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    New company jumping into the fray?

    I used to follow this diy home projector site (lumenlab.com) years ago and it looks like they are jumping into the desktop router fray.

    Anyone have experience with thier products? I don't know...
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    You could try a one inch annular cutter with a...

    You could try a one inch annular cutter with a annular cutter holder that has a 1/2" shank and use your low speed on press. Other possibility is a deming drill that has a 1/2" shank. Again, very slow...
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    Yeah, I looked into Bookers also and realized I...

    Yeah, I looked into Bookers also and realized I had a catalog also. Surprised I had kept it.

    The job has been granted. Thanks everyone for the quick replies.
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    RFQ: Aluminum Washers

    Need about 20 of these washers made.

    Desired material is aluminum. 6061 would work but other grades also ok.

    Oustide diameter - 1.8in
    Inside diameter - .880in (+/- .002) tolerance is limited...
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    Ran downstairs and tried that. Worked like a...

    Ran downstairs and tried that. Worked like a charm. Now I ran into an issue with the gib for the mill table. Thinking I might have used the wrong one as the gibs were different lenghts.

    I will...
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    So if I have the gib and pin to far in, this...

    So if I have the gib and pin to far in, this could make the clearance very tight? That would make sense since the gib has a taper to it.

    I think I understand what you are talking about. Let me...
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    Help with Sherline Mill

    Just purchased a new saddle and mill table for my Sherline. I removed the mill table and then the saddle from the base.

    Now when I try to install the new saddle, it will not slide on for the life...
  8. Thread: RFQ: Washers

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    Sent you a PM.

    Sent you a PM.
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    RFQ: Washers

    Looking for a individual or small shop that can make some washers for me. I need a total of 50 pieces made. Aluminum or steel is acceptable. Measurements for the washers are: Inside diameter .875"...
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    Possible OT: Fab Aluminum washer

    For a project I am working on I require some steel or aluminum washers. I have contacted several companies that can produce washers to specification but that ends up costing me close to $4.00 per...
  11. Thread: CAD Software

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    Thanks Ger. That helps me out alot.

    Thanks Ger. That helps me out alot.
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    CAD Software

    I'm in the process of converting my sherline mill to CNC. I have purchased 250oz steppers and a 3-axis bipolar chopper driver, both from Acumotion. I plan on running TurboCNC on a dedicated pc. I...
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    Part needed

    I came across this link. It might help you in replacing that broken part. It also refers to Emco and Atlas as the ones who actually built the Craftsman lathes.

    http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/
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    Re:

    Thanks Wayne.
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    Table Enlargement/Part Holddown

    I have the sherline 5000 mini-mill. I'm happy with its performance but not to crazy about the small sherline vise or the size of the table. I was thinking of removing the vise and somehow mounting a...
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    Suggestion

    You do indeed have a nice box I will say.

    In your orig. post you mentioned graphics. I do not know much about Pavre or 3-D Studio Max but I can comment on using Photoshop with your box. I started...
  17. Thread: Question

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    Thanks Al!
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    Question

    I was looking on Pac-Sci's website and I noted something they said. Here is the exact quote "Standard POWERMAX II motors come in half, single and two stacks that provide holding torques from 42 to...
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    Stepper Motors

    Ive been looking for a good set of stepper motors for my Sherline mill. I've looked at many sites that offer motors from the 80 oz/in up to 250 oz/in. Some of these motors are listed running on DC...
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    Touser. I was just talking about my sherline mill...

    Touser. I was just talking about my sherline mill in another thread. In my experience with my Sherline 5000 I have learned a few things. For one, it is NOT designed for production work. Backlash...
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    I know what you mean fpworks. Backlash has become...

    I know what you mean fpworks. Backlash has become a big problem with my Sherline and I have ruined many pieces because of this. Its great for doing fine detailing and prototyping but designed for...
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    Sherline mill/CNC conversion

    I have a Sherline mill model 5000 and I have been toying with the idea of converting it to CNC mill. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this model or similar and what stepper motors you...
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