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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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    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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    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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    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

    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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    K & T Model 2D Collets

    I have posted all the drawings for K & T Model 2D Rotary Head Milling Machine collets, both No. 20 and No. 30, on VintageMachinery.org | Welcome. Hardinge will make a set of No. 20 collets for approximately $2,200. Elaire Corporation will not make the collets at all. Still searching for other...
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    Homemade Mill Stop

    For those of you who like to make their own tooling, I built the attached Mill Stop using only my K & T Model 2D Rotary Head Milling Machine. This stop is very handy when making multiple parts. You can buy one on-line or, like me, have fun and test your skills by making a custom-made stop to...
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    K & T Model B Autometric FInds A New Home

    I just picked up a K & T Model B Horizontal Autometric Boring Machine from a Machinery Dealer in Ohio. The machine was built in June 1947. It is in very good shape for a machine that is 70+ years old. Please see the attached photos. Now the challenge is to get the machine off of the pallet...
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    Kearney & Trecker Taper Tooling

    I recently purchased a taper shank and Jacobs chuck off of eBay for my K & T Model 2D "Die Miller". Based on the ad photo, I assumed the taper was a No. 20. However, when I received the tooling, the taper was larger than would fit into my 2D spindle. It looks like it is a No. 10 taper. Does...
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    K & T Model 2D "Die Miller" Tooling Ideas

    Attached are some tooling ideas for those of you who own a K & T Model 2D "Die Miller" or K & T Horizontal Mill. 1). 2" and 3" boring heads, with custom made extensions, mounted to a Model 2D taper arbor. 2). Collet and tool storage rack attached directly to a Model 2D Mill. 3). Wall mounted...
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    K & T Universal Head with Quill - Looking for Drive Gear

    I purchased a K & T Universal Head with an Adjustable Quill, S/N 8509, built in July 1961. I don't have the spindle drive gear. The driven gear, inside the head, is a 24 tooth helical gear. Does anyone out there have a similar head that they could photograph the drive gear, with the centering...
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    Just Picked-Up My K & T Model 2CH Horizontal Mill

    I just returned from Waukesha, Wisconsin with my very own K & T Model 2CH Horizontal Milling Machine, S/N: 9-8413 (November 1957) and a bunch of attachments. 1. K & T Model K 14" Dividing Head with a 3-Jaw Chuck, S/N: 14-4709 (September 1944) 2. K & T Model 2CH High Speed Adjustable...
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    Need K & T 2CH Base Dimensions

    Request for owners of a K & T 2CH Horizontal Milling Machine......I need the base thickness and hole diameter for the four (4) corners of the machine base. Like I did with my K& T Model 2D Mill, I am building a set of roller skates that are pined thru the base for maneuverability in my shop...
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    Cadillac Pla-Check Height Gauge Manual Needed

    I recently purchased a mint condition Cadillac Pla-Check Height Gauge, Model 22341 (18"), and am looking for an instruction manual. Does anyone have any information or manuals that they would like to share? If yes, please send me a PM. Thanks. SJS
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    Help Finding Lathe Tool Hardware

    I recently picked up some inserted carbide lathe tool holders. I am looking for information concerning the hardware, i.e.: cam screws, seats, clamps, clamp screws, etc. The two (2) holders are: 1. Kennametal B-8606 Boring Bar with a AC-0690 Boring Head. 2. Stellram MWLNR-123B turning...
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    Tool Organization for a K & T Model 2D Mill

    I love my K & T Model 2D Rotary Head Milling Machine! Always looking for projects to make my machining life easier. Attached are photos of a simple tool organizer for my K & T Model 2D accessories that mounts directly to the table. The fun of this project was that the majority of the parts...
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    Horizontal Band Saw Recommendation

    I am seeking recommendations for a good quality horizontal band saw that can also cut angles. Size of stock to cut 6" diameter or 4" x 6" bar steel/aluminum. Not thrilled about "Made in China" saws, but I don't want to spend a fortune either. Please suggest make and model, along with reviews...

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