Axminister machine tools I think. I have the 918 and it may be similar,if so I can...
I'm new to this and I'm thinking of getting the Grizzly G9729. Can anyone advise what else I will need to order at the same time, and does anyone know of a...
This is a Vernon brand(made by Sheldon so I've been told). The overall dimensions of the machine are...H-58",W-21",D-28". The table is 5" x 20" and has a...
... Probably not made by Sheldon but sold by them. take a look at http://www.lathes.co.uk/vernon/ for details. The Wood Dragon http://tejasdragon.com...
First let me say that ones opinion is only as good as what that person can demonstrate. Having said that my basement is always open for anyone to inspect and...
Hello Group I'm looking for someone in the Minneapolis area that does small machining jobs or perhaps a shop that does carry in type work. I purchased a die...
i am starting a small custom machine shop and might be able to help you out. i have a small cnc knee mill, if you e-mail me some details on what you want, i...
Keith I have 2 castings that need facing and boring work. What I have is ~7 1/4 inch diameter table ~1 inch thick with 2 bosses on the bottom. The table needs...
yes, it would help to have pictures. i can do what you need done, but since i just got this machine it will probably be a week or two before i have it up and...
Hello group, I've been shopping for a mill for about 6 months now. I'm not a machinist, but sure am amazed with finely machined metals. I wish I could make...
Two things come to mind, Randy: 1. 3-in-1 type machines make much better lathes than they do mills. 2.Every combo tool I ever owned was, at best, a make-shift...
All true, but consider.... 1. Space - 3-in-1 machines may be more suitable for a small shop than individual machines 2. Many people have made excellent models,...
Some folks have great love for these machines. I am a just a new guy learning as I go. Make little parts for my Lawn mower, etc. I bought a Smithy 1220xl about...
I haven't used a 3-in-1 machine, but it seems to me they'd be somewhat cumbersome to use, along with the limitations which you've already realized. I was...
I've had a Smithy Granite 3-in-1 for about 4-5 years now, and you are right on having to break down one set uo to use another function. The Granite model has a...
Greetings Randy, I own and I have operated a Smithy Granite 1324 for a little over a year. I am not a machinist, however, I have considerable machining...
Wow. Based on the responses so far, I guess you really can't judge a product by it's advertising department's claims. The fact is, one of the reasons that I...
Hi Keith Did you recieve the last e-mail I sent you with the drawings? -Jon ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax...
yes, i did get your e-mail, sorry i've not responded, but i've been pretty busy getting things set up. as soon as i am up and running i will let you know. ...
I just salvaged a 1/3 HP motor from a dishwasher that I want to use on a shaper I plan to build. The motor has 5 wires, a red,white, black,blue, and green. I...
two wires will be the start wires the other two are the run wires has it go a capacitor on the side of the motor also how powerfull is it i doubt it will be...
Can anyone put me onto a good machinery dealer or possible seller for an Atlas Horizontal Mill in New Zealand or Australia. They seem to come up lots on e bay...
1 i have a combo chester 43b and its a great machine but: as a lathe its very accurate and as good as many other lathes i have used before all be it a little...
There is a sign on the ways of the Bridgeport I'm working on which says "Lubricate with Molycote type M emulsion oil only". What is this stuff and is there a...
Hi foks, As a person in the same shoes as Randy, I am looking at the new Shoptask Bridgemill Combo. Does anyone have any experience with this machine and this...
