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Historian · Post by **Historian** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:57 pm

Update on KEATS ADJUSTABLE ANGLE PLATE: what a superlative
heavy duty holding tool! Tested drilling round stock and using
it gave lathe an enhancement as if I had a larger lathe.

Just one tool-junkie's opinion.

Capt. Link. · Post by **Capt. Link.** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:51 pm

Please share skills and resources with the ST family.
Post them here.

A diamond wheel to Hone your skills upon.
Keep in mind that diamond cuts very fast.Arkansas stones or Japanese water stones should follow for the perfect edge.
This is a great weekend project for all craftsmen.
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com ... hp?t=10417

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 5:10 pm

Hardinge Turret Lathe

Who would not want this multi-lathe!

Historical American Iron Über Alles!

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUt3P2_lfm0 >>

<< http://jamesriser.com/Machinery/Hardinge/Chucker.html >>

Capt. Link. · Post by **Capt. Link.** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:05 pm

A Historian link.
One is never too old or jaded not to learn from, let alone appreciate,
top notch machining techniques. For your visual enjoyment and edification.

<< http://www.homegunsmith.com/archive/T25658.html >>[/

gunny50 · Post by **gunny50** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:16 pm

Historian wrote:Hardinge Turret Lathe
Who would not want this multi-lathe!
Historical American Iron Über Alles!
<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUt3P2_lfm0 >>
<< http://jamesriser.com/Machinery/Hardinge/Chucker.html >>

NICE

this is also nice and really like the threading job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr4aN23XGz0
SMALL but so nice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRangi2_dxw

Gunny

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:22 pm

Sometimes a guy simply has to say "screw it!"

Remembered an ancient technique I saw in my youth
in the machine shop that I used to fix a mashed bolt.

Seems to have many possible uses. Here is a YouTube
that coincidentally shows the idea quite clearly.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0537L6_3Pkk >>

Capt. Link. · Post by **Capt. Link.** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 1:20 pm

This is a Xmas gift from a thoughtful wife.
Its a boring facing head this is a fantastic tool that you can make your own.
http://www.statecollegecentral.com/metallathe/

BORING AND FACING HEAD (MLA-7)
This large capacity boring and facing head measures 4 x 3 1/4 x 4" long and has three 3/4" diameter tool mounting holes. Offset travel is approximately 1 1/4 inch. Thus, using the outer mounting location, holes up to six inch or larger diameter can be bored. When the automatic facing feed is engaged the head is displaced at a feed rate of .0025" per revolution. The boring and facing head can be used on the lathe or milling machine, or both, depending on the arbor used. The nominal mounting hole is 1 1/2-8 T.P.I. The kit for making the boring and facing head includes three iron castings, material for the feed gear (star wheel), feed screw nut, and gib. Also included are two 6-32 by 1 1/4" feed nut mounting screws, drawings, and illustrated instructions. Shipping wt. approx. 18 lbs. $87.50 plus shipping
Drawing only $13.00 :

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:16 pm

Through The Time Machine:

" ..Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
From out of the past come the thundering hoof-beats of the great horse Silver.
The Lone Ranger rides again!"

Oops. Out of the movies of yesteryear, the scratchy sounds and black & white
movies, came the 1940's WW II machinist training films. Turn off the lights, dial the AM radio
to WMEX_RoadRunner, and in the glow of the small bulb enjoy this film:

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK33q1JdDnU >>

In addition, this NZ YouTube shows how cutting an Acme ( Wylie Coyote ) thread
is incorporated in making an interesting monocore.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AKny4NWA8 >>

Yes, the TV's in the 1940's had no color, and even no image.

The Theatre of the Mind.

propeine · Post by **propeine** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:19 pm

Historian wrote:Through The Time Machine:

" ..Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
From out of the past come the thundering hoof-beats of the great horse Silver.
The Lone Ranger rides again!"

Oops. Out of the movies of yesteryear, the scratchy sounds and black & white
movies, came the 1940's WW II machinist training films. Turn off the lights, dial the AM radio
to WMEX_RoadRunner, and in the glow of the small bulb enjoy this film:

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK33q1JdDnU >>

In addition, this NZ YouTube shows how cutting an Acme ( Wylie Coyote ) thread
is incorporated in making an interesting monocore.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AKny4NWA8 >>

Yes, the TV's in the 1940's had no color, and even no image.
The Theatre of the Mind.

I would be curious to know the performance of that acme threaded monocore.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:04 pm

propeine wrote:
Historian wrote:Through The Time Machine:

" ..Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
From out of the past come the thundering hoof-beats of the great horse Silver.
The Lone Ranger rides again!"

Oops. Out of the movies of yesteryear, the scratchy sounds and black & white
movies, came the 1940's WW II machinist training films. Turn off the lights, dial the AM radio
to WMEX_RoadRunner, and in the glow of the small bulb enjoy this film:

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK33q1JdDnU >>

In addition, this NZ YouTube shows how cutting an Acme ( Wylie Coyote ) thread
is incorporated in making an interesting monocore.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AKny4NWA8 >>

Yes, the TV's in the 1940's had no color, and even no image.
The Theatre of the Mind.
I would be curious to know the performance of that acme threaded monocore.

Double dittos! Perhaps our NZ cousins who have made one
would be kind and make a YouTube.

T-Rex · Post by **T-Rex** » Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:21 pm

Historian wrote: Double dittos! Perhaps our NZ cousins who have made one
would be kind and make a YouTube.

I have messaged the video author on Youtube, so hopefully we'll see.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:26 pm

Ran across this interesting hobby tool for tube bending.
There are many applications that having one opens up.

<< http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/thread ... ing-bender >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:38 am

Clever 'steady' for small parts using tail stock, drill holder, and brass
bearing with the diameter of the part being held + lube.

" ... To give the job some support, I fitted a piece of brass
in the tailstock drill chuck and drilled it from the headstock,..."

<< http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,10343.0/all.html >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:17 pm

"Home built high precision air bearing CNC lathe and grinder having 1um (0.00004") accuracy. "

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFrVdoOhu1Q#t=36 >>

I found this most entertaining and inspiring. Perhaps some might
also feel the same. Seriously considering this to be a summer project.

Best.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:36 pm

SAFETY!!!!

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9ei8- ... 0peJaF5hL1 >>

Dan G.'s tutorial is a must for any machining. Best I have seen since being
emphatically indoctrinated by Institute's master tool and die machinist in 1955
on my first day in shop. Kid was no dope and respected/listened/ internalized
each safety caveat.

Please pass on to anyone you know or care for.
Drilling or machining brass caveat is especially good
to remember.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:01 pm

Ringing in a New Year:

Fun video for making a ring. Showing
that Macgyver ingenuity overcomes lack of sophisticated
machinery.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEN-iqMlB3Q >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:17 pm

Breaking into Gun Safe:

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw_4HQMS-pk >>

Disheartening caveat on trusting 'unbreakable' safes.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:44 am

Lathe Bed Clamp:

Ran across a most interesting tool for lathe
that I found novel and coincidentally need
for a project. Present tooling for Atlas 618
would require too many contortions.

Retired Brit machinist was kind to show.

<< http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com ... hp?t=24255 >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:34 am

How to use a steady rest ... on a large scale ... that is easy to see
and learn from.

It happily resurrected a long forgotten memory of how the master tool and die maker at the
Institute in 1956 machined parts. Nostalgia is not what it used to be.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0xmDQ-kI >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:07 pm

Attending advanced classes on machining ... next level
to Tubalcain's super YouTube courses.

Adam's videos are a cornucopia of machining information
by a person you would wish was your neighbor so that
you could pester him and enjoy his lathes, etc.

His style and friendliness makes watching and learning a joy.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONgT5MgapRg >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:25 pm

Anodizing Australian Style:

Might be useful information for aluminum preservation.

<< http://www.aussiestreetbikes.com/forum/ ... post107574 >>

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:15 pm

A Visual Treat & Inspiration for Special Parts.

Clever British Cousins.

<< http://www.lathes.co.uk/stepperhead/ >>

Build it and they will come.

Historian · Post by **Historian** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:09 am

A complete visual machining course with set ups and
techniques that could be transferrable.

Too good not to share.

<< http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,10299.0/all.html >>

Capt. Link. · Post by **Capt. Link.** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:51 pm

We often have new people come to this site that lack a working knowledge of machine tools and the skills to use them.The building of suppressors and guns in general are not very demanding when it comes to tolerances or complex machining.
Historian has posted many links to model engineering sites.You will find within those cyber pages the Holy Grail of machining skill and ingenuity.While I'm known for my gunsmithing skills they were honed in building working model engines from scratch.You can refine your skills and build your own awards to line your shelves with achievements if you choose to try your hand at building working models.Trust me the sense of accomplishment that is felt when you complete your first well running model is difficult to express and the skill gained is immeasurable.
-CL

Baffled · Post by **Baffled** » Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:18 pm

Capt. Link. wrote:A Historian link.
One is never too old or jaded not to learn from, let alone appreciate,
top notch machining techniques. For your visual enjoyment and edification.

<< http://www.homegunsmith.com/archive/T25658.html >>[/

You found my baby belt fed from the home gunsmith site! Man, that was a lot of fun to do.

I'm going to eat s--t for this, but it's still not done. All it needs is anodizing and park. Just have to get off my ass and finish her.

I think I'm a little afraid that it won't function as I'd like in the sense that the Lakeside belt feed upper is known to be finicky. I do have the Razorback bolt... that is supposed to fix 95% of the full auto issues associated with the LM-7. I'm glad I bought one - the LM-7. No longer in production and now slowly becoming collectible. A little swiss watch of a firearm mechanism.

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