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    Thanks again!!

    Thanks again!!
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    I kept my "practice lathe" and "practice mill"...

    I kept my "practice lathe" and "practice mill" for over 35 years!! Not only where these excellent tools to learn on, but they afforded me the ability to earn a substantial income as well. I later...
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    Thanks Steamwhisperer! I'm glad you liked this....

    Thanks Steamwhisperer! I'm glad you liked this. Let me know if you need more information or photos.
    David

    www.desert-hybrids.com
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    Very Nice!! We have a junior college here (Pima...

    Very Nice!! We have a junior college here (Pima College) that offers courses for the trades: Machining, HVAC, Welding, etc. That looks like a very nice choice to get some basic training and gain some...
  5. Thread: Machine Dollie

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    Thanks Kryn, Very interesting! I'll bet that...

    Thanks Kryn,
    Very interesting! I'll bet that lot's of he guys (and maybe some gals) will be interested.
    David
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    Hi Kenny, McMaster-Carr caries these in...

    Hi Kenny,
    McMaster-Carr caries these in different lengths at reasonable prices. I ship to your area all the time. Let me know what you need and I will let you know the shipping cost to you. I do...
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    What about Grizzly? I don't know it they ship...

    What about Grizzly? I don't know it they ship outside the US, but they do have quite a range of lathes that might suite you. They are manufactured in either Taiwan or China. I own a Grizzly 14 x 40,...
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    Nice job Chris. I like your style. David...

    Nice job Chris. I like your style.
    David
    www.desert-hybrids.com
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    That's a great job Baron! Great ingenuity. David

    That's a great job Baron! Great ingenuity.
    David
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    Not a problem. I'm glad you figured it out. David

    Not a problem. I'm glad you figured it out.
    David
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    Hi Steve, This is one that I think would work...

    Hi Steve,
    This is one that I think would work well for you. I do not own this particular gauge, but I do have some of their digital calipers and digital scales that are very high quality and work...
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    That's great news Jim. Keep us posted as to what...

    That's great news Jim. Keep us posted as to what you make with this material.
    Thanks,
    David
    Desert Hybrids Precision
    USA
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    Hi Jim, I have ordered from McMaster-Carr. I'm...

    Hi Jim,
    I have ordered from McMaster-Carr. I'm not sure what the postage would be to your neck of the woods.
    David

    https://www.mcmaster.com/grade-12l14-steel


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    The OP is probably not going to respond to his...

    The OP is probably not going to respond to his original post. So I think this post is dead. Thanks to all who responded.
    David
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    Here is a 5" drive wheel with 24mm bore. Surely...

    Here is a 5" drive wheel with 24mm bore. Surely one of your buddies can bore this out to 28mm for you. Price is $59.99.
    ...
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    Tim said he has the capability to order...

    Tim said he has the capability to order internationally. He is asking for a source for a modified or custom machined part. So I can't see where the postage from US to Australia is really a problem.
    ...
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    Hi Brendan, I use lacquer thinner to remove fish...

    Hi Brendan,
    I use lacquer thinner to remove fish oil from steel tubing I buy from the local supplier. I'm sure some other solvents would work as well. I like the lacquer thinner because it...
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    Very nice information. Thanks! David Desert...

    Very nice information. Thanks!
    David
    Desert Hybrids Precision
  19. Hi Steve, I order mine from Essentra. I order...

    Hi Steve,
    I order mine from Essentra. I order the sleeves with the square hole all the way thru. The are also available with one end internally threaded.
    David
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  20. Thread: Wish me luck!

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    Hi Mike, I like the idea of renting/borrowing a...

    Hi Mike,
    I like the idea of renting/borrowing a magnetic drill press (Mag Drill) mounted to a steel plate that is clamped to the stainless steel. You can use the existing hole size drill bit to...
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    Hi Tim, Please provide more details along with...

    Hi Tim,
    Please provide more details along with either a photo or drawing/sketch with dimensions and perhaps I can help you out.
    Thanks,
    David

    Desert Hybrids Precision

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  22. Thanks Steve! Let me know if you need the source...

    Thanks Steve! Let me know if you need the source for the broached sleeves and I will be happy to post a link.
    David
  23. Hi Steve, I buy sleeves with square holes...

    Hi Steve,
    I buy sleeves with square holes broached thru, then slit one side with the bandsaw to create a "crude square collet" to clamp into my 3 jaw chuck. These are available in different sizes...
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    Nice!! I remember the days when most of the...

    Nice!! I remember the days when most of the British sports cars (Jags, Austin Healeys, MGs, etc.) came with a very nice hammer for knocking off the "knock-off" spinners that held the wheels onto the...
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    Ken - thanks for clearing that up for me. David

    Ken - thanks for clearing that up for me.
    David
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    Thanks Rob. It's a long story - but I did not...

    Thanks Rob. It's a long story - but I did not start out doing cnc machining. I did get my first lathe when I was about 33 years old. It's a Craftsman 12" x 36". Made for Sears by Atlas back in those...
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    Thanks Bob! I was not sure what it meant - so I...

    Thanks Bob! I was not sure what it meant - so I Googled it and they said Chef. In in case - very nice job!
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    Blue and white apron brigade - are you a chef?

    Blue and white apron brigade - are you a chef?
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    Hi Bob, Very nice job on that hammer head. Did...

    Hi Bob,
    Very nice job on that hammer head. Did you use a lathe to turn it after the glue-up?
    Thanks,
    David

    Desert Hybrids Precision
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    Hi Jim, Here is a hammer I made that has...

    Hi Jim,
    Here is a hammer I made that has removable ends. The 4140 alloy steel body is bored on each end to accept the stems, which are each secured with a single set screw. This particular hammer is...
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    This is another option for you. I have one of...

    This is another option for you. I have one of these and it is great for small boxes and brackets. It will also shear sheet metal. I made a bracket so that I can mount it in the vise. Otherwise - you...
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    Here are some photos of some sample parts bent...

    Here are some photos of some sample parts bent with the Grizzly T10726 - 12" Mini Brake. This brake is rated for 20 ga. soft steel, but as you can see - 16 ga. steel is possible for narrower parts....
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    I think the stand looks fine "as-is". I would not...

    I think the stand looks fine "as-is". I would not add additional bracing. My Starrett granite surface plate sits on top of a metal desk, and to tell you the truth - I don't remember what the bottom...
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    I still have the cold chisel that I made in high...

    I still have the cold chisel that I made in high school back in 1964 in welding shop. I still use it occasionally, as well as some of the other cold chisels that I own.
    David

    Desert Hybrids...
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    I agree - make sure the tool is cutting on center...

    I agree - make sure the tool is cutting on center (or slightly below) and that the tool holder/post is tight. I use Kennametal cnmg432 inserts on my 16" conventional lathe and they work fine with no...
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    Here is the photos of the Grizzly had bending...

    Here is the photos of the Grizzly had bending brake. I apparently had to break this up because it was rejecting my previous post that had all the information in one reply.

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    Here are the links to the videos: ...

    Here are the links to the videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHRQ4SHc9U

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj5JmojtI-Q
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    I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also...

    I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also must be assembled. Swag Offroad recommended this press. The quality is pretty good compared to some of the other HF tools. I purchased this HF unit...
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    [QUOTE=ned3000;1950534] I used the 20 ton HF...

    I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also must be assembled. Swag Offroad recommended this press. The quality is pretty good compared to some of the other HF tools. I purchased this HF unit...
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    [QUOTE=ned3000;1950534] Ned, Let me know if...

    Ned,
    Let me know if you need more details about my press brake.
    Thanks,
    David
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    By the way - I added the digital readout for...

    By the way - I added the digital readout for repeatable bending angles. It is the IGaging brand.
    David
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    Here are a few photos of the press brake I built....

    Here are a few photos of the press brake I built. It uses a HF hydraulic press with a Swag Offroad finger brake kit. All the parts in the last photo were created with this press brake. It can bend...
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    Hi Ned, I will post some photos of a small press...

    Hi Ned,
    I will post some photos of a small press brake that I made. I think something like this would work to make a box like the one you showed in your link.
    David
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    Hi Ned, You might consider using a small press...

    Hi Ned,
    You might consider using a small press brake to accomplish this. I built one using the cheap Harbor Freight hydraulic press along with a kit from Swag Offroad. I added a digital readout for...
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