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Thanx again Jason. Going to get ready with all this soon. V 45

I tried it on my mill first ... just cut the end with threads...speed was 450 rpm and it cut fairly nice. I did not know that TI would flame !! I know magnesium does easily. Thanx for the advice. I don't have flood but my sprayer puts out a lot of coolant as long as I keep squezing. Just trying...

I have some titanium bolts 5/8" diamter. How hard would it be to cut these on the mini lathe or bench mill ? Just want to make something out the material, but am curious as to how it will cut. They are aviation grade bolts. Will HSS work or carbide a must ? Thanx again, V 45

Like others that said above....YES !!! Without a doubt !!! I have a 7x16 lathe and a G0704 mill. I have wanted a mill for a long time and got it this past Jan...I use it as much as I can when making all sorts of things that go along with my lathe. The two complimrnt each other !! Go easy on the...

Where is everyone going ??? I didn't keep up with the whole buyout thing !! Thanx V 45

Thanx all...if I even get this lathe (hoping I do)...I will take care of the issues as they arrise if any.

Thanx Brian...Once I get it I'll see what it will need to get down the steps...probably some of my giant friends to help !!!!!

I am looking at a Hardinge HLV-H lathe. My question is....how hard would it be to take it ALL apart ??? It will have to be disassembled to facilitate getting it in my basement !!! Besides not being able to lift 1700 lbs and my steps probably wouldn't take it either plus my door isn't wide enough...

Hello Jason...I would like to know why you would make the bore 0.625 rather than the 0.600 ? Thanx again for your help. V 45

Hello All, I have plans for the Hoglet. Has anyone done this engine at 1/2 size down ?? What would be the issues doing it this way ? Reason I would like to make it smaller is size of my lathe 7 x 16, my mill is a G0704. I know it could be done on this equipment but would rather try it with...

Thanx for the information !! Well appreciated...V 45

I'm looking to purchase some chucking reamers. The question I have is which to buy? Either straight or spiral flute ? If you post an answer please advise why of your option. Thanx again, V 45

Thank you for what you have done. I've only been here a short time but have learned so much from you and others on this forum !!! Again thanx !!! Best of luck with all your endevors !! V 45....(aka Dave)

Hi Chuck...would you post pics of your stop? I have the 7x16 Micro Mark. Thanx...V 45

Thanx Bill. I didn't try it yet but I will this week sometime. Thanx again, V 45

I have read about the alum eating away broken taps. My questin is what about brass ? I have a small aluminum engine case with a 0-80 tap broke in it. It also has 2 small brass bushings already pressed in (.250" x .200" with a .125" hole drilled thru). Will alum eat the brass as well ? Thanx...

After reading this I didn't see a answer to the mixture except for the nitric acid...what is the mixture for vineger and alum ? How much alum to how much water? I have a #0-80 broken tap at the moment !!! ??? I did another search and found it !! Saturated !! Will try this weekend. Thanx...

Hi John, Very nice indeed !! Your skills certainly outway mine by mountains !! I always enjoy reading about all the things you have made !! Again...great looking vise stop. V45

Thank you Herbie.

Here is what I made today for my mill. A vise stop that everyone says is a item needed to produce multiple parts...I liked the idea and made this !! It started as a piece of 3/4" x 12" round carbon steel. Turned each end in 4" to 1/2" diameter. Milled a flat on one side to mount to back of vise...