A manual is helpful to know where the controls are and what they do, but only the school of hard knocks will teach you how to get good results. Tuition is paid...
... I wonder how overwhelming it would get if all 1196 members were to comply with this request? Just say (tmPL), folks, try and keep your crap straight when ...
... Thank you don. The truth of the matter is, I do not have the time. Even if I did, I wouldn't want to be saddled with the task. Just say (tmPL), there is...
... As I have stated in the past, I don't quite have a handle yet on how my toaster works and to do this would involve way more time than I have. ... Thanks...
I have been considering adding a DC motor to my old 12" lathe in order to get variable speed control. Has anyone used this before? What were your results? Does...
... Not sure what happened. It automagically went away. In the mean time, as I said after I'd first uploaded it, if any member would like to have a picture...
I¹ve done it and its wonderful. Delta lathe is the old medium duty 12 incher with the cast iron legs from the late 30¹s. I used a package I got from Woodco...
... Well I'll just tell you straight up: FAQ=Very good. Considering its a first run, that is something to be proud of. If there were problems or embarrasing...
... My point here was, if you're going to complain about the list traffic on this topic, why add to it? Catty remarks such as low "IQ" comments are annoying &...
Sorry, my #'s do not match. Phil ... From: Phil Kuehn To: oldwwmachines@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [oldwwmachines]...
In a message dated 5/31/2003 11:27:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Powermatic did the same for me also Chris [Non-text portions of this message have been...
LOL, y'all are making it out a little worse than it is! All I've used for years is a $35 bench grinder with standard wheels. If you use carbide a lot then...
If you want to try it on the cheap, scrounge the motor and control from an old treadmill and use that. Sometimes you can find them surplus if you're near one...
... ROTFL. Don't sweat it Jayeson. I didn't include a non-disclosure agreement (hard to press the keys from down here on the floor). How about a book report...
I agree as well. I'm a machinist and use carbide all the time. But if I was at home with a machine, it would be HSS all the way. Might keep a few brazed...
david b has pointed out that i have appeared snotty in some of my recent posts. i apologize for that. i do fall prey to my own enthusiams on occasion....
... proud ... It ... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello, I am a new member to this forum; I've posted a few times in the last two months. I think I...
... I wouldn't hear of it! Maybe it was just me (just I?), but I for one heard the familiar "tongue-firmly-in- cheek" tone of his caplessness all the way...
Finally have drill press ready to go. However, I am having a little difficulty with the belt adjustment. I'm finding it hard to pull and hold motor out to...
Hi all, I just returned from my long trip to pick up my latest and largest addition to my machinery, the "Sweepstakes" by Rowley & Hermance. It is a...
... Don this was a simple matter of you giving an opinion & me responding with a differing opinion. That should have been the end of it. Since you seem to ...
I just put a prybar (or small crowbar or large screwdriver) between the back of the head casting and the motor mounting plate. You can hold the tension with...
As a practical matter, I leave the belt loose enough to roll it over the pulley steps to change speeds with some difficulty. Yeah, yeah, I know that this is...
Don¹t you dare do that! Otherwise, we¹ll all be relegated to clerical topics. More, More Bob Vaughan ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Ok, if you all insist. Give me a day or so though. It's hard to get a good pic of the machine with all that line shaft in the way. The shaft is also 2" in...
... difficulty with ... to adjust belt, ... **************************** Auto folks have a tool which is a turnbuckle which expands against an alternator and...
I live in Livermore CA, about 40 miles East of San Francisco. I have not looked into the cost of shipping. I will see what I can find out. I am using a Mac but...
Great post Barry and for anyone that doesn't know Barry is the guy to talk to about mega iron. Anyone that has a 16" molder is OK in my book! Stephen in MD ...
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