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Volume 1
Computer codes
Please note that this are not complete programs just program segments serving as examples.
Listing 1: Parabola shapes
Listing 2: Ball/spherical shapes
Manual CNC system
Slicing Tables Vol.1 (PC word file)
Linkes to websites as given in vol. 1 (all these links were working properly Jan 2012)
Chapter 2 English to metric conversions
http://mdmetric.com/tech/cvtcht.htm
http://industrial-enclosures.com/html/conversion-mm-inch.html
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/inches-mm-conversion-d_751.html
Chapter 5 What lathe should I purchase?
http://www.grainger.com Optimum bench lathe, 8” swing over bed, 15” between centers, 13/16” spindle bore
http://www.northerntool.com SHOP FOX Lathe, Model# M1016, 6” swing over cross-slide, 21” between centers, 5” 3-jaw chuck, ¾” spindle bore. They do offer an entire serious of small, medium, and large size lathes and mills.
http://www.benchtop-lathes.com/ They offer a large collection.
http://www.harborfreight.com/ 8” x 12” Precision Benchtop Lathe
http://www.sears.com Bolton Tools, Metal Lathe - CQ9325A
http://www.lathes.co.uk/index.html Includes a long list of various lathe types with detailed product descriptions.
http://proxxon.com/us/ Lathe PD 230/E which appears to be quite similar to the Sherline system.
http://www.taigtools.com/ Benchtop lathes, mills, accessories compatible (?) with the Sherline system.
Chapter 7 Cutting tools (vol. 4 details how to machine tool posts etc.)
http://www.mcmaster.com/
http://www.grainger.com/
http://www.harborfreight.com/ (They offer a good and less expensive set of brazed carbide cutting tools.)
http://www.littlemachineshop.com
http://stores.homestead.com/WaldenSpecialties/StoreFront.bok
http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/HomeServlet
http://www.eisc.com/morse/catalog.html
http://www.discount-tools.com/CATALOG.htm
Chapter 8 Sources for various materials in small amounts
http://www.metalsdepot.com/
http://www.onlinemetals.com/
http://www.industrialmetalsales.com/
http://sherline.com/online.htm
http://kmac-distribution.com/
http://www.mcmaster.com/
http://www.smallparts.com/
Purchasing plastics is more difficult. Perhaps try out the following sources:
www.online.metals.com
www.eplastics.com
http://www.professionalplastics.com/
For machinable wax, try this:
http://MSCdirect.com
http://www.machinablewax.com/
http://www.flexbar.com/
Searching the web regularly by utilizing typical search engines such as
http://www.yahoo.com/
http://www.google.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_search_engines
Chapter 11 Safety notes can also be found on various web sites, a few links are given here.
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/lathe_safety.htm
http://www.zeraware.com/
http://www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_a_lathe.htm
http://www.fricknet.com/lp/safety_posters.php?gclid=CPTW6ZfFhaYCFQTNKgodFQoIpA
Safety products can also be purchased on-line, for example, perhaps look at:
http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/product/magnifying_safety_glasses_magnifying_safety_glass
Chapter 21
http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/mlathe2.htm
Chapter 22 Machining Morse tapper, see also vol. 2
http://www.woodturners.org/tech_tips/morse_taper_sizes.htm
http://www.beautifuliron.com/mttaper.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_taper#Morse
Chapter 27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thys6bqTmCc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9tIlCVm12Q
Chapter 33
http://www.engineersedge.com/calculators/machine-design/press-fit/press-fit-calculator.htm
http://www2.basf.us/businesses/plasticportal/pp_techRes_tools_en.html
http://grizzly.com/products/G8748
Chapter 39
http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/mlathe2.htm
Chapter 42 CNT systems etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TurnedChessPieces.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcGHtI9Lql4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kajCOxdww0
We will improve on this web site as soon as we find the time (somehow) to do so.