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  1. Nubbles

    Creating a concentric reference surface on ER collet adapter

    I have a Sherline lathe and a Taig ER16 spindle adapter that threads onto the spindle of my lathe. However, because the differences of the Sherline and Taig spindle noses, the threads in the adapter don't start at the base, causing it to only engage one or two on the Sherline spindle: The...
  2. Nubbles

    Fitting Taig T-Nuts to a Sherline

    I have a Sherline lathe, but I recently ordered some accessories from Taig. I wanted their ER-16 collet adapter(1045ER), and to make shipping "worth it" I ordered their fly cutter(1224) and faceplate angle brackets(1036) just for fun. This is about the t-nuts that came with the faceplate angle...
  3. vtcnc

    Taig 3-1/4" Scroll Chucks on eBay

    These are chucks with a 1"-8 tpi spindle nose mount. http://ebay.us/ZB286j?cmpnId=5338273189
  4. J

    Sold my 7x14 and purchased a Taig lathe!

    Hello. I just got my taig lathe setup and really excited to start turning. I purchased this machine after deciding to sell my home and move to another state. Basically starting from zero in a small apartment but wanted to keep enjoying this hobby and get as much practice in as possible. I was...
  5. M

    Machining Custom Mold Ejection Pins?

    Greetings, I am trying to make an ejection system for my small aluminum molds with my Taig Mill, similar to what Mr. Socha does in this video (specifically the mold shown during 2:50 - 4:46): While his mold and ejection pins are made out of brass, he mentions that perhaps brass is not an...
  6. M

    Feeds And Speeds - Aluminum Facing With Carbide On Taig Cnc Mill

    Hello Machinists, I just purchased a Taig about five months ago, and am entirely self taught (using what I could find on the internet). I am cutting small molds out of 6061 aluminum. What is the optimum RPM, IPM, and DOC for a optimum surface finish using a carbide facemill? I understand...
  7. TonyL

    Contemplating My First Mini Metal Lathe Purchase

    Hi Folks: I am delighted to find this forum. I am looking forward to purchasing my first mini metal lathe. I am a penturner, but want to learn how to make small parts for pen turning as well as make pens out of metal. Basically, I just like making things. I am looking at Sieg, Taig, and...
  8. Forty Niner

    Pulley Set Needed; Aluminum 1 1/4" And 3 1/2 ", 5/8" Bore.

    Pulley Set needed. I've re-powered my Taig Lathe with a variable speed 2.5hp Treadmill permanent magnet DC motor. I'm using the MC-60 speed controller. Runs great and has a very wide speed range. I have it running now with the a Taig pulley set and belt, but would like to go to a wider belt...
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