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OT: Another Forum member has passed
DragonsBane, Michael Fletcher, of Clifton, entered into rest Friday, September 24, 2021. He was 46. Mike is the son of Norman “Frank” Fletcher (Kay), and Cindy Maura (Matt) of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Vintondale, Pennsylvania, where he proudly served as a volunteer fire... -
Craigslist 1939EE
I stumbled over this while looking at craigslist, figured maybe someone here might be interested.... 1939 Monarch 10ee - tools - by owner - sale- JS
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- Forum: Monarch Lathes
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OT...interesting problem ..with.... Makino U6 and some information.....
I had a touch or part sensing / location error problem The best, I can figure is it developed over time. For machines using PICO guides Neither of these items are on the maintenance list. Top guide: the water jet ceramic induction tube will have wear issues. I actually had a wire break...- JS
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- Forum: EDM Machining
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Aftermarket Filterfilter units
Currently on a 25 - 26 day nonstop run of carbide parts. I'm gonna have a hell of a time getting it cleaned afterwards.... I was wondering if anyone had tried separate self contained filter units for their wire EDM? If so, Was the unit worth the investment? I was thinking of the pricing...- JS
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- Forum: EDM Machining
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Makino U6
Well, I guess Christmas came early just unloaded a Makino U6 in the shop. Is there anything I should be watching out for when running this machine?- JS
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- Forum: EDM Machining
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Facemill options...
I'm looking to retool some milling machines and minimize the insert and parts inventory. The current crop of face mills are obsolete and are pretty beat up. Manual equipment 50nt spindles Vertical spindles HP range is 10 to 17, max of roughly 4" cutters less then .250ap... from operators... -
OT: hand injuries at work and home....
It's been one of those days....... All I've got to say is don't take anything for granted. The war department has to see a hand surgeon in the morning. She was cooking supper tonight and one little oops is all it took. My oops was years ago involved some metal chips while cleaning a machine and... -
Diamond Machinery Mill Machine
I found this while looking over craig list. Is this worth anything to anyone here? It looks like quite a project... Diamond Machinery Mill Machine- JS
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- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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OT:What is the largest electric motor you have ever messed with....
I think I've won this one...... I got volunteered for dealing with these monsters; Mining equipment electric motor 8,000 hp 192rpm the damn thing weighs 138,000 lbs with no coupling on it. Machine takes two of them. Two machines (4 motors ) and it is starting to look like I get to do the... -
Shop foreman questions
I have the opportunity to move on in my career. The position is Shop foreman of a niche industry mainly industrial pumps equipment etc. I have to move again etc. Yes, I did receive an offer and it did include a generic list of what they are expecting. I will have no problem with the main...- JS
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- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Taxes
Yep, here comes another election year. We get to watch the clowns in suits argue and put on a show. Has anyone looked at the nine,nine,nine plan put forth by H Cain? It looks simple enough, but I could see the idiots saying that they need more taxes at the local level. If it would only be...- JS
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- Forum: Manufacturing in America and Europe
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ot: Management & question
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another omg moment alignmment BS
quick version venting.............. today gear box alignment walked job six weeks ago told them they needed new gear box showed up today to one hell of a mess and no new gear box. (still on order) got just make it work with what we have These mangers over here believe a laser alignment is the... -
disagreement over who is responsible for the job.
venting .... situation. Put a job into a machine and started on the job before quitting time not a high priority job. I came into work the next day.. job is done (needed a drill press to get some pins out and a hydraulic press to get a broken 6.5" shaft out of a 1300 pound gear) part was put... -
ot: good news about wife's condition
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Ballistics books
I have been machining for 12 years and was thinking of making a few personal weapons. Before I do anything I like to be well informed and well read on the subject. I was looking for a recommendation for Ballistics book and or books . I did find "Ballistics the Theory and Design of Guns and...- JS
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- Forum: Gunsmithing
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OT another succesful day at work...
Yes, it is sarcasm. Just going to vent a little......:wall: Location Mine / Mine Machine shop in SW..... I am developing a dislike for huge corporations ....Either it is something stupid that they have to have now or some screwed up way of having a part engineered. How are you supposed to... -
Video on Value Added Taxes ( VAT )
http://www.freedomandprosperity.org/press/p10-14-09/p10-14-09.shtml ....It is either DIRECT or Indirect Taxes. Why can't we get them to pick one or the other?- JS
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- Forum: Manufacturing in America and Europe
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Industrial Maintenance Research and Development
http://www.usimrad.com/ The web site is self explanatory. Just a couple of guys in need of work. Ask for Kevin Ervin, he is the guy in charge and brains of the operation. Everyone else just follows his lead and does what is necessary to get the machines running properly.- JS
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- Forum: Manufacturing Resource
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OT// new type of pencil sharpener
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=971_1235745378