
Machining wood in Haas VF2 - Practical Machinist
Mar 11, 2009 · I have to machine a bunch of 2x12, 2x10, 8x8 and 6x6 lumber (Douglas Fir) for my own project, a backyard pergola. It would be so much easier to just program cutouts and hole …
Did old-school riggers use pipe rollers or wood rollers?
Jan 15, 2010 · Did old-school riggers use pipe rollers or wood rollers? I ask since pipe is definitely slippery, expensive, and heavy. Wood is more forgiving, and less likely to take a bend, or allow …
wooden a frame teepee hoist - Practical Machinist
Oct 23, 2003 · once upon a time i made a 4x4 wood a frame to use with chain hoist to unload my 1800 lb nardini lathe from back of pickup. worked marvelously. it was simply 4pcs of 12' 4"x4" …
Crate or Shrink Wrap to ship a Machining Center?
Mar 30, 2007 · My 13k forklift is right at capacity so I have to lift this from the back instead of the side due to the load center. If I have it go out resting on 6x6 lumber they should be able to …
making U shaped brackets - Practical Machinist
Dec 30, 2020 · I have an opportunity to get into supplying U shaped saddles for deck beams and posts. The material is 3/16" mild steel, four different sizes to fit 4x4 and 6x6 lumber. One short …
Removing table and saddle as a unit safely. - Practical Machinist
Nov 24, 2014 · I am going to try to remove the saddle and table as a unit, set them on some 6x6 lumber and then separate them on the floor before taking them to have the turcite replaced …
6" steel pipe for lathe risers? - Practical Machinist
May 23, 2013 · Way way cheaper and no welding would be pieces of 6X6 lumber sawed to length. If you want a recess this is a quick job in the four jaw, though it would just be four corners …
Can I use green lumber? - Practical Machinist
Feb 7, 2019 · 6x6 bed frame? Does your wife weigh more than your pickup truck? Somebody had to ask that. Green lumber can work fine IF you have a ton of woodworking experience …
Insulating Walls on Morton Pole Barn - Practical Machinist
Aug 27, 2002 · 9' centers with 6x6 poles I have a storage shed that we built last yr coming down when this project is ready anyway, and it has oodles of 4x6 and 6x6 by 14' poles under it that I …
Member and Shop Photos | My Little Playpen - Practical Machinist
Jun 22, 2007 · A piece of 6x6 lumber running from front to back would do a good job. A steel frame would be even better, because it won't compress like wood does over time. By the looks …