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Yes that will work I just fell if I'm buying one get it with the shoulder so it can be seated and flush. I might just use a straight shank turned from some bar stock I've got. Still trying to get my heat working better in the shop it's in the 20's today but I've managed to keep the shop at 55...

Take a look at this site I just found a whole lot of things on V8, Radial, and many others there. It's free you just need a log in like all the rest. https://grabcad.com/home Todd

I've two 1" indicators but I'm thinking of using an R8-5/8-18 adaptor or maybe just a 3/4" bar. I like the idea of the shoulder on the adaptor so there is no movement of the main bar. Also I was thinking how do you tram a head with the spindle up or down, just a thought I've done it both ways...

To bad it broke, with the length and size he might need to go a little bigger. Sucker was really moving! Todd

As Tin said those are some of the magazines you can get. What you need to look at is what do you want to learn, machining, models, engines, planes then start using the search engines to find what you might like to do. I'm on 6 different forums and they are all different, I've got got close to...

Depending on the size of the jig and run to put them in, but could do both with a removable liner. With the liner in drill the tapped holes, with the liner out now you can drill the clearance holes. If the pattern is to small what I've done before is make a jig with bigger holes than you need...

First off they are flat head screws and if used properly you would never need Loctite to hold them. You don't need any tools but if you are a tradesman you learn to to make or procure the tool you need to do the job right without cobbling it, to use a drill point would be a last resort to any...

I agree counter sinks are not that expensive. Searching for info I find a lot on standard flat heads at 82 deg, I finally found a metric chart that showed 90 deg on metrics. I've got to tell you I've used 82 on all holes for over 35 years and have never had one come loose on any of the machines...

I forgot about one problem I've run into with flat heads, at times the head is thicker than the material your trying to hold. I've had to countersink the threaded hole a little deeper to get the screw to tighten. just a thought that might help! Most flat heads are 82 deg go Smithfast.com. Lots...

I've always used 82 deg countersinks with no problems, only time I've had a problem is if someone get over big a gorilla when they tighten them then you try a center punch to break it loose or drill it out but I never use Loctite or glue of any type on flat head screws. Todd

If you go to this web site you can download a very handy book with bolt and screw specs. It cost nothing but has a whole lot of info. If you have a problem getting it let me know I'll send it to you in an email. http://acfcom.com/...

I like your little E-clip pliers they look very handy, I loose a lot of them because they try to fly off. Nice job on the engine it looks great!! Ps. I'll have to see when GM has another open house they just did a 75th last fall. Todd

If you look on eBay I've found a lot of bushings at a reasonable price including the shipping. As far as knurling the bushing oil lite is soft that's why a the smooth od because it compresses when in stalled. You might think of using Loctite Liquid Metal I've used it once and it' s still...

Sounds great you will like that lathe a lot if you do production runs or in the home shop a lot of the same part. When you cycle the rear turret I found if you hit the lever good and solid it pops nicely into the detent, some of the others that ran this lathe always had a problem not making the...

Nice job that's basically what I had in tended on doing but a little longer to span the 9" table on my Bridgeport, looks good and it should be solid so it actually go to a tens indicator if needed. If you get any of the magazines they show one similar for sale by Pro Tram

If I'm not mistaken Gerstner made a Black Walnut version back in the 70's I saw one come in the shop brand new and sweet to look at. Todd

How many have seen or used a four tool turret holder? I ran one on a Warner Swasey No.3 Turret lathe oh what fun it was, the bad part was having to come in the next day and reset up machine because the owner thought he come run it fast than me with a form tool, never did work I was fast by far...

Who ever told you that you will use a tramming tool much ether has a dedicated mill or doesn't do much machining. I need to make one myself because I'll always moving the head for different jobs and I've got two mills. A well trammed head helps to get a smooth cut with no steps and a square cut...

I like your idea with the CNC it will work just need to get the code right I'd say. Now if I may my last job was a GM crank line our first op was to drill both ends and tap the holes all with CNC. The second was rough the pins we had a circular insert mill that rotated to cut the undercuts and...

I guess I'm from the old school the first thing you learn is about safety, the next to sharpen drills, next grind your own tool bits. We had carbides but you ground your own no insert tools, as far as shimming I had the tool holders and a tool post, in fact I just made a new one for my lathe. I...