Hobby machinist forum Hi @ad701xx I have a couple of the PM precision keyless chucks (0-1/2 and the 1/8-5/8 "Ultra Precision Keyless Drill Chuck" they did not offer the 1/64-12 two hand version when I purchased mine) and they have both been fine and are always in use. I am a journeyman millwright, a mechanical engineering technologist, and a level 3 vibration analyst. C-Bag. PRECISION MATTHEWS - Quality Machine Tools. Discuss any issues dealing with Atlas & Atlas-Clausing lathes etc. Hi folks, I'm new here. Discuss issues relating to drill presses. ++ SB NOTEWORTHY THREADS++. Show only: Loading Sticky; Welcome to the Skookum Tools Forum! SkookumRob; Oct 9, 2024; 2. New Did you know you can mentor other members here at H-M? If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. Ken226. Today at 12:32 PM #1 Am curious if there is any membership interest in a thread If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. 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I have always been fascinated with machining but never knew how or where to begin, I came to the realization that the only way I'm going to be able to make a start in hobby machining is if I take the plunge and purchase a lathe, so that's what I did. Swap out This is a moderated forum that contains tutorials on how to do all kinds of things in a machine shop. . Joined Sep 10, 2022 Messages 1,145. I have acquired a Logan lathe Model 1920, and a Jet JMD-18 Drill / Mill. At the time, I had a partnership in a custom cabinet and millwork shop. FreeCAD forum. Forum Actions: View G'day Hobby Machinists, My name's Ben and as the title would suggest, I am from Australia, South Australia to be exact. I'm setting up shop The construction of the rotary table was divided into two videos. Good Source for Project Materials. Whether Mig, Tig, Acetylene, Brazing, discuss all aspects of welding techniques and projects in this forum. 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New media New comments. 1 of 7 General discussion of shapers and their uses in this forum. SITE RULES & FAQs. This is the larger set that goes on sale for about $100. Moderators: gwrdriver, Harold_V. THE MAIN DISCUSSION SECTION . I downloaded the Maximat 7 IPB and will try to help but Rockytime would be a better resource. Dec 17, 2024. www www. I took it apart and the ball bearing is very rough. This subgroup (building working model engines) makes one more of a machinist then other hobby machining I have been using a set of the HF cobolt split points for about 5 yrs. Many hobby guys seem to think that because they're just hobby guys and not pros, a cheaper tool is fine and there is nothing wrong with that. If I've overlooked any common brand/style, please let me know. Threads 19 Messages 765. Search for: Home; Magazine. WELCOME TO THE HOBBY-MACHINIST FORUM! SITE ISSUES / SUPPORT TICKET THE HOBBY-MACHINIST . Purely for fun to give me a diversion from the pain of being part of the IT industry. Threads 99,697 Messages 1,124,352 Members 52,638 Latest member Marko420 WELCOME TO THE HOBBY-MACHINIST FORUM! ANNOUNCEMENTS & FORUM NEWS . For one thing, they all seem to be 12 x 36. Made me think of the Practical Machinist forum 10 years ago. But most and foremost If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. I did spend 2 years in votec for Machine Shop but that was over 30 years ago. I've been looking to add a lathe to the workshop for a few years now. WANTED. General discussion of shapers and their uses in this forum. Forum statistics. I've been looking at several models over the past year and decided to purchase this one because of the much larger spindle bore size as compared to the other Asian mini lathes in the market. Nov 25, 2024 The 7x mini-lathe has now been available for quite some time - well over 20 years which is about when I bought my first - Homier 7x12. A BEGINNER'S FORUM (Learn How To Machine Here!) . What's new Latest activity Authors. I started looking for a lathe and mill, and wow, the MUCH more expensive route. Unimat SL DB 200. Updated Membership Levels, Permissions and Site Features. It's an open machining forum. New media New If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. Threads 3. This forum is for beginners and newbies to learn the skills they need to begin in hobby-machining. General eBay discussions are topical as well. 3D PRINTERS. Next Last. So I'm new to machining. Find a club or event near you and get involved in the hobby. Captive nut puzzle. 1 At 82 I am no longer an active machinist so I guess I qualify as a hobby machinist. H-M Platinum Supporter. Jun 4, 2024; TeachMePlease; Forum statistics. 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