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If you want to build an engine I'd start with a simple single cylinder 2 stroke and build an rc car or plane to go around it. Check with your library and see if they have Model Engineer or Model...

You have time for projects the only ones I seem to get done one the lathe are the paying type. If all else fails start on nice sets of napkin rings for christmas, they mean you need a good parting...

At my last job we did some experiments with replicated surfaces using epoxy based materials. What we found was that we were able to produce replicated surfaces, using a large granite surface plate,...

The last company I worked for it was my responsibility to ensure the engineers were trained on using the equipment and to make sure they worked safely. What I would do is buy carbon steel blade...

If you could find a decent x-y vise you could mount it on an angle plate. I had a look in the KBC catalog and their milling attachment starts at $250. Busy Bee used to carry one but if you try to...

I use mainly 1/2" tools my main turning tool uses a dcmt insert, I grind enough tools at work at home I'm lazy. You should be able to adapt almost any milling attachment, just make an adapter plate...

If i had to move mine again I think I would probably invest in a cherry picker. The more i think about it may not be a bad idea. Now if I can convince the wife it will only take 5 trips to the...

I've had my 4x6 for 5 years now and fing it works good. Considering I only paid $180cdn for it it was a great deal. The saw paid for itself with the first job I did. The only shortfall was the...

My 10x18 wasn't to bad there is a hole through the base under the headstock you can slip a bar through. I un-crated the lathe in the back of the truck and two of us were on the headstock end and one...

If you do a search for modifications to the 7x10's there is quite a few who detail making the tailstock a camlocking one. The only difference is the 10x18 is larger. Me pesonally I just keep a box...

I think I'll have to make a trip to canadian tire and replace my headstock oil as well. It seems to be looking rather thick as well. As for the parting tool make life easier and get a quick cahange...

Mine has been slow to start up lately in the cold weather, my shops not much warmer until I turn on the heater. What I do is chuck up a piece of bar and let the lathe run at 550 rpm for 5-10min. I...

The best way I find to install the chuck onto the arbour is, to clean the socket and arbour with laquer thinner or acetone to degrease, then chuck the arbour in the freezer for an hour and then I...

I've had my 10x18 for two years now and have been fairly impressed with it for the price. As for the dail graduations, on mine, the crossfeed is .1mm on the diameter, the topslide is actually .002"...

I use plasterceen from the dollar store, or my kids craft supply if the wife not around. The trick to getting it out is go to an electronics supply store and get a can of Super Cold. The stuff is...

I had similar problem with my aluminum parts turning brown and after changing the coolant several times it did not improve. We found that the cabinet had been resealed with black RTV and this was...

$10,000 US lasers I would have to machine angled spots mounting shims. Every one was different and I would do 5 to 10 a week. Oh and if the laser vibrated the glue holding the lenses in would break...

I tend to have to do alot of sheetmetal parts and mods. at work. Whenever I can I use a vaccum chuck. However I do frequently use double sided tape, the trick is to use good quality carpet tape,...

The dumb bell worked really good, i had no problems machining it what so ever. As for KBC thier prices are rediculous for thier equipment considering I can by identical machines from other local...

I have the 10x18 from busy bee and have been using it for almost 2 years. The lathe is fairly well built and quite rigid for its size. For the price it is a good deal.

That said there are a few...

Try technicut they're in port kells and is they don't have it usually it's only a few days away. I've used all the suppliers in the lower mainland and so far i've had the best service from them. ...

I tried contacting both Fadal and my local dealer the local dealer has no clue, and I'm yet to hear anything from fadal. So far the closest I've gotten to any help from them is to tell me they no...

I was figuring it is possible that it's a light press fit but it does seem odd to me that the only thing holding the pulley in place is it being pressed on but I'll give it a shot in the morning and...

The problem is I can't tell what is holding the pulley in place. I don't want to start pulling on the pulley only to cause more damage.

I have an older 4020 that the motor pulley was damaged on, when the high speed range idler was allowed to run on the pulley after the belts broke. Does anyone know how the pulley comes off? There is...