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  1. The Friendly Machinist ForumŪ Introductions & Welcomes Threads / Posts  Last Post

    New members, introduce yourself below and be welcomed to the forum! You ARE welcome at Hobby-Machinist!

    1. SITE RULES & POLICIES

      Please check this area FIRST to read the rules and policies of this club!

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    2. NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES

      Please introduce yourself in the "INTRODUCTION THREAD" in this forum!

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    3. ARCHIVED INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES

      These are introductions and welcomes to new members that are more than 30 days old. They can be viewed but not replied to.

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      Registered Users

  2. General Machining Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss general machining issues, machine accessories, powering up your machines, CNC operation, scraping & restoration & metrology in the forums below.

    1. GENERAL MACHINING - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

      An open-discussion section for ALL issues that have to do with hobby machining.

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      1. 8ntsane,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. Bill Gruby,
      4. PurpLev

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      1. Important Threads - Please Read!

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    2. MACHINE ACCESSORIES - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

      Ask about rotary tables, dividing heads, indexers, vises and the like in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells,
      2. Bill Gruby,
      3. PurpLev

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    3. ELECTRICAL ISSUES - POWERING YOUR MACHINES & SHOP (PHASE CONVERTERS, VFDS, ETC.)

      This is our electrical section for discussions of power options for your machines & home shop.

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      1. Tony Wells,
      2. Bill Gruby,
      3. PurpLev

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    4. CNC IN THE HOME SHOP

      If you have or want CNC in your home shop, this is the forum for you!

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      1. Steve Seebold,
      2. jumps4,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. Bill Gruby,
      5. PurpLev

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    5. MACHINE WAY SCRAPING AND RESTORATION

      Learn methods of restoring a machine to new or better performance through precision scraping of ways in this forum!

      Moderators:

      1. Richard King,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. Bill Gruby,
      4. PurpLev

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    6. METAL FINISHING, CUTTING & WORKING

      Interested in metal finishing. cutting, anodizing, plating, painting, powder coat or just polishing? Let's discuss finishing touches to the metal here.

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      1. xalky,
      2. eac67gt,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. Bill Gruby,
      5. PurpLev

      Sub-Forums:

      1. Steel,
      2. Aluminum,
      3. Cast Iron,
      4. Brass

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    7. METROLOGY - MEASURE, SETUP & FIT

      Metrology is the science of measurement. This forum is for discussions of using measuring tools, measuring projects, setting up work and machines.

      Moderators:

      1. Sandro,
      2. Ray C,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. Bill Gruby,
      5. PurpLev

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  3. Specific Manufacturer Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss a particular manufacture of machine, show off restorations and maintenance procedures in the forums below. PHOTOS encouraged!

    1. THE SOUTH BEND MACHINERY FORUM

      Discuss any issues dealing with Southbend lathes, drill presses, mills, etc. in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. OldMachinist,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    2. ATLAS & CRAFTSMAN MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Atlas & Atlas-Clausing lathes, drill presses, mills, etc. in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. PurpLev,
      2. wa5cab,
      3. Tony Wells

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    3. VAN NORMAN & CINCINNATI HEAVY IRON

      Discuss any issues dealing with Van Norman & Cincinnati heavy iron in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. franklynb,
      2. Cal Haines,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. wa5cab

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    4. BRIDGEPORT & B'PORT CLONES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Bridgeport and B'port Clones in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. franklynb,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    5. CLAUSING-COLCHESTER & LEBLOND

      Discuss any issues dealing with Clausing and Leblond machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. PurpLev,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    6. PRECISION-MATTHEWS & LITTLE MACHINE SHOP

      Discuss any issues dealing with Precision-Matthews & Little Machine Shop machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells,
      2. wa5cab

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    7. GRIZZLY, BUSY BEE, HARBOR FREIGHT & CENTRAL MACHINERY

      Discuss any issues dealing with Grizzly, Busy Bee, Harbor Freight & Central Machinery machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. darkzero,
      2. GaryK,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. wa5cab

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    8. OTHER ASIAN IMPORT LATHES & MILLS

      Discuss any issues dealing with other Asian import machines other than those listed in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. GaryK,
      2. darkzero,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. wa5cab

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    9. MONARCH & STANDARD-MODERN MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Monarch and Standard-Modern machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. Cal Haines,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    10. SHELDON, LOGAN & ROCKWELL MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Sheldon, Logan & Rockwell machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. rdhem2,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    11. BURKE-US MACHINE TOOL & BARKER MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Burke-US Machine Tool & Barker machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells,
      2. wa5cab

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    12. JET, ENCO & RONG FU IMPORTS

      Discuss any issues dealing with JET, ENCO & RONG FU machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. darkzero,
      2. GaryK,
      3. Tony Wells,
      4. wa5cab

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    13. WELLS-INDEX, TREE, RIVETT & B&S MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Wells-Index, Tree, Rivett & B&S machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. 4gsr,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    14. HARDINGE, GORTON, RUSNOK & BENCHMASTER

      Discuss any issues dealing with Hardinge, Gorton, Rusnok & Benchmaster machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. 4gsr,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    15. SHERLINE, TAIG & SIEG MINI-MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with Sherline, Taig & Sieg mini-machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. rickard,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    16. WATCHMAKER'S & CLOCKMAKER'S LATHES

      Discuss any issues dealing with watch & clockmaker's machines in this forum.

      Moderators:

      1. rickard,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    17. OTHER BRANDS OF LATHES

      Discuss any issues dealing with brands of lathes not covered by the other forums.

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      1. 12bolts,
      2. Tony Wells,
      3. wa5cab

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    18. OTHER BRANDS OF MILLING & DRILLING MACHINES

      Discuss any issues dealing with other brands of milling and drilling machines not covered by the other forums.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells,
      2. wa5cab

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    19. OTHER TYPES OF MACHINERY

      Discuss any issues dealing with types of machines not covered by the other forums.

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      1. Tony Wells,
      2. wa5cab

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  4. Projects Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Show off all your completed machining projects and work in progress in the forums below.

    1. SHOP-MADE TOOLING

      Did you make some tooling for the machines in your shop? Show it off here.

      Moderators:

      1. Sandro,
      2. Tony Wells

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    2. STATIONARY & LIVE STEAM ENGINES

      Did you build a stationary or live steam engine? Show it off here, and show us how you built it?

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells

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    3. CLASSIC CARS, PLANES, TRAINS, HELICOPTERS & ROCKETS

      Did you do a project on a classic car, plane, train, helicopter or rocket? Show it off here. How did you do it?

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      1. Tony Wells

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    4. MOTORCYCLES & BICYCLES

      Did you do a project on a motorcycle or bicycle? Show it off here.

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      1. Tony Wells

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    5. TRACTORS & FARM TOOLS

      Did you do a project on a tractor or other farm tool? Show it off here.

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      1. OldMachinist,
      2. Tony Wells

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    6. CLOCKS & HOROLOGY

      Did you build a clock or work on another horology project? Show it off here.

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      1. Tony Wells

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    7. OTHER PROJECTS

      Show off projects that don't fit into the other categories above here.

      Moderators:

      1. jumps4,
      2. Tony Wells

      Sub-Forums:

      1. Gifts & Home Stuff

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    8. PROJECT PLANS & DRAWINGS

      Have you made a drawing for a project? Please share it with the rest of us here.

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      1. Tony Wells

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  5. Gunsmiths, Welding, Knifemaking & Tool Junkies Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Gunsmiths, welders, knifemakers, and tool junkies, post your work in the forums below.

    1. GUNSMITHING & FIREARMS

      Show us your gunsmithing & firearm projects and accessories here. Discuss any topics regarding gunsmithing here.

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    2. WELDING & CASTING

      Whether Mig, Tig, Acetylene, Brazing, discuss all aspects of welding techniques and projects in this forum. Also for discussions of sand and other casting techniques for making machine and project castings.

      Moderators:

      1. xalky,
      2. Rbeckett

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    3. KNIFEMAKING

      Show us your knifemaking projects and accessories here. Discuss any topics regarding knifemaking here.

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    4. TOOL JUNKIES - TOOLS & TOOLING

      Do you live to buy tools? Then this is your forum!

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      1. 8ntsane,
      2. rickard

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  6. Site & Members' Area Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Report site issues, have off-topic discussions in the lounge, offer prayers for those in need in the forums below.

    1. SITE ANNOUNCEMENTS & ISSUES

      Read the latest site news and report any site problems in this forum. Do NOT post suggestions here- there is a forum for that!

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells

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      Registered Users

    2. THE PRAYER CHAPEL (Offer prayers for those in need)

      This forum is not about machining or related topics, but for members to ask for and send prayers and special intentions, or those close to you who you feel could use some prayers (or positive thoughts).

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    3. THE SUGGESTION BOX

      Post any suggestions for site improvements in this forum. You can only post, not reply. Staff will reply to your suggestions.

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    4. THE MEMBERS' HANGOUT (for OFF-TOPIC discussions)

      Come here for all off-off-topic discussions- please, NO POLITICS, and please be gentle! Otherwise, discuss whatever you like.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells

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    5. THE PRACTICE FORUM (practice your posting here)

      Here is a place where you can practice posting messages or photos or anything else without limits.

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      1. Tony Wells

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  7. Classifieds, Auctions, & Events Announcements Threads / Posts  Last Post

    List or auctions of items you want to buy or sell, or offer services available and post announcements of shows and other events in the forums below.

    1. ACCESSORIES, PARTS & TOOLING WANTED & FOR SALE

      List tooling, parts and accessories you want to buy and sell here.

      Moderators:

      1. Tony Wells

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    2. MACHINERY WANTED & FOR SALE

      List machinery you want to buy or sell here.

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      1. Tony Wells

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    3. THE AUCTION HOUSE

      Auction off your spare or no longer needed machines, tooling, measuring tools, tools, and parts. BID AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

      Sub-Forums:

      1. Auction Rules & FAQs

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    4. RESOURCES FOR HOME MACHINISTS

      List resources and places to buy supplies for your home shop here.

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    5. HOBBY SHOWS & OTHER EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

      Post hobby, machinery, crafts and other shows and related events in this forum.

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      1. Tony Wells

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