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Richard King - KING WAY SCRAPING CONSULTANTS
www.handscraping.com A forum for people who would like to learn about machine reconditioning and scraping by Richard King. Come here to find out when a class is near you.
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PLASTIBLOCKS
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TouchDRO - The DIY DRO Project
www.yuriystoys.com This forum is the home of TouchDRO on Hobby Machinist. Yuriy's products are DIY DRO projects, plans and software that you can use to bring DRO to your hobby machine shop.
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Dayton CNC Products
www.daytoncncproducts.com This Commercial sub-forum is operated by Jake2465 owner of Dayton CNC Products. Jake is offering a line of miniature low-profile fixtures and clamps for small businesses and hobbyists alike. Check out his forum and ask questions!
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P&B Grinding and Machine
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CAD Drafting & Design Services - Flow Network, LLC
Provide services and consultation on 3D modeling, drafting, part and assembly design. I utilize Fusion360 and Draftsight to create 3D models, 2D prints and digital files for your personal projects.
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THE PROJECTS AREA
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MODERATOR PROJECTS
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PROJECT OF THE DAY --- WHAT DID YOU DO IN YOUR SHOP TODAY?
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PROJECT PLANS & DRAWINGS
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SHOP-MADE TOOLING
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WELDING & CASTING
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THE MAIN DISCUSSION SECTION In this category are the main topics of machining, along with the General Forum, Questions and Answers, Drawing and Layout, Electrical, and other major issues.
GENERAL HOME MACHINE SHOP DISCUSSIONS
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A BEGINNER'S FORUM (Learn How To Machine Here!)
This forum is for beginners and newbies to learn the skills they need to begin in hobby-machining. Do not be afraid to ask anything you want to know in here.
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ALL ABOUT MAKING GEARS & HOBBING
This forum is all about making gears and hobbing.
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ABOUT METAL FINISHING, SANDBLASTING & COATING
Interested in metal finishing. sandblasting, anodizing, plating, painting, powder coat or just polishing? Let's discuss finishing touches to the metal here.
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ALL ABOUT 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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ALL ABOUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES
This is our electrical section for discussions of power options for your machines & home shop. If you want to know about wiring, motors, VFDs and other devices, this is the place to ask.
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ALL ABOUT MACHINE ACCESSORIES
Ask about rotary tables, dividing heads, indexers, vises and the like in this forum.
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ALL ABOUT MACHINE RESTORATION & WAY SCRAPING
Learn methods of restoring a machine to new or better performance through precision scraping of ways in this forum!
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ALL ABOUT 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.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Get Help Fast Here!)
An open question and answer format for ALL issues that have to do with hobby machining. For questions on specific makes of machines, please go to the machine forum.
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ALL ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES & EQUIPMENT
Safety is important in the shop. Please use this sub-forum to discuss safety and safety devices required in the shop.
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TOOL JUNKIES - TOOLS & TOOLING (Love Tools? This Is Your Forum)
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GENERAL TYPES OF METALWORKING MACHINES This section is for discussing different types of metalworking machines rather than specific manufacturers, which is the next section.
ASIAN LATHES & MILLS
General discussions & questions on asian-made lathes & mills.
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DRILL PRESSES
Discuss issues relating to drill presses.
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SHOP PRESSES
Discuss issues relating to shop presses in this forum.
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HORIZONTAL SAWS & BANDSAWS
We all have a horizontal saw (4x6) or band saw in our shops. Here is the place to discuss these tools.
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MINI-LATHE & MINI-MILL INFORMATION
Whether it is a 7x10, 9x12, or 11x26, discuss any issues on mini-lathes and mini-mill counterparts in this forum.
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SHAPERS & THEIR USES
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3D PRINTERS
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WATCHMAKER'S & CLOCKMAKER'S LATHES
Discuss any issues dealing with watch & clockmaker's machines in this forum.
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SPECIFIC MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE TOOLS
For discussions of specific manufacturers, and their machines. If you need help with a particular machine, parts, manuals, or other assistance, this is the place. Some forums contain sub-forums which are a "knowledge base" containing documentation you will find useful. If you do not see your brand here, check "Less Popular Manufacturers".
ATLAS, CRAFTSMAN, DUNLAP & AA
Discuss any issues dealing with Atlas & Atlas-Clausing lathes, drill presses, mills, etc. in this forum.
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BOXFORD, MYFORD, DENFORD VICEROY, EMCO & UNIMAT MACHINES
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BRIDGEPORT MACHINES INC. & B'PORT CLONES
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BURKE-US MACHINE TOOL & BARKER MACHINES
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CHARTER OAK AUTOMATION MACHINES
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CLAUSING, COLCHESTER, JOHANSSON & BANTAM
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DECKEL AND DECKEL TYPE MILLS
Dismiss Deckel and Deckel-type Mills Here!
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ENCO, MSC & VECTRAX
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GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC.
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HARBOR FREIGHT, CENTRAL MACHINERY & BUSY BEE
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KEARNEY AND TRECKER
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LODGE & SHIPLEY
Discuss Lodge & Shipley equipment here
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MONARCH MACHINE TOOL CO.
Discuss any issues dealing with Tormach, Monarch, and Standard-Modern machines in this forum.
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RIVETT LATHES
Discuss any issues dealing with Rivett machines in this forum.
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SCHAUBLIN, MIKRON, POLAMCO, & MISAL
Discuss any issues dealing with Schaublin, Deckel, Mikron, Smart & Brown, Polamco
Misal and other similar European machines here
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SHELDON LATHES
Discuss any issues dealing with Sheldon, Logan & Rockwell machines in this forum.
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SHERLINE, TAIG, TITAN & SIEG MINI-MACHINES
Discuss any issues dealing with Sherline, Taig & Sieg mini-machines in this forum.
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SMITHY & OTHER 3-IN-1 MACHINES
Combination Mill/Drill/Turn with these machines
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SOUTH BEND LATHE WORKS
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TORMACH CNC
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VAN NORMAN MILLS & LATHES
Discuss any issues dealing with Van Norman & Cincinnati heavy iron in this forum.
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VARIOUS OTHER BRANDS OF MACHINERY
Discuss any issues dealing with brands of machines not covered by the other forums.
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RESOURCES FOR HOBBY-MACHINISTS
CAN I BORROW A BOOK?
A forum for loaning, selling and discussing your old machining-related books.
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CAN YOU MAKE SOMETHING FOR ME?
You need a part or some tooling. You can't or don't want to make it. Maybe someone here can do it for you.
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CAN YOU HELP ME FIND SOMETHING?
Are you looking for a part for your machine? A particular accessory? Ask in this forum.
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POST YOUR GROUP'S EVENTS HERE
Post hobby, machinery, crafts and other shows and related events in this forum.
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MACHINE PICKUPS & RIGGERS AVAILABLE & NEEDED
Request help or offer transport for picking up and/or moving machinery not local to you.
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MENTORS & APPRENTICES -- SIGN UP HERE TO GIVE HELP OR RECEIVE HELP!
H-M is all about HELPING OTHERS. If you are willing to MENTOR someone less experienced in your area, please sign up here!
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METALS EXCHANGE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
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METALWORKING CLUBS & GROUPS
A listing of area metalworking clubs. Add your club here!
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PLACE CRAIGSLIST, MARKETPLACE, OFFER UP, ADS HERE
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PLACE EBAY ADS HERE
Place EBAY ads of interest to hobby-machinists in this forum!
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PLACE OTHER AUCTION SITE LISTINGS HERE
Place ads other than Ebay or Craigslist Here
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WEB DEALS, COUPONS & DISCOUNT CODES
Visit this forum to save money on your purchases!
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THE MEMBERS' AREA
Pass Around Box Forum
Contains all threads for the The Hobby Machinist Pass Around Box group
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LAYOUT & BUILD A HOME SHOP
This is long time coming. Have you built or are you building a home shop? Let us see how you did it!!
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MEMBERS' WEB SITE LINKS (Post Your Site Link Here)
Members of Hobby-Machinist, list your personal (non-commercial) web site in this area so that others can visit your site.
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OUR SHOPS AND THE SPACES WE WORK IN (Shop Photos)
Where do you do your machining work? No, don't just tell us, SHOW us!
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REGIONAL MEMBER GROUPS (You May Want To Join These!)
These are social groups of members who have something in common. You may want to join. Check them out.
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THE MEMBERS' HANGOUT (OFF-TOPIC Discussions)
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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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THE PRAYER CHAPEL - PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED
This site is not just a site, it is a community of friends. 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). This is non-denominational. Everyone just needs a hand sometimes. Let's give it to them.
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SERVICES WANTED / OFFERED
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THE TRADING POST
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