tooling

I recently got some Kwik Switch 200 adapters, end mill holders, collets, chucks, etc. it’s a great idea and implementation for quick tooling changes, especially since the tool height is preserved between changes. I’m adding a riser to the knee mill since there is a bit of Z height...

Hello Hobby Machinists! Today is my first official post on this forum. Up to this point I have been a lurker skimming tricks and tips where I can for my home shop. I've always been an operator of those slightly disappointing Chinese import machines (mostly Grizzly) and although they do the job...

Did a quick 4-5 hour walk-through at Eastec in West Springfield, Mass. on Wednesday. Thought I'd share a couple of photos of things that might be of interest to Hobby-Machinist members: Aloris Tool Holders Numberall Model 40B Lettering Press Behringer Power Hacksaw Of course, there...

I am a pharmacist by trade and have never used a milling machine before. I decided to buy this mill mostly to help slot guards for my knife making hobby and for some other projects I have planned like crossbow parts and sterling engines. I know it's been done before, but I'd like show a bit of...

Morning guys, Hobby guy here so I need advice. I purchased a set of Shars soft jaws for a 6" Union 4 jaw chuck I had laying around the shop. So I roughed out the pocket I need and I seem t be having a problem finishing it. I tried a carbide insert tooling, HSS and both seem to dull out quickly...

I am new to machining and have a question on insert tooling. I have a south bend 9A fairly tight in good condition. Is quality insert tooling a wise move or stick with HSS I can sharpen well and have no problems making cutters just wondering if it will like em or if it is best to stick with HSS...