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Re: "Machinist thread" (please join in) Vertical Mills & metal lathes, tool talk...ect
« Reply #75 on: August 04, 2024, 07:51:46 pm »
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What's the make & model number?
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« Reply #76 on: August 04, 2024, 07:53:24 pm »
Kurt D-675 vise,(refurbished)

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« Reply #77 on: August 04, 2024, 09:14:38 pm »
Larin 2-ton tool/lathe/engine pneumatic hoist, I got this off of Facebook marketplace & this is just perfect for moving machinery.

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« Reply #78 on: August 04, 2024, 09:20:22 pm »
A nice 6" vise you got there Bruce!

I think earlier I advised you to not get any bigger than a 4" vise, but that was before you decided to buy a big knee mill with a table that needs a big six incher!!

The key issues to look for on a vise like that are checking that the vise ways are fully parallel with your table, and that your movable jaw doesn't "jump" up any measurable amount when you clamp onto a work piece!!!

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« Reply #79 on: August 04, 2024, 09:23:12 pm »
Gettin' shed envy here Bruce
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« Reply #80 on: August 04, 2024, 09:47:59 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on August 04, 2024, 09:20:22 pm
A nice 6" vise you got there Bruce!

I think earlier I advised you to not get any bigger than a 4" vise, but that was before you decided to buy a big knee mill with a table that needs a big six incher!!

The key issues to look for on a vise like that are checking that the vise ways are fully parallel with your table, and that your movable jaw doesn't "jump" up any measurable amount when you clamp onto a work piece!!!
Thanks Daniel
The beauty of a Kurt Ang-lock vise is that they put about a 3rd of the pressure in a downward force. Although I am certainly watching for what you describe with my tappity tap brass hammer. 😊
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« Reply #81 on: August 04, 2024, 09:51:00 pm »
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Gettin' shed envy here Bruce
I have been very fortunate to find EXACTLY what I have been looking for ,while saving money & getting a lot of additional tooling in on the deal.
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« Reply #82 on: August 07, 2024, 01:15:52 pm »
So Bruce ...... how do you like having a DRO on that mill now???
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« Reply #83 on: August 08, 2024, 05:53:55 am »
Honestly...I haven't used it yet (the dro)
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« Reply #84 on: August 08, 2024, 08:53:46 am »
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Honestly...I haven't used it yet (the dro)

Please then, report back after you have used it enough to get a feel for it!
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« Reply #85 on: August 08, 2024, 09:11:18 pm »
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Honestly...I haven't used it yet (the dro)

Please then, report back after you have used it enough to get a feel for it!
That could be awhile, I been doing it so long without using one that I believe I'll have to "force" myself to use it.
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« Reply #86 on: August 08, 2024, 10:43:08 pm »
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Honestly...I haven't used it yet (the dro)

Please then, report back after you have used it enough to get a feel for it!
That could be awhile, I been doing it so long without using one that I believe I'll have to "force" myself to use it.

Shouldn't be any harder than forcing yourself to use your new mill, or are you limiting yourself to only move the table and spindle as far as the old one could?!?!

I should add that if you truly love doing the extra math and figuring lash, doing it all the old analog way, then it is great that you derive your enjoyment in such a manner, while at least on a certain level, I can fully understand and even applaud your methods!!!

I actually spent a fair amount of my machine time doing precisely that (back before DROs existed or at least were common and affordable), but now find that using the DRO vastly speeds my work, ensures better accuracy and minimizes common errors, as it is basically just a "GPS" for your locations on the mill table.
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« Reply #87 on: September 03, 2024, 10:16:56 pm »
Keller F256B deluxe die filer (after cleanup)
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I just got done spending a few hrs. cleaning this wonderful machine, it was in very good working condition & I haven't needed to spend an additional cent on it, although the original drive belt seems to have a permanent curve in it where it was stored for so long around the small pulley & that makes the motor bounce more than it probably should. from my research by David J. Young, this is the top-of-the-line deluxe model, with an addition hold down arm purchased separately as well. I don't have any idea of how old it is & there is very little information on these Keller die Filers, but I'm guessing early 70's. it runs very well, & cleaned up nicely with most of the original paint still intact.

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« Reply #88 on: September 03, 2024, 11:59:14 pm »
What a great find and so close to home!
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« Reply #89 on: September 04, 2024, 12:13:12 am »
What a cool score for your shop there Bruce!

I don't really know, but it looks like your file is cutting on the upstroke, and I thought it was preferable to have the file cut on the down stroke against the table's resistance?
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