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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: St Paul Steam Date: July 18, 2024, 7:20 am
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[quote author=MasonvilleEngines
link=topic=7086.msg62424#msg62424 date=1712238085]
Just saw that the 3 axis adds 700 bucks, but yolo. Not sure what
you are starting with but consider having a nice vice and
clamping set is a must. Drill chuck, collets also plus tooling.
It adds up, I cried every payment now I am done paying for it I
enjoy the hobby time it provides.
[/quote]
Did just what you suggested, thanks for the guidance.
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: St Paul Steam Date: July 18, 2024, 7:39 am
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[quote author=Bobsmodels link=topic=7086.msg62483#msg62483
date=1712363704]
You will enjoy a nice heavy mill compared to Taig you mentioned,
and after a few projects wonder how you got jobs done without
it. You need to pay once and “cry once” or you will pay twice
and “cry louder”! I think that has been inferred in the posts.
Good Luck and enjoy your retirement gifts – be generous to
yourself.
Bob
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I was generous to myself, & listened to your good advice.
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: Stoker Date: July 18, 2024, 8:43 am
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Basically, you have just gotten yourself a new made "Bridgeport"
..... fully decked out!
Oh, the things you can make now!!
I can hardly wait to see what you create with your newly
upgraded shop!!!
#Post#: 64562--------------------------------------------------
Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: MasonvilleEngines Date: July 18, 2024, 9:40 am
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Sweet! Congratulations on your purchase and enjoy! Just having
the mill available will occupy your "hobby mind", and that is
worth price.
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: MasonvilleEngines Date: July 18, 2024, 9:52 am
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PS I feel ya on the mobility vs stability debate. ;)
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: St Paul Steam Date: July 21, 2024, 8:02 pm
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Hello folks
South Bend 9" model A refurbished W/RPM Tach.
here is my "new to me" South bend 9" model A precision lathe, it
took me 6 MOs to find the one I was looking for & I had to drive
6 hrs. (one way) to retrieve it. I tore it apart & completely
cleaned it, honestly it was pretty clean to start with, but I
took it all the way down & went through the gearbox & spindle
head & carriage saddle. everything was scrubbed spotlessly & a
new felt kit applied regardless of if it needed it or not. I had
Sherwin Williams mix up the "perfect" green/gray paint...it took
3 attempts, but it now has industrial oil-based enamel on it
now. (takes a week to cure) I installed an RPM/tachometer L.E.D
read out on it, which works very well. I shortened the linkage &
belt so it can be on a 24" deep countertop. all the wiring was
replaced as well (it was scary original) & a grounded plug was
installed. it has a new QCTP setup as well.
7/8” Metal Snap in Panel Plugs Bright Nickel Plated Steel Hole
Cover .875 Silver
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115V rpm led gauge
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blk plastic electrical boxes
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: St Paul Steam Date: July 21, 2024, 8:06 pm
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Tool haul with the PM-935TS mill
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: Stoker Date: July 21, 2024, 8:59 pm
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Oh man, the chips will be flyin' now!!! ;c)
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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: krypto31337 Date: July 21, 2024, 9:34 pm
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You got the old South Bend all cleaned-up and looking pretty!
Did you check the lathe's serial number at wswells website? I'm
guessing the lathe was made sometime in the 30's to 40's.
#Post#: 64604--------------------------------------------------
Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) I'm Considerin
g Precision Matthews Vertical Mill & "blondihacks"
machinist video
By: St Paul Steam Date: July 21, 2024, 9:38 pm
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[quote author=krypto31337 link=topic=7086.msg64603#msg64603
date=1721615681]
You got the old South Bend all cleaned-up and looking pretty!
Did you check the lathe's serial number at wswells website? I'm
guessing the lathe was made sometime in the 30's to 40's.
[/quote]
Honestly, I've never had good luck with that site.
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