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  1. wheelieking71

    Cam-lock side clamps

    I have 16 of these cam-lock side clamps https://www.fixtureworks.com/store/pc/cam-clamps-side-cam-edge-bj162-fixtureworks-s38.htm I bought them for a project that hasn't materialized. And, I'm cleaning house. I paid $136ea. I'm open to offers. But, I wont give them away either. My plan was to...
  2. wheelieking71

    Two (2) Orange 17.5" doubles F/S

    I have a surplus of these. Can let two go for sure. More If the machine I have F/S sells. Like new, low hrs. No apprentice marks, or damage whatsoever. Prefer to sell as a pair. Will be packaged for war and securely banded to a pallet. BUT! You pay for and arrange shipping! $1,800 for the pair.
  3. wheelieking71

    Brother Pallet Changer Alarm issues

    Very end of last year, I was having Pallet Changer issues with my R650. Kept getting alarm IO-2038 "QT-axis unclamped". Made a post on IG about it. And a few people offered up that it could be resolved with a parameter adjustment. Specifically parameter 5528 "4th-axis overrun angle". The...
  4. wheelieking71

    PM posted one of my IG vids on FB, priceless comments

    You guys want a good laugh? Go over to the Practical Machinist FB page, and check the comments under a video of mine they posted where I am indicating across 4 vises. It is hilarious!
  5. wheelieking71

    incorporating a pallet change in to cycle in Brother

    So I am running a job where the fixtures (vise jaws) have a lot of 1/2' holes in them for tool clearance (drills, taps, and back-chamfer). I would like to incorporate a pallet change in to the program that would allow the operator to unload the vises, then the pallet would swing back in for a...
  6. wheelieking71

    2006 HAAS VF3ss/APC

    2006 HAAS VF3ss/APC Options include: SS, Pallet-Changer, and 40+1 Side-Mount ATC. Also wired and equipped for both 4th & 5th axis. 90 gallon coolant tank, 34 position P-Cool, and chip auger. 1200CFM Mist-Away mist collector. Skim-Ray skimmer (same as nexgen). And 8 ORANGE 17.5" double vises...
  7. wheelieking71

    ALIGN "WORKHORSE" AL-300SX power feed for Bridgeport (or clone)

    Brand new. Open box. Not even sure where/how I got this anymore? This is intended for the X axis (hence the "X" in SX). I was going to try to adapt it to power Y on my EXCELLO. But it would be way more project than I'm interested in. Can be had new for about $400. How's $200 shipped in the...
  8. wheelieking71

    PAWS multi port coolant block for Brother Speedio

    As seen here: Multi-Port Coolant Block – PAWS Workholding Brand-new, I have never even cut the tape on the shipping box. This one is specifically for a 450/650. But, I think that is just the install hardware? I think the block will bolt to the bottom of any Speedio spindle? Double-check me on...
  9. wheelieking71

    OT: custom automotive creeper

    Anybody ever build their own creeper? I'm a big corn-fed rowdy boy at 6'1" 320, and I tend to throw myself around some. And I need a creeper. Looking around the internet, I can't find anything I could just buy (for any dollar amount) that I don't think I could destroy in short order. Most I...
  10. wheelieking71

    PSA for potential Brother Speedio buyers

    They can be finicky with incoming power. I know for sure they don't like 240V. This is perfect if you have 240v and plan to buy a Speedio: FS: 15kv 240v to 208v transformer And a good deal.
  11. wheelieking71

    Where to buy PH-Horn tooling?

    Or Horn-USA. Whatever you want to call it. I've used the contact form on their website twice now in the last two weeks, with no response. Irritating. Normally this would remove the company from my options list. But they have exactly what I need. MSC carries some Horn stuff. But my rep recently...
  12. wheelieking71

    welding on a coolant tank, safety?

    I am well aware not to weld anything that has had any solvent on it that contained "chlorinated hydrocarbons". But what about chlorine? Same? Not same? I am getting ready to weld on a sump that is half-full of Qualichem xtreme cut 230D...
  13. wheelieking71

    2015 Brother R450 W/two Brother T200 4ths installed.

    2015 Brother R450X1 16K std spindle, TSC prep (but no pump (pump is about $5k), 22 tools, chip flush, MPG Two brand new Brother T200 4th's installed in Feb. this year. Each has a Pierson Roto-Vise on it. $90k
  14. wheelieking71

    OT engineering fastener load calculation stuff

    Okay, my google-fu skills have run dry. I am looking for load specs for 3/8-16 U-nuts. Something like this: Amazon.com: The Hillman Group 58456 3/8-16-Inch Regular Extruded U-Nut, 15-Pack: Home Improvement Basically trying to figure out how many pounds that thing can cold in a straight line pull...
  15. wheelieking71

    Struggling with chatter on semi-tall profile finish pass, help!

    First off, this is my nemesis, finishing tall profiles in one pass with no chatter. I can never seem to find the magic recipe. Material = 6061. Profile is 1.112" x .312" x 1.410" tall. Two of the outside corners have a .120" rad. The other two a .010" rad. Can't finish with Z steps. Has to be...
  16. wheelieking71

    Fascinating automation video

    As someone who is just now dipping his toes in to automation, I found this video fascinating: Car Electric Motor CNC Production .. THAT ARE NEXT LEVEL ! - YouTube The level of complexity shown in some of this stuff bends my brain a little bit.
  17. wheelieking71

    Considering modding a coolant tank

    So, a little preface: Mayfran Clean-Sweep conveyor. I don't know how big the tank is? About the same size as a std. 2000's haas VF2 tank maybe? This is parked behind a Brother R650. My issues: the chip-flush function in the machine can drain the tank from full to half in about 30 secs. Hard to...
  18. wheelieking71

    FeatureCAM post modding

    So, I am tweaking on my Brother post. Basically copied my current post, and created a G100 post. I am also trying to figure out if it is possible for me to add a dwell after the Through-Spindle-Coolant call. It takes the pump a second to build pressure, and with no dwell I get the occasional...
  19. wheelieking71

    Providing employees health ins.

    Man, I am really having a hard time getting people even in the door. Let alone sticking around. I need to do something. I guess this is the next step. But, I have no clue where to start. I am no good at admin anyways. I'm ultimately going to off-load this to the wife. But, it would be in my best...
  20. wheelieking71

    BIG generator questions

    Okay, I know this is dumb (maybe)..... But, fairly large 3-ph genny's, say? 80-100KVA, what would be cheaper to run? Propane or diesel? I used to work for a guy that powered his machine-shop with a CAT 3-ph genny for a while. I seem to remember needing to fill the 100ish gallon tank once a week...

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