What oil should I use for my lathe?
How do you lubricate a lathe? Pivotal spindle bearings are lubricated by removing the small headless set screws. Start by flushing the bearings generously with lubrication. You should be aware that the plugs need to be reinserted after this to protect the interior. In terms of frequency, you will need to make sure you lubricate…
Are lathe mill combos any good
Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 07:38 pmWhat are lathe mill combos? A lathe mill combo is a combination of a lathe or lathe mill. They combine lathe and milling capabilities into one machine. They are good for relatively small jobs. They are generally less efficient than having two separate machines. Lathe Mills are…
What size pipe for harbor freight dust collector
Last updated on February 9th, 2022 at 06:33 pmDust collection systems often fail because of poorly designed ductwork designs. It is tough to find the correct information surrounding proper pipe sizes. This makes beginners more likely to choose the wrong pipe to run. Using proper pipe sizing can result in complex calculations involving many variables….
Can a furnace blower be used as a dust collector?
What is a furnace blower? A furnace motor is a mechanism that operates within a typical home HVAC system. The engine is designed to push hot air through vents. It comes online mainly while the heating system in the home is in use. These versatile fans can also blow cold air through the same ducts….
Can I vent my dust collector outside?
Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 10:45 amWhat is venting a dust collector? Venting your dust collector helps create negative pressure inside of it, which pulls the dust and debris out of the machine. Negative pressure in a dust collector causes suction at the machine’s outlet. This can cause difficulties by pulling more dust…
