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  1. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    There's a mill near me that looks like a really good deal. I just don't have any place to put something like that. He want's 1500.00 or best offer.
  2. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Yea, I was thinking that. The main purpose is for precision drilling and no more guestimations! I imagine once I'm able to pick up a bench top mill, this one will end up in my kid's garage.
  3. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Had to do a little cleaning, filing, and paint removal. I also had to remove a lip on each of the threaded rods so the handles would go on. The casting is a little rough, as others have said, but it works good.
  4. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Another piece of the puzzle showed up today. An X - Y table for my drill press, and it is heavy. I've been wanting to add one for a while now for precision drilling. Do you think I can do light milling with it??
  5. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Thanks Tony. David, That mill is insane!!
  6. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Yea, it has limited options on it, but I figured it would be a good entry for me. Kind of wish I would have bought one with a gear selector and threader feed now. I'm looking at littlemachineshop.com for optional add on parts for this one. Maybe even a standard lead screw? I'm going to have to...
  7. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Doing quite the upgrade Tony! I also haven't made any progress on my Cub, due to distraction! I've added an RPM kit, a chip plate, and a QCTP to the lathe. I've been learning a lot as well. This mini lathe seems to like about 1000 rpm on aluminum. My first project was a new shorter spindle...
  8. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Nice upgrade!
  9. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Now you can show us some pics of that new machine!!
  10. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Sounds like your old mill needs a new home??
  11. Stevendavis

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looks like it will be a little tricky!
  12. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I'm probably going to end up with the re-saw fence at some point. Here's the Shop Fox version that you can probably make work...
  13. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Thanks Tony, and me too!
  14. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Thanks Mike!!
  15. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Finished product. I have not yet glued it in because I'm still debating on whether or not to do the elevators at this point.
  16. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Final sanded the parts.
  17. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Built a hinge drill guide for drilling the hinges in. I've learned the hard way not to try and freehand it.
  18. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    I'm going to use the Robart hinges. I ended up putting them in the elevators after a couple tries with the others and they are still holding up. I like to use Gorilla Glue on them as well.
  19. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Thanks Mike!
  20. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Fit turned out good. I just have to hinge and final sand before I get some covering on them and glue the fin in. Down the road, I'm planning on doing a full scratch build on a UCD 60.
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