Re: [Emc-users] OT - Ford diesels

2012-08-04 Thread k...@gmail.com
I love diesel cars, and I have driven VW diesels since 1985 (only 3 of them). It's crying shame what restrictions they have imposed on USA diesel cars. They've overcomplicated a once elegantly simplistic design that was years ahead of anything else on the road (and NO computers or batteries require

Re: [Emc-users] C Axis in Lathe

2012-07-04 Thread k...@gmail.com
Wow, that's cool.but all I wanna do is index to drill and chamfer a cross hole in a small 'hitch pin'. Simple stuff comparatively, but a lot less work in the lathe instead of a second operation in a mill w/ indexer dk Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Years

[Emc-users] C Axis in Lathe

2012-07-04 Thread k...@gmail.com
Ah! I should have read the latest posts! Guess it's referred to as A axis not C ?? -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how

[Emc-users] C Axis in Lathe

2012-07-04 Thread k...@gmail.com
Searched Youtube and Google for any info or examples of the use of C axis in Lathe but found nothing. Any one using it and how well does it work? Thanks! dan k -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will

[Emc-users] OT-Retrofitting machines

2012-05-12 Thread k...@gmail.com
There is a bit of talk on some machine shop forums, arguments perhaps, that retrofitting a machine is a waste of time. And that it's time and money well spent to just buy a good used machine and move on with making money with it. Any comments on this from the list? dk -

[Emc-users] Using a PC in extended temperature ranges and mobile application

2011-07-17 Thread k...@gmail.com
If you go with a standard PC motherboard, I would get a can of clear lacquer and apply 2 coats to both sides of the board and components. I have aging industrial electronics in my shop that get weird in summer when humidity peaks. I have successfully eliminated -some- of the weirdness by sealing ou

Re: [Emc-users] Seeking ideas how to sync an AC generator to 60 HZ average.

2010-11-24 Thread k...@gmail.com
I have researched this subject over the last 10+ years. And I know a couple people that have tried limited phases of this experiment as well. My conclusion is, if do not have enough hobbies and too much free time, adding 'home shop power station' to the list might be fun. But there is no savings to

[Emc-users] ALL members in New York State.....looking to share ideas and network

2010-07-19 Thread k...@gmail.com
Hello I am located in Upstate New York and wish to connect with any and all members that might be near me. I am interested in retrofitting several machines with EMC and would like to share ideas and info, questions,etc. I have a machine shop and can offer services to make motor mounts, etc if requi