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  1. michiganbuck

    New K,O. Lee surface grinder, and others.

    Just looking at the features of the new KO Lee (leblond) 6-18 automatic SG for around $20K Any PM guy/gal using/tried one? How adout other new 6-18s, anything to report good or bad? Knuth manual $17K Sharp manusl $16K Calusing manual $16K Chevailer 8-18 manual $21K (a very nice machine, balls on...
  2. michiganbuck

    My content history ends short @ sept 22 2023

    My content history ends at sept 22 2023, that is a problem if I want to find one of my post. . Perhaps it is too long and some past years should be deleted, I only need a month or a few.
  3. michiganbuck

    OT: Book Publishing advice needed

    I'm getting ready to publish my first book. No, it is not my Surface Grinder book but is a children's storybook of 50 short stories. My friend just published a book that cost about $400. It is on AMAZON in paperback and e-books. I was just talking to a big house publisher rep who said about...
  4. michiganbuck

    regrinding machine centers

    I just answered a private message with this..If any PM Members have something to add please do so. Buck At the big shop, I used a bar with it having a double precision bearing to intersect the taper at two places so acting like a floating steady. I could grind a center point off the taper to a...
  5. michiganbuck

    I was having Trouble getting on PM, was there a virus?

    I could not get on PM from my home computer. My virus protection said Pm had a virus. Today (7/24/23 I am out of town and can get on PM I will be back home in a week so will see if I can get on PM then
  6. michiganbuck

    For sale Clausing floor model drill press

    For sale, Clausing floor model 1644 drill press $200 for a quick sale, 3/4 hp 2 speed, has Clausing air cylinder power feed. 3/4 Hp 2 speed 1725&1425 RPM 220-440 3phase haven't tried the motor or air feed, it is manual feed also. I have had this machine for years but never hooked it up because...
  7. michiganbuck

    Computer, open a USB flash drive

    When I wish to use my flash drive I plug it into the USB port and it pops up on my screen. When done (with the flash drive) I close it and do other computer work Then later wishing to use the FD again I have to pull and re-enter into the USB port .. -> Is there a way to open it with not pulling it?
  8. michiganbuck

    Tips in general, little discussion , just the tips,

    Tip one: a good smear of grease on the tap flutes will hold/retain most of the tapping chips Tip two: Zip-lock bags Sharpy marked make a decent small or any parts for OK safe storage. Tip three: Hold your scale on an angle, or straight edge and look past to something straight or horizontal to...
  9. michiganbuck

    Wanted flat coil spiral spring , like from a gravity lift device

    Gravity lift/aid, spring type, flat coiled spring in a container that is commonly used to hang up or be machine mounted to be a gravity assist for some type of saw, or tool. Springs were about 2 , 2 1/ 2 wide & .060(or what thick). A broken one would be Ok as I am going to cut up and use the...
  10. michiganbuck

    Wanted, Matco tool box drawer slide part

    Matco toolbox drawer slide center bar. It is 1 3/16 to 1 1/4 tall, 16 5/8" long, has a squarish U at the top and at the bottom that is 5/16 wide and 3/16 inside of the U...at the top and bottom of a 1/16 midsection x 16 5/8 Such dimensions but too long I can cut off to make length 16 5/8 lOA...
  11. michiganbuck

    B&S digit-cal digital caliper battery replacement Info needed

    I am not sure how to access the battery replacement area. I suspect something is just pried, but I would to be sure what to pry on. The lower 6" one in the photo Looks like a slide-out drawer at the bottom end of the display box, i s that the place to open? that was it - now to get out the...
  12. michiganbuck

    A -72 rating , where did that come fron

    -72 rating? that is a kick in the teeth. What, is somebody mad because I call stupid political arguments “Hen Chatter?” I thought I was a square shooter here on griding stuff and some manual lathe problems. If you want to make the site a breakfast club of stupid arguments, then have at it Buck
  13. michiganbuck

    I am looking for a fancy small parts plastic box source

    I am looking for a wholesale source of a nice plastic box like this gun screw kit. Just the empty box, Quantity of perhaps 25 or 50 for the first order...
  14. michiganbuck

    Surface grinder videos, take care because some are not giving good information.

    Seems older grinder hands give better information, guys with 5 or more years running grinders. Even manufacturers have posted some poor videos. I just sent an email to one(manufacturer) that posted a youtube full of wrong information, we will see if they email me back. No, I won't mention their...
  15. michiganbuck

    Are all the old Thread pitches still needed? Thread per inch, and some odd metrics.

    I am revising my thread chart and wonder if I should drop some now uncommon threads. For example, the old Hendy Norton thread plate had 2, 2 1/8, 2 1/2, ..and some lathe plates go to 224 TPI. I am thinking that I might just use the threads given on a high-quality modern lathe, and dump many of...
  16. michiganbuck

    Want to find Lowest shipping costs for a small part.

    A small steel part 3/4" dia. x about .250" thick and about 19 grams /.2 Ounces. Shipping one up mostly, and perhaps up to 6 or 8 at a time to the USA only.
  17. michiganbuck

    OT Electric carving knife use method

    I have been fighting this electric knife for two years since I got it as a gift. it seemed way uncomfortable trying to finger pull the start button while pishing the knife.. Today carving a bird I flipped it upside down and pulled the start button with my thumb.. It worked like a charm...
  18. michiganbuck

    New product advice needed, ouotes welcome.

    Here is my trailer hitch clip safety cover. I do have a patent on it. It is a deterrent to hitch clip failure and theft of the hitch ball arm with the addition of a padlock or a bolt and nut. With the use of a padlock, the lock is placed at the free side of the clip so avoiding bending the clip...
  19. michiganbuck

    Making and using an old fasioned ball bearings, and an old fasiones B B water wheel.

    Making and using old fasioned granite ball bearings, + old fasiones water wheel. Yes, he is using modern motors to make balls, but it is the technology that is interesting. The water wheel is at 15:40 in the video. I'm thinking such a two-shaft water wheel could make 1/2 Hp or more of...
  20. michiganbuck

    High or low interest rates.

    Re: This has nothing to do with machining or grinding so delete it if you wish QT a news article: Specifically, the Fed’s boosting of the economy by keeping interest rates low disproportionately helps rich people and thereby actually disadvantages those in need. I think this article is just...

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