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How to mark a PCD on a lathe machine if it is a round flange ?

by Lathe on Apr.05, 2009, under Engineering

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BS asked:


If the job is a round flange . . considering that the lead ***** of cross slide has a play

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Does anyone know of a museum that has old machines in it, such as a 100 year old metal working lathe ?

by Lathe on Apr.05, 2009, under Engineering

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kygran asked:


I have an old working metal lathe, made around 100 years ago and wondered if some collector or museum might want to display it. I live in a rural area, but I wondered if somewhere there is a museum or technical college that would love to show how metal work was done in the early 1900’s.

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How much is this metal lathe worth?

by Lathe on Apr.01, 2009, under Engineering

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95Blaxima asked:


I have a Jet Model 1236P industrial metal lathe. Just curious how much its worth? I googled it but returned VERY little results. Thanks!

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Can someone make a gun with just a mill and lathe?

by Lathe on Apr.01, 2009, under Engineering

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foxmike63 asked:


Is it possible to make an entire pistol with just a 3-axis mill and a lathe? with the right cuting tools for it. Is it? anyone know? has anyone ever made an homemade gun before?

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Is it easier to turn rotors with an on car brake lathe or to take them off?

by Lathe on Mar.28, 2009, under Do It Yourself (DIY), Engineering

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John S asked:


I’m wondering what kind of machine most brake specialty shops use. I’d guess they use whatever is fastest. Is it easier to set up an on-car lathe or to the remove the rotor?

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What are the parts of a lathe?

by Lathe on Mar.27, 2009, under Do It Yourself (DIY), Engineering

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Frank N asked:


I need to know the name of the lathe parts in English as well as in Spanish

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What is the difference between CNC Lathe and CNC milling machine?

by Lathe on Mar.25, 2009, under Engineering

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Newton rocks asked:


I tried to search the difference between CNC lathe and milling but i didn’t find any good explanation.

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When setting up a metal turning lathe, why is it so important that the lathe bed is set accurately horizontal?

by Lathe on Mar.24, 2009, under Engineering

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Bill D asked:


I have been told that setting the lathe bed horizontal is important for the accuracy of the lathe but I cannot understand how it affects it. I understand that the lathe bed should be horizontal but I don’t understand why it is so important to be to be set very accurately.

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What speed should i have my lathe set at to cut brass?

by Lathe on Mar.24, 2009, under Do It Yourself (DIY), Engineering

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viper8089 asked:


(i’m spinning it down, facing it, beveling the edge and drilling a hole in the center to threat…7/16″ i think)

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