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I won't mention then that there is a user setting to disable the adverts without needing to be a supporting member ;D This fact is the basis of TB's question.

It works fine, infact it is preferred. A good set of collets will hold your work truer and 'chucked' far quicker than any chuck. I believe in the days before chucks, faceplates or collets were your only options. Chucks became a defacto standard because they're generally quicker and easier than...

For small diameter work, yes.

Did you read his post? You have turned one way when you should have turned the other. What he asked means the opposite of what you took from it. Try reading it again. Out of interest, what do you see here?

Not anymore. I was told(while buying something unrelated) they are phasing them out and replacing with German 'Optimum' brand. German because made in China. Also told me they were better than Sieg and that their website was updated and I should check the spec's, which I did. The salesman...

Caswell does a Hard Chrome kit, the Aussie version is pricey tho, ~$400 The Aussie pricing used to be extreme compared to US Caswell, seems to be more reasonable these days.

Oh yeah sorry, I understood that, I wasn't disagreeing with the post war boom, I was only saying(in a long-winded way) that the strong model engineering base was already there. I should have quoted that snippet to put my comment into context, apologies.

Model engineering in the UK was quite healthy long before the world wars. 'Model Engineer' magazine for example started way back in 1898! I had always imagined that model engineering was borne during the industrial revolution, for three reasons: first were miniature prototypes commissioned (or...

I realise everyone here has gone for the Aloris style AXA and BXA tool posts, but as the Dickson/Dixon style has been mentioned a few times I thought I'd just post a warning for anyone that may consider them in future: The H&F Dickson style holders are NOT interchangeable with Dickson style...

Ah, a Ford man *knuppel2* Haha, just kidding. Another welcome from Perth.

I've been dreaming about these castings for a very long time but I just know it is well beyond my capabilities! Really looking forward to following your build.

I found it has been done before, tho with the original version. Note the gap between motor mount and column, room galore.

Ahhhh interesting. It is even easier on the old original X2's (like mine) as there is enough room to fit the ball nut without moving the motor. Looking forward to seeing more.

Nice work, have been planning something much like this myself, but also with finer feeds for the saddle/cross power feeds, and step/dir input for CNC compatability.

Thanks Al. I've played with the demo model many times and the quill felt nice and smooth, but obviously I've never used it under load. Damn :mad: Yes, back to the regular programming, apologies John.

Thanks for the warning John, I have read many similar tales of woe regarding round column mills. There do seem to be some devotee's of them, though I don't understand why. Fortunately, the '45' model RF does have a square column, I believe it is the only one. Unfortunately, the range of RF45...

Yes it is very easy, do I get a cut for giving you the idea? Joking. :D I'm really surprised no one has done it this way yet, not that I have seen anyway. Only reason I haven't done it yet is because it is the only mill I have and I'm not ready to relinquish manual operation for CNC just yet...

Well, it's a tough call on the saddle but I swear the cross slide feels better. Haven't done the topslide yet. The 3-in-one I was using before isn't really a lube, it was only there to keep rust away until I got something better, plus the lathe is only a couple of weeks old and the crappy...

It's only a warning, nothing more. Where there's smoke, there's fire. If you've had nothing but joy, great. I got burned, never got what I ordered and never saw my money again. A quick google search is all anyone needs to do to see I'm far from alone.

Very interesting engine and nice workmanship Don. Following.