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    Anybody seen a motoman robot follow a cad/cam contouring type of movement sequence?

    Curious about an application where a robot such as a motoman kr series could be used to contour to some pretty loose tolerance for an end result of a “sculpted” piece? For example if you fastened a router at the end of the robot arm and used say 3 different router bits, could it sculpt a...
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    OT - WTB - Singer “patcher “ sewing machine or equivalent

    Looking to buy what is often termed a “patcher” or long arm sewing machine. Models such as the 29-4 or 29w series. Other brands with similar sewing machines are Adler, Claes, etc. Closer to Mediapolis Iowa the better. Would like to buy outright or if you have any interest in some machine...
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    End mlls for sale Garr 230m and extras

    See youtube vide here: 4 flute Garr endmills for sale plus SGS and other 4 flute end mills - YouTube $30 includes priority mail shipping? OBO? Paypal ok, check in mail ok.
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    Error posting threads

    Often get error and returns to login page. Anybody else get that?
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    Anilam crusader 2 consoles, parts and boards

    Consider all non working and if they do good for you. $ 200 for all or one. Plus shipping or pick up in Mediapolis Iowa. I have no way to find out how much shipping would be to this place or that. Take a chance on them? Or they go to trash later this afternoon...
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    Referral wanted for Aluminum sheet laser cutting in FL panhandle

    Anybody know of a good cnc laser cutting company servicing the FL panhandle area? Closest distance to Ft-Walton Beach in particular would be even better. I have a friend that uses a cnc router at the moment and it’s OK, but he would like me to find an alternative that would free up his time...
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    lining up cheapo pillow blocks

    So I'm modifying my sewing machine to slow it down considerably and decided the way I want to do it with by double pulley system. For the system I chose to use some pillow block bearings that have 3/4" shaft diameter. It's my first time using these and looks like one is slightly off square. From...
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    wtb - titanium tubing ideally .875" OD

    Any member already buy and use titanium tube? I would like to try a few pieces. Ideally 22-24" in length. OD of .875. wall thickness isn't critical but more than .040 would be better and less than .065 If .875" isn't available from members using it then anything between .75" - 1" OD would be...
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    Anilam Crusader 2 control console parts with boards for sale

    I know it's last minute but I'm leaving tomorrow in my motorhome and can bring these consoles and parts with me if somebody wants to buy them for spares and willing to meet up with me along the route. So go to google maps and route Mediapolis IA to Lampe Mo to Ft-Smith AR, to Corpus Christi...
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    wanted - Diacro #3 bending die 5/8" diameter

    I want to buy a bending die for my Diacro #3 bender. I want to buy a 5/8" diameter die set (die and follow block). For round tubing. Max $100? Or I would trade for a 3/4" die I have as I have a few of those. I also have larger dies but not sure of exact sizing that I would trade. I don't...
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    OT-Are sidecar laws strict here in US for cargo only use?

    I know I'll get at least one "don't ask machinists this if you want the right answer" but hey I kind of like this group and it's a place to start. So here is my second OT thread of the day (and last). If I have a legally licensed and tagged motorcycle (say a low cc one like in the picture...
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    OT-what ballpark wind speed would a concrete 14' tall wall of these blocks withstand?

    Would a 14' tall wall of these concrete blocks hold back at least 100 mph wind? Or is there more needed to answer the question? So just stacked 7 high since they are 2' tall. Assuming level, straight line and plumb. V-Interlocking CONCRETE Landscape/Wall Blocks
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    FS - Mitsubishi thru coolant carbide drill bit 0.25"

    I've only got the one bit which is a pain but if you can use it great. It's new and I have NO thru coolant ability and probably never will. MZS 02500 MB Just trying to thin my excess stuff I have accumulated and hope somebody else can use it instead of watching it collect dust and sitting on a...
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    FS - used Snap-Lock limit switches (2)

    anybody interested in 2 used switches like this one on eBay? I don't know anything about them other than I ended up with them. $20 for both, including shipping with priority mail flat rate Medium box or regional box. -New- Snap-Lock EA15-3223 Limit Switch Bx61A | eBay Cuttler hammer...
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    Help identify cam follower type?

    I've got these cam followers that I found in surplus stuff I got quite a few years ago. I like the way they are set. I would like to know if there are more like them with different sizes. Here are a few pictures. The diameter of the spinning part is 1.26" or very close to it. The height of the...
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    new old stock direct coolant drill bushings for sale 5/16"

    Found these in my drill bushing box the other day and have no need for them (never really used any like this before). AA - 5/16" ID - 3/4" OD - 1" under head 16 of them total. couldn't find a price but found a picture on Carr Lane that best looks like them at this link: DRILL-JIG BUSHINGS...
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    used sensor reed switch connector line/wire - any interest?

    Would there be any interest in a flat rate box full of these types of cables with the connector/sensor at the end? I mean like a box full for $10 plus the priority mail shipping flat rate? Here is a link: SMC Corporation - D-A73C - for CQ2/NCQ2 cylinders connector rail mount reed switch...
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    OT- Garage door spring installed backwards

    Here is something I learned yesterday. When you install a garage door spring backwards everything about the installation pretty much feels normal (at least to me it did since it was only the second time in my life I did it). Once done, you try and open the door and it only goes up about 25-30%...
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    FS used Electro Stylus

    Ended up with this from stuff just left behind in my old shop. Not many other details as I have no need for it and never seen or used one. Is it worth $20 to anybody including priority mail shipping to US address?
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    never tried a pin router, are they practical/useful?

    Looking at a local SCMI R8 pin router and it just looks like a machine that could be practical. I have the space and the machine itself isn't too expensive. I'm thinking of using it for contouring circular forms of wood and plunge cutting openings in same forms.
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