I am a retired maintenance pro with years in the trade , The real test of any cutting tool is how it works on Stainless Steel , Stainless can work harden and become vary tough to drill as well as Tap and Dies...
ELECTROPLATING The Electroplating kits sold on ebay that use DC with a transformer, a wand, a alligator clip and desired solution DO NOT WORK AS EASILY AS CLAIMED. I purchased a complete set of all metal...
CNC machines offer a great utility to the machinist, artist, sign maker or anyone wishing to automate a machining process. I needed a CNC machine to make a rapid prototype pattern for my foundry. Faced with a...
I have been a service technician for almost 30 years. I also teach Automotive, small engine and metal working for over 10 of those years. I would like to share some knowledge I have with my fellow Ebayers who...
Steve wrote: I have been very impressed and pleased with the G4003G lathe.One modification I made to my G4003G was the 'cast iron stand with extended base'. This is the first import lathe that I have ever seen...
Just saw a post on new machines from China, Said "Buyer Beware, China Machines Everywhere" I bought a machine before I saw this post. It was a 12x36 lathe, made in China, and I can happily say its a very good...
Terms in this guide: PPY=Polypropylene Strapping-normally has a textured surface but Signode makes their PPY smooth. PPY can be tested by attempting to crack it lengthwise. If it cracks it is PPY. ...
1. How do I bend brass or aluminum tubing the small tiny stuff with out putting a kink in it? I have a type of metal in my Store that is normally solid at room temp. At 158degrees F it becomes fluid and it ...
Lapping Model motors always use diamond lapping powders you can get good grades of this from MSC and other machine shop places. DO NOT USE VALVE LAPPING PASTE. It is much to coarse. you want the finest...
This guide is to compare our English wheel to our competitors English wheels.Definition The English Wheel , is typically a manually operated metalworking apparatus, (used in car/motorcycle restoration and...