The Home Machinist!

I dont know of any mods to increase the Op presure on the pump models. Most of my expirience is with the 12 gram powered versions, adn even more limited concerning the pellet rifles. The 12 gram models operate off of around 850 psi. With the Paint versions the object is efficency...how many shots pe...

Tal,

Hey glad you made it over it is I Jake (kidneythief) from MCB. As you can see I lurk around here more than anything. These guys really know their stuff, pay close attention.

-Jake

Jose,

I had read that thread. As a matter of fact your "new" rotary table is the same table I am about to pick-up.

Any word on making the surface larger via a attachable plate?

-Jake

Hello all, i'll preface these questions with the fact that I am a total machining newbie in comparison to the majority of you guys. I have also been lurking for some time and enjoy that vast ammounts of knowledge that you folks willingly provide. With that aside onto my questions. I have been lookin...

Poweder coat is heated to around 400 degrees for proper curing. Which should'nt deform or tweak any parts of the machine...I have a home kit that I use to powder coat Paintball guns and small engine parts with. Most of the paintball guns are held together with silver soldier and hold up fine. I woul...

I have had decent results drilling glass with a spade style ceramic/glass bit that I picked up at sears years ago. The main issue with any modification to glass is the heat, as long as you can keep it cool you will have zero issues. I used to etch glass for my grandfathers business in my teens and I...

I believe the separate size variations are for different %'s of thread. One size may be for a 75% thread and the other for an 80%...that sort of thing

-Jake

What about Duracoat? Ive been using it for a while now to coat firearms and other misc items. It is very durable and should take alot of abuse.

You can learn everything you need to know at the below url.
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/

-Jake

When I machine Delrin and Nylon I am able to snag the first couple of coils and pull as the lathe feeds. Most of the time it will come off in one continuous string. I have expirienced the wrapping you speak of and it is rather annoying.

-Jake

Apologies I must not have seen that link. Thanks!!!

-Jake

Harold-not to hyjack Steves thread here but I am having a hard picturing the "soft jaws" your talking about. Would you be will to send me/post some pics of your set-up. Ive heard you talk highly of them in many posts and havent ever been able to wrap my head around the concept. Thanks. -Jake

Thanks guys!

Ive done my share of knurling steel and some aluminum...but I was unsure if the plastic was too soft for the operation. The part that i'll be finishing is set up with a live center and is only about 4 inches long.

Thanks again

-Jake