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I have no doub't that a camera such as what you can buy as an add on for you computer could be interfaced with a hawkeye, and you can watch it on your laptop. Put it on a disc, or email it

Quote: Originally Posted by Wayne Shaw Pete, Maybe the belt (s) are taking a "set" while they set and it takes a time to loosen up? Just a thought. Waynes response is probably the answer. When you are not using the lathe, move the belt tension lever from the left to the top or to the right. This will take the tension off the flat belt. The Vee belt will not be a problem. With a 110V single phase motor you will give some...

Think of all the problems and fun you could have with material removal with wire EDM trying to do the same job just to get a straighter hole? Think barrels cost plenty now? I pretty well satisfied on what the barrel makers turn out now.

Finished at 26".

Quote: Originally Posted by Bnhpr Pete, You don't need three phase power to run a 3 phase motor. The VFD (variable frequency drive) can split the phase for you. Although.......wiring one isn't for the hobbyist. A variable speed lathe is a wonderful thing, but not practical for an occasional user. I'd call Gilman electric in Bangor and they can help you, or lead you to someone that can. Your motor can likely be repaired for...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pete Wass I will look into this. A friend showed me his endless belt he had made from an automotive serpentine belt. It looked good. I guess it must have been a project from a How To site. I can easily do 220 but there is no 3 phase power near where this lathe is located. The power cord is rather big for this machine and it is plugged into a socket that has nothing else plugged in. I'll see about a motor....

tr, I don't think any of us can answer your question. Butch

The total no panic epoxy clincher. If you do bugger up and glue the parts together..... here's a no-panic tip. Epoxy can't stand heat. As far as I know, all epoxies melt at fairly low temperatures. The first maybe 20 bedding jobs I did I had several which scared me. My normal thing was, get it all done then stand back and worry... "did I remember to grease the screws?" Is the mag box fully released?"...

NesikaChad, I see you use a floating reamer holder also. What method do you use to get bore alignment prior to doing the cutting? Always looking to learn more!

Quote: Originally Posted by Boe I have been using a hawkeye borescope for about 11 years now in my shop to inspect rifle barrels. Does anyone else make cameras for the hawkeye? Called Hawkeye today their setup is 3,500. I just want to use a video monitor to look at the bore instead of the eyepiece, Or would I be better off getting another borescope set up for this? Any recommendations? Thanks Boe If nothing specific to your Hawkeye borescope...