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http://www.systemthree.com/

I have both #2 and #3 hardner

I have half a gallon of general purpose system 3 epoxy. I worked with several different brands in the past, I'm just worried about mixing up such a large batch (worried about the heat). Though to be...

I stopped by hobby lobby on the way home from work today and they had this stuff it's a 2 part epoxy. haven't found an MSDS or anything like that yet though.

http://www.crafta.com/32012-z.html

has anyone tried acrylic water?

http://www.kinkadestudios.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=KS&Category_Code=ACRL

I'm not sure of it's mechanical properties (shrinkage etc), but...

I just finished reading this entire thread.

Would filling steel tubing with epoxy and lead shot produce a rigid machine that doesn’t ring?

I wat thinking something like 2”x6”x1/4” tube would...

bowentw,

what lathe are you performing this operation on, also what is the diameter, and depth of the hole?

I have a HF 8x12 (Really 8x14) and i second it as a great machine.

Old news,

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=2355278&page=1

Sounds like either your supplier is trying to jack up prices for no good reason, or as usual the rich law makers are...

I managed to finish up the supporting structure of my rests yesterday. The arms are made of ¼” thick aluminum bar that I cut to size on the table saw using a Freud Diablo blade, and a jig I made out...

I knew I’d seen a website about making flash lights. This one is a little bigger than a led, but still pretty cool.

http://www.dragonworks.info/Metalworking/Flashlight/Flashlight.htm

What about keychains or a mini led flash light? Could be made from cheap small round stock, either aluminum or stainless.

They keychain could be made of two parts that need to be screwed together,...

Took me a little longer than expected, but both the adapters are done. I haven’t hit the wheels with a diamond tool yet, but they seem well balanced from the factory. The next step is to make a new...

does the stock have to be 3/4" ?

http://www.onlinemetalsupply.com has good prices on 6061-t6 aluminum. If you call and ask, maybe you can get some kind of bulk, or school related discount.
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MSC was on time as usual. The Norton wheels look a lot better new than the imports did, the mounting holea are actually round and has crisp edges.
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It’s not even Halloween yet, and I’m already getting cabin fever, so its time for a project. My cheapo bench grinder ($25) worked well enough for me to get by, but its time for an upgrade.

Here it...

Has anyone tried these 11% cobalt bits?
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1950810&PMT4NO=0

I spent a few hours this weekend researching, and I have all but gone the other way on indexable tooling. I talked with my father (started out life as a tool maker) and he brought to my attention...

these have helped me:
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-shape.htm
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-th-d.htm
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm

I’ve been looking at this some more and It seems for hobby lathes everyone use T (triangle) or C (80 deg. Diamond) insets. Does anyone have any opinions on what type is better, or is it all just...

O yea, the first thing that came to mind was no more shims. My last project, took about 30 hours, and I think 3 of those got taken up by fooling with shims. The other thing that made me happy is that...

Last week I purchased the new QCTP from Lathemaster. The UPS man delivered it today, so like a little kid I just had to play with it. The cool thing about this new model is that it’s truly bolt on;...

I should have the QCTP for my 8x14 in a few days, so it time to start learning about the next item on my tooling list. As the name of the thread states, I’m a complete dummy when it comes to...

I wouldn't say that I have done nothing, i call in every 2 weeks or so for an update. As of this moment, they have not charged me. If i don't have my order by the time LMS gets the parts back in...

lms does carry the parts for the hf 8x12, they are currently out of stock as well.

I gust got a reply to my e-mail, i have received a similar derivation of the answer every time i deal with customer service.

I ordered the faceplate, steady rest, and follow rest for my 8x14. I have contacted LMS, and they will have everything in stock come mid December, so if HF doesn’t have it to me by then, I will...

The other day, when I went out to the garage to use my lathe, I noticed the ways had some stains on them where the way oil (chainsaw way oil) had polled. I know it’s not rust, because I‘m really anal...

i have sent the following email to HF customer service

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I know profit margins for HF are low, so I have been trying to take that into consideration. I have always been kind...

Try www.metalsupermarkets.com

they have 4 stores in the burbs, and the one in Elk Grove is pretty close to you.

(847)439-3155
1675 Tonne Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 ...

I live in the Champaign Urbana area, and was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to pick up raw materials (aluminum, stainless, free machining)? I have been ordering most of my supplies online...