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    K & T Model 2D Rotary Head Milling Machine Collets

    Hey all you K & T Model 2D Rotary Head Milling Machine Owners.....I have found a U.S. source for No. 30 and No. 20 collets. The cost per collet, regardless of the ID size, are: No. 20 - $121.00 each No. 30 - $132.00 each Delivery is six (6) weeks after receipt of the initial production order...
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    Pricing Old American Iron

    Sending PM about the K & T Model 2D Tooling and Accessories.
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    K & T Machine Tool Documentation

    I have started to post documents and photos on VintageMachinery.org | Welcome. Found manuals and brochures from Warner & Swasey, Gorton, Cleereman Drill, and G. A. Gray. Lots of stuff to go thru, including many photos of K & T manual, special, and CNC machine tools.
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    K & T Machine Tool Documentation

    On Wednesday, October 6th, I attended the annual K & T Retiree and Former Employee luncheon in Milwaukee, WI. Ninety-one (91) former K & T employees attended ranging in age from 60 to 90+. These former employees represented every area from Sales to Engineering, Machine Operators to Assemblers...
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    What can a K&T Autometric do that a universal mill can't ?

    Your Model B Horizontal Autometric was made by K & T at their plant in West Allis, WI. It is a precision boring machine that is capable of doing light milling. I have a Horizontal Autometric that has round ways and was built in California. Again, it is a precision boring machine that can do...
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    Ramsey1: By no means am I complaining about the gear you made. I appreciate you making it for me. My universal head has at least three (3) grease fittings. I don't know when it was greased or lubricated in the past. I don't see a need to run this head faster than 560 RPM.
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    K & T 2CH Vertical Head Drive Gear I completed modification of the gear drive keys to eliminate interference with the universal head's gear. Remounted and secured the head to the column/overarms. No interference issues. Ran the head up to 560 RPM, with a minimal of noise. After 560 RPM, the...
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    K & T 2CH Vertical Head Drive Gear Last night, I mounted the universal head on my K & T Model 2CH. First step was to get this monster onto the table, since my machine does not have a parking bracket not do I have a hoist. Second step was to engage the overarms into the overarm bracket. Third...
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    I don't believe that my universal head requires the pitch disc on the spindle drive gear. I am going to mount the head on the overarms, secure the overarm clamp nut, and retract the head/overarms until the head's mounting surface contacts the column face. Then I will secure the two (2) clamps...
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    For my Model 2CH, I am not sure, yet. It appears that the distances between the overarm centerline and internal head gear centerline are fixed along with the distances from the overarm centerline to the spindle drive gear. Plus, the plate must be smaller in diameter than the root diameter of...
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    K & T 2CH Universal Head Drive Gear

    Most vintage K & T Horizontal Milling Machines are missing the all-important drive gear for the vertical/universal head. The drive gears are rare to find just like K & T Model 2D collets. My K & T Model 2CH Horizontal was no different. Ramsey1 was gracious enough to machine me a 30 Tooth...
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    K & T Autometric Tooling Adaptation

    My K & T Horizontal Autometric tooling adaptation is now complete. The spindle can use R-8 collets with use of a NMTB 40 Taper adapter, which came with the machine. Using special drive keys and a new drawbar, I adapted a K & T No. 40 Taper adapter which accommodates K & T No. 40 Taper tool...
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    MRP Software Recommendations for a Small Fab Shop

    Our 15-person fab shop, which manufactures EF-5 tornado resistant storm shelters, is looking to replace its home-grown MRP software with a commercially available MRP system. I have experience with SAP and have a recent quote for SAP Business One. However, I need additional quotes before the...
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    Thoughts on inventing, patents and marketing

    In August 2019, I filed a patent application for an innovative motorcycle accessory. Working with a law firm out of Atlanta, it cost around $8,500. Could have been less if I was capable of producing good 3D models and drawings. It cost another $3,000 to file a PCT and international patent...
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    K & T Machine Tool Documentation

    I just received two (2) boxes of K & T Machine Tool documentation from a K & T Special Machine Technician. It is mainly for CNC Machining Centers, including documentation for Allen-Bradley controls, spindle motors, and servo drives. In the near future, I will be posting most of the...
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    Drive Gear Info - 2CH High Speed Universal Head

    I own a K & T 2CH Horizontal Milling Machine and a High-Speed Universal Head with a Quill. I was given a homemade drive gear, but have mounting questions for other 2CH Owners to help answer. 1. Is the drive gear mounted directly to the spindle face? 2. If NO, what is the distance between the...
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    Spare Parts for USA Heavy Iron Machine Tools

    PM box is now empty. Resend request. Thanks.
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    Spare Parts for USA Heavy Iron Machine Tools

    Spare Parts for USA Heavy Iron Machine Tool (Reposting) I know a former K & T conventional knee-type milling machine Assembler/Service Tech that, at age 77, wants to sell his Milwaukee-based 2,500 square foot spare parts inventory for the following machines: Bridgeport Mills DoAll Saws Walker...
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    Spare Parts for USA Heavy Iron Machine Tools

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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    Spare Parts for USA Heavy Iron Machine Tools

    I know a former K & T conventional knee-type milling machine Assembler/Service Tech that, at age 77, wants to sell his 2,500 square foot spare parts inventory for the following machines: Bridgeport Mills DoAll Saws Walker Turner Machines Gisholt Cincinnati Grinder, Lathe, Mill Sidney Lathe Acme...
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