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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 March 2014, 21:47
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Posted By Mrayhursh
I have been off wandering. I wanted to find out...

I have been off wandering. I wanted to find out more about electronics so I bought a book and started to read, but I wanted some hands on. I bumped into a radio ham operator and he invited me to a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 23 January 2014, 21:23
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
he will be on your door step tomorrow morning....

he will be on your door step tomorrow morning. That is not a sasquatch it's him. The odor is the same.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 23 January 2014, 20:54
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Posted By Mrayhursh
Who do I pay, and how much?

Who do I pay, and how much?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 23 January 2014, 18:26
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Posted By Mrayhursh
Smile Can't believe how fast the lathe/mill sold. Had...

Can't believe how fast the lathe/mill sold. Had seven people calling and a guy shows up with cash. gone baby gone. Have $400 to play with. Wonder if I can sale the kid that is living in the back...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 21 January 2014, 23:54
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I saw a way to machine the plates for the...

I saw a way to machine the plates for the reduction drive. Since I am interested in learning various ways of machining the same part I tried to faceplate on the lathe. The chuck on my lathe uses...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 18 January 2014, 18:07
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Posted By Mrayhursh
The large drill bits I ordered showed up. The...

The large drill bits I ordered showed up. The largest is 1 inch so I can step drill them up to 1 inch and bore to 1.125. I tried it on the mill and then I wanted to try it on the lathe. My lathe has...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 10 January 2014, 22:48
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Just finished putting on the y-axis. Need metric...

Just finished putting on the y-axis. Need metric screws to finish putting on the covers. I turned it on and put in a 1/2 inch metal rod I am going to use for axles on the reduction drives. After...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 10 January 2014, 17:01
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I was able to complete the x-axis on the lathe....

I was able to complete the x-axis on the lathe. Fiddled with it all day. I finally cut down the shield cover and called it a wrap. Tomorrow I hope I finish the y-axis. Does anyone know why on a...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 09 January 2014, 23:41
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I need to get back to the MM. I have been working...

I need to get back to the MM. I have been working on installing DRO PROS EL-400 magnetic readout on the lathe. All the screws are metric and finding metric taps has been a challenge. Lowes does not...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 04 January 2014, 11:01
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Tom Yep meant 1.125 thanks. here is a pic of the...

Tom Yep meant 1.125 thanks. here is a pic of the FRZ8 bearing with a washer pressed against it. When I press directly in the center and try to rotate it I feel the washer drag/scrape the surface of...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 03 January 2014, 22:19
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
spent the day playing on the vertical mill. I...

spent the day playing on the vertical mill. I drilled the alignment holes between the top and bottom plates of the reduction drives. If you need the assembly to face one direction you just turn over...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 01 January 2014, 22:09
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
completed my mock up reduction drive. I was...

completed my mock up reduction drive. I was mostly satisfied with the results. The setup I am aiming for is 4:1 but I made the setup so that it can go far higher if I need to. Today I used the new...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 23 December 2013, 18:42
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I was able to mount my bandsaw on the cart today....

I was able to mount my bandsaw on the cart today. It sure is a lot easier to move around. I saw a add on Ebay where a guy was selling a slap of 3/4 aluminum at scrap prices. I bought it and it was...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 22 December 2013, 18:25
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Well I had hoped to get the bandsaw mounted on...

Well I had hoped to get the bandsaw mounted on the cart today but as I looked around the neighborhood and saw all the Christmas lights I decide the least I could do is clean up the wood stacked...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 21 December 2013, 23:40
Replies: 124
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Posted By Mrayhursh
Mounted the table on the band saw today and added...

Mounted the table on the band saw today and added the fence and guides. I was a little nervous about wiring the plug to this. After reading the manual and the spec sheet, it stated that the motor is...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 19 December 2013, 22:11
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I was able to get the carriage stop cut out of...

I was able to get the carriage stop cut out of bar stock and mill almost all the relief. Decided to wait until tomorrow to fine tune it. The band saw didn't arrive until 7:00. Dug out the pry bars...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 19 December 2013, 22:04
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
awesome videos, great training tool

awesome videos, great training tool
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 18 December 2013, 20:54
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I was reading the manual for the band saw and had...

I was reading the manual for the band saw and had to laugh when I saw that the motor is controlled by a VFD. I guess this really is the wave of the future. One of the manual I read pointed out that...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 18 December 2013, 18:01
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Thanks but I have taken a couple of days off, but...

Thanks but I have taken a couple of days off, but I got back into it today. When I was machining the drive gears I realized that a carriage stop for the lathe would make the process a lot easier. I...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 12 December 2013, 22:22
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
I have not put them on. The are setting on the...

I have not put them on. The are setting on the saw horse to the right. I am taking it apart to move in doors.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 12 December 2013, 17:23
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Table

Well rails are done except that I need to replace one. Ordered new v groove rail from McMaster Carr. Y axis is in progress. As soon as I get two rectangular tubes cut and welded I am going to move...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 07 December 2013, 16:19
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Y done x in progress

finished putting the v grooves on the y axis so they are done and ready to mount on the carriage. finished mounting the v groove on the x axis. It is ready to mount on the table. The last x axis got...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 06 December 2013, 17:49
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Rails and Paint

The y rails dried over night and looks good. I screwed the v groove in place with stainless steel screws and lock nuts. I took the camera out to the garage and never took one shot. I did finish...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 04 December 2013, 19:39
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
Y-Axis

I worked on the Y-axis today. I drilled all the holes needed to mound the v-groove rails. I then took a 7 inch flap grinder to the rails. I removed all the scale and rust. I made sure that all the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 29 November 2013, 16:45
Replies: 124
Views: 126,259
Posted By Mrayhursh
In Gear for Reduction Drives

Finally crated the bandsaw and it is ready to go back to Grizzly. I am tired that thing weight 600lbs before crating. I finished turning the gears I need for the reduction drive. Need to figure what...
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