A BEGINNER'S FORUM (Learn How To Machine Here!)

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A Boring Primer
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Models for grinding HSS Lathe Tools
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Apprentice or New to the trade machinist . What should I have to start ?
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DIY Rivet Set for steel tubular rivets
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Surface Feet Per Minute (SFM)
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) Symbols Reference Guide
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Common Machine Shop Abbreviations
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Blueprint Symbols
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Machinist Terms
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Total Indicated Runout (TIR)
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Sheer, notcher, brake
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Pedestal grinder
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MIT Milling machine
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MIT Lathe
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Drill press
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Parts layout
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Measurement
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Metal cutting physics
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Shop Safety
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How to use a milling machine
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How to Use a Lathe
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What are the parts of a lathe machine?
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Parts of a Lathe
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Our New Video Channels
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Mit Videos Essential Machining Skills
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--> Introduction To The Milling Machine
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Introductory Pdfs
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Pdf On Lathe From Mit
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--> More Basic Information On The Lathe
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--> Introduction To The Metalworking Lathe
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Carbide Insert Chart
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H - M Downloads - Navigation And Use
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How to drill larger holes?
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DRO test
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Technical Ted
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Cleaning steel parts to prepare for cold-blue
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I need thread sizing help
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Accuratly bore the ID of a 6 inch OD aluminum gear from 3 1/2 to 4 5/8?
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Skinny Bushing?
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Howdy! - Where to find a used small knee mill?
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Tailstock chuck mount
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X axis power feed question.
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Making some screw less vise hold downs
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Tooling Selection
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Fly Cutter questions
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First "Complex" Machining Project
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Slitting saw kerf question
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Norppu
Using lathe with safety on mind
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andrewgr
4" diameter 1018 steel
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MrWhoopee
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Surface Plate
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9x20 Lathe Longitudinal lever jams while cutting
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Can't Understand What A Tool Post Grinder Is Good For?
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Use of a 50 degree faced tool?
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mmcmdl
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JustMe3
Specifications for metric pipe thread
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Jim F
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Another beginner's mistake
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Lathe Material
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How would one mill the plastic overmold height of a thick USB3 connector?
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