The Taig Lathe and Milling Machine

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Web Name: The Taig Lathe and Milling Machine

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Jose Rodriguezhas a site that keeps growing and growing, truly a master of small shopequipment!I also have a number of his articles here: JoseRodriguez Bob Urso has awebsite of his miniature firearms, most are made with the help of Taigequipment. Alan Pinkus nowhas a page about his Taig Jim Eckman hasa webpage about his Taig. Trever Talberthas pages on his methods of pipe making with the Taig lathe. Tony Jeffreehas written some of the best "how-to" articles on making accessoriesfor the Taig, appearing in "Model Engineer's Workshop" and "Projects inMetal" magazines. On his page are articles on a "Comprehensive set ofdividing accessories for use with the Peatol/Taig lathe and mill", "Anearlier and simpler dividing head for the Peatol/Taig micro lathe", and"A Leadscrew for the Peatol/Taig lathe". Steven Noll has a greatpage on his glassblowing lathe made out of Taig parts. (Wayback machine link, his site now seems dead) AlSchoepp uses Gecko drivers on his CNC mill Rainnea Graphicshas a great site on their Taig CNC conversions. Steve Blackmore's Taig Mill HisCNC mill in the UK.Tyler Lane Pipes haspictures of his shop, with Taig. Peter Homannhas just started his informative Australian Taig site. He also sells anupgrade board for the Taig CNC Mill JAGWAL (Just aGuy with a Lathe) uses a Taig for his pipes. Vlad Krupin'sTaig Lathe page (also see his blog) James Steven's Companyis Creative Modeling and Prototyping, and they use a Taig mill. Sheldon Stokes hasa page about his CNC driver box. See also: pictures and movies of the Taig , andhome alignment toolsRon Thompsonhas a site up about his CNC work (he will be adding Taig stuff soon Ihope) Wil Heitritter has somegood pictures of his Taig mill and projectsFred Wilder's friend, Fast Karl theRobot's pages (Fast Karl was made with the Taig!)"Team Tier" uses a Taig mill fortheir robots. M.R. Field's Model Carscratchbuilding w/ Taig lathe pictures (I just cameacross it using Google, I think it's Martin Field? he has 2 pics in thePictures section.) Paul Breed's page oncutting balsa wing spars with the Taig mill.Michael Martinused a Taig to make parts for his locomotive. Steve's Pipe Smoking Pagehas many pictures of his Taig lathe making pipes and his Taig lathe CNCconversion.Pancerney Custom Cues hasa picture of his Taig CNC mill used on cutting cue inlays. Per Tidemann's Taig Lathe pagesHe uses his Taig for his wireless R/C video hobby.(check out his pageson that subject too!) Amateurrocket.netuses an old Taig lathe.Frankie Flood's Pizza Cutters madewith a Taig lathe.(alsoon the picturespage) He now has a blog.Alex Holden's Taig Milling Machine PicturesChris Abbott's Model Railroad blogDan Kautz's Hobbyists Machine Shop- New pages on the Taig CNC Mill GarEMaxton prototyped very cool puzzles on his Taig. Peter Tucker makeswhole miniature rooms with the aid of his Taig lathe and millingmachine Miche Meizner makes herfine jewelry with the aid of a Taig lathe. GlennGreico at the Ship Model Shop of the NauticalArchaeology Program Texas A M uses a Taig CNC milling machine. (see his homepage here with more stuff)Jim Lewis has a newpage up on his Taig Lathe Mods. Mike Estee has aphotoset on Flickr showing his portable disco ball built with the aidof a Taig mill. (also see "Studio Pr0n") Aaron Toney has a pageon his Taig lathe. Ron Cole boughta Taig CNC mill to build molds for his model caboose line. Peter Jensenmakes these Nixie Tube Clocks with his Taig.Greg McFaddenhas Taig Mill reports on his blog. Zsolt Szekely makesrings with his Taig lathe. Carbotron just bought aTaig mill to make Carbon Fiber Molds. Rob Tukham doesbeautiful miniture turnings with his Taig lathe.Ballbots converted aHarbor Freight Gear drive mini mill to Taig belt drive. Kyle Weems' Yo-yos, prototypingdone on the Taig Forrest Atkinson hasvideos of his projects on YouTube. Jenaro Rodriguez has ablog about his adventures with the Taig lathe. Ken Kelley has tons ofpictures (KMG folders) of his building a belt grinder with the Taigmill and lathe Brickarms just bought aTaig mill for mold prototypes of their aftermarket Lego weapons. Chris Ghent makes hisconcertinas with the help of his Taig. Steve Ciciora's SolderDispenser and Pick and Place with the Taig New Rail Models uses aTaig for making prototype injection molds, also see this fascinating forum thread.Jeremy Fix uses hisTaig for control knobs and such on his amplifiers and radios Dean Williams has agreat page on his Taig lathe and mill and various projects.J.R. Bentleyhas a great set of pages on his models and his beautiful Taig Lathewith which he made the models. He has a new set of pages up here as wellwith his more recent projects. JohnBear Ross has a page about using his Taig CNC millto prototype his wargaming miniatures Niels Jalling has a newpage up about his Taig/Peatol lathe which he uses for his excellentminiture work. David Robertson has apage up on converting a Taig Mill to variable speed Eugene Sargent'sOrrery, made with a Taig CNC mill. Amazing!PeterZicha's Taig Youtube VideosBlMartech'sTaig Youtube VideosNJMSolutions uses a Taig for their design andprototype work. Johnny's Taig LatheFrets on the Netuses a Taig Mill for their awesome custom guitar parts.DelOgren's homepageMatt Shumaker's E-bike project builtwith his Taig Mills"Luke Vader" Flickr Set ofTaig LatheMatt Wellhouser just gota Taig to work on his models.Michael Guslick has ablog now, some of his posts show his Taig projects. He also runs a paintball gun business.Patrick O'Keefe's Blog hasTaigprojects.Dennis Schissler's blog showshis awesome digital clock built with the help of the Taig CNC mill.WeiTerk Mok's CNC page shows off his Taigmodifications, also check out the jewelry he makeswith the mill.Precision Workshop hasa nicepicture of a heavily modified taig lathe.KenFerrell,Woodchuck Tools, sells woodturning tools made on his Taig mill.John Devost's puzzles and pens for sale.Athena Inlay just got a Taig CNCmill.AdamCollins started a blog about his adventureswith a Taig Mill.AndyRawson has a blog about robotics and his Taig Mill.Inform Lightworks usesa Taig for prototypingSonny Monicou's Bloghas many posts about his Taig millBob Smith makes manydifferent products for sale on his Taig MillDes Bromilow's Blogoften has ietms of Taig interest.Lewis Hein's Taig andMachining Pages.ZenToolworks Forum post by Sparky InexpensiveTaig Based 4th Axis.LeonHeller's Taig Lathe PageRob Hopeless' Blog withmany Taig mill projects.David Underwood's TaigMill and Home Shop Machining pages.Ed Miller's Taig Lathe Modifications,including a duplicator modification.MatthewBaker's CNCRouter with Taig Z-axis modification.D.M.Pipes Pipemaking tutorial using the Taig latheMegatasticFunatorium, many projects made using a Taig mill.Metaltronics uses a Taig headstockas a mill 4th axis to make gears.TechnitoysTaig Lathe Page.Justin Young uses a Taig Lathein his woodwind instrument repair business.AnniShades usesa Taig mill to make wooden eyewear (see this youtube video).ChalupyAcres Blog uses a Taig lathe.Ben Katz used found Taig parts to make a cool metal lathe.The Roller Coaster Project uses a Taig CNC Mill.Brian Huffaker powered his Taig lathe with a foot treadle.John Wall's Photobucket and Flikr accounts have many pictures of his A10C Warthog cockpit that used the Taig mill extensively (50 pcbs, 30 panels, etc)Spencer Stromberg uses a Taig cnc mill every day for my side business cutting plastic house numbers.Douglas Jones projects with the Taig lathe If you have created a page that has anything to do with the Taig Latheor Mill, don't be shy,let me know! Other Taig Links TaigToolsYour source for officialTaig information. Their CNC Division is Microproto.Taig has a new websiteshowing how they make some of their parts as well asdetails on their new powerfeed design.Videoon Youtube from Taig Tools showing adjustments and setup aswell as some products in development.Taigtools groups.io,now that Yahoo is limiting their yahoogroups and deleting old files, wehave moved the yahoogroup to groups.io A mailing list dedicated tothe Taig. PeatolNeed to buy a Taig lathe in the UK and Europe? The Taig is sold as the"Peatol" there. For the CNC mills, try the Model Engineer's Digital Workshop.TheTaig Lathe Tony Jeffree's Taig Lathe Book, New Edition, for 2020! Available in softback or for Kindle (Amazon link).Supertech isthe company that produces the Supercam software used on the Taig CNCmills. They have a series of web pages on their CNC conversions of theTaig and other machine tools as well. Lee Valley ToolsHave a beautiful two page spread of the Taig in their latest catalog.They manufacture wood turning rests and spur centers for the Taig intheir own shop. If you are thinking of freehand woodturning on theTaig, give their products a shot - or at least see how theirs are madebefore you make your own. CarterIndex Plate Kits. I am now offering an index platekit for the Taig. W.M.Berg sells 3M series belts(which are the series used on the Taig) in a variety of lengths from180mm to 750mm, as well as bearings, gears and other precisionmechanical components. They do have a minimum order of $50, so youcan't just buy one belt, but you'll find something else in theircatalog to fill out the order. OMWMetalcrafts sells a nifty ball turning tool(among other products) which will work on the Taig and other smalllathes. KENBOis the company run by my good friend Kent Rudisill, who makes a line ofquick change toolposts for the Taig, 6" Atlas and other small lathes,as well as doing general machining jobs in his incredibly welloutfitted shop. He is always interested in taking on work, no matterhow small or large. Also see:The KenboDremel Holder made by Kenbo. (February 22nd,2010)Cue man cueturning lathes which are made from Taig parts - if you want cue latheparts, buy them from him. Divisionmasteris Tony Jeffree's excellent CNC indexing system for constructing yourown dividing fixture.TheTaig Lathe A new book by Tony Jeffree availablethrough me in the U.S. and Canada. FisherMachine makes a 1/4" shank edge finder suitable forthe Taig milling machine. CNC Zone has aforum for the Taig CNC Mill Andrew Werby's Computersculpture.comis an excellent site selling advanced CAD/CAM software and CNCmachines. Peter Homann Designssells an upgrade board for the Taig CNC mill controller that has abunch of advanced features. EZ-Tram sellsthe "NanoTram" tool for tramming in the Taig and Sherline millingmachines, as well as other useful products. High Tech Systems LLCmakes a tooling plate for the Taig Milling machine and other smallmachine accessories Beallsells a collet chuck that can be adapted to the Taig Lathe. DeepgrooveSteppers and Taig dealer. New England Brass and Tool offersa Bison 3/4"-16 chuck that should fit the Taig. Accssories and Related Machine Shop Products I SellIn an attempt to fill some gaps in the small machine supplymarket, as well as showcase items made in the USA by smallmanufacturers I have started selling the items below. I have personallytested all items and stand behind them 100%.CarterIndex Plate Kits. 60 Hole and 40-50-60 hole indexplates for the Taig lathe. ReplacementTailstock Lever Arms. 8" long replacement leverarms for the Taig tailstock. Sherlineproducts: Rotary tables, CNCready rotary tables and tailstocks. SherlineRotary Table Right Angle Adapter for the Taig Mill.FisherMachine 1/4" Shank edge finders, other edgefinders, micro tapping guide, PEE DEE thread wires, magnetic bases,sine bars and magnetic chuck accessories all made in the U.S.A.MyEbay auctions, usually odd stuff. Aftermarket Product and BookReviews Product Reviews:FROGI have finished reviewing the FROG x-axis CNC powerfeed/threading unitfor the Taig (Updated October 3rd, 2001) Sadly FROG is out of business.KENBOHere's a review of the KENBO quick change toolpost for the TaigSPILLAGESpillage International makes many accessories (shell mill, clamping kitand grid plate, etc.) for the Taig and MaxNC Milling machines. Here aremy experiences with their tools KNAELL-MINIMECHA review of the innovative Knaell (Minimech) threading accessory forthe Taig (February 21st, 2002) JimShaulis Quick Change Toolpost A well made quickchange toolpost for the Taig (Oct. 27th, 2003) TheDivisionmaster A stand alone CNC rotary indexingattachment, made by Tony Jeffree (Nov. 4th, 2003) Robitekmakes clamping kits, nuts and wrenches for the Taigmilling machine, Here is a review of their clamping kit. (January 26th,2005) TheA2Z CNC Endmill Holder a screw on endmill holderfor the Taig milling machine (April 8th, 2005) HighTech Systems LLC Taig Milling Machine Tooling Plate atooling plate sub table for the Taig Milling Machine (May 3rd, 2005)They Have Changed the Design since the Review. TheBeall Tool Company Collet Chuck an ER32 colletchuck for the Taig and other lathes. (May 29th, 2005) LittleMachineShop.comhas a number of interesting accessories which work withthe Taig lathe and milling machine. (July 6th,2005) TSEngineering's Modular Vise for the Taig MillingMachine. An excellent and useful workholding solution. (July 27th,2005) Reviewof the TurboTaig Step and Direction Upgrade Board PeterHomann's Upgrade Board for older Taig controllers (March 10th, 2006) Tom BenedictReviews the TurboTaig Step and Direction Upgrade Board (March23rd, 2006) LittleMachineShop.comKnurling Tool Review (April 28th, 2006) Review ofthe Nanotram for the Taig Milling Machine (May5th, 2006) Book Reviews: TheTaig Lathe A guidebook by Tony Jeffree availablethrough me. Every Taig Lathe owner should read it!MachineShop Trade Secrets is a great new book full ofhelpful shop tips. (January 30th, 2005) MachineShop Essentials: Questions and Answers, 2nd Edition isa basic text on machine shop operations. (June 9th, 2008)CNCProgramming Handbook is an excellent and detailedbook about programming CNC machine tools. (February 21st, 2005)Machinery'sHandbook is the "bible" of the metalworkingindustry, here is my review. (March 2nd, 2005)WeldingFabrication and Repair: Questions and Answers, agood welding and fabrication book. (March 9th, 2005)Setup Reduction Through EffectiveWorkholding, an advanced jigand fixture design book (April 8th, 2005)Makemagazine, a new DIY magazine that straddles themechanical and digital worlds. (April 8th, 2005)WeldingEssentials: Questions and Answers, an excellentwelding textbook. (April 8th, 2005)EasyCNC, A Beginner's Guide to CNC, programming a CNCbenchtop mill, made easy. (October 1st, 2005)CNC Cookbook,a good text on designing and building your own CNC system.(July 1st, 2009)Machine ShopKnow-How and Welding Know-How, the latest books by FrankMarlow. (July 2nd, 2012)Want a product or book reviewed? Email me.Other related metalworking linksOther ManufacturersLathes, General Lathe Information Sherlinemakes a line of miniature machine tools, their web pagescontain volumes of interesting information. I sell some Sherline accessories on my Sherlineproducts page.Levin makessome of the best and most accurate small lathes available today, if youcan afford them! Myford,the Cadillac of home shop lathes. TonyGriffiths maintains a web site with informationabout many different types of metal lathes, well worth looking at ifone is shopping for a new or used lathe Mini-Lathe.comhas tons of info on the 7x10 /12/xx series of imported lathes.LoganActuator has information and parts for Loganlathes, as well as a useful tips section. CowellsSmall Machine Tools CNC, CAD, CAM LinksInstruction and Information CAD CAM EDM DROYahoogroup, if you have an interest in CNC machines, subscribe to thelist! LinuxCNC resources This is a good pageon the G2 and G3 G-codes "The Dreaded G2 and G3" Control of Stepper Motors TutorialTauseef's CNC Machining and R/CHelicopter Pages. This is the best set of pages ona beginner starting out with home shop CNC, learning and sharing whathe's learned. There are so many great pages on his site I can't believeit. You must visit his pages! Majosofthas a good set of pages on making a CNCengraving machine, also some software. Parallel Port Interfacing made Easy.A great little guide to the parallel port. MachineToolHelp.comCNC machine tool help and advice Dr. Matt Frank's CNC World(great stuff showing how to use an edge finder and findz-zero) Cutter Stop Rings,Great idea for tool presets with the new ER spindle, check out the restof hissite as well. Make plastic 3D models from CADdesigns using an automated "milling machine" Tips on Designing Cost Effective MachinedParts DavidMorrow's Benchtop CNC site, with great clocks! Fourth Axis' Flip Flop Wax, agreat way to fixture ring waxes! Excellent info. (alsosee their inside ring engraving calculator)DouglasVogt wrote this tutorial on drawing parts (a clockwheel) with Bentley Microstation.Guerrillaguide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting Software and Software Dealers("*" means Iuse the software myself, "**"means recommended by other users, even though I don't have muchexperience with it myself)Rhinois an excellent 3D NURBS surface modelling program, moderatelyexpensive but extremely powerful, it is what I use for all my CAD work.*Available also from Andrew WerbyBlender, a free solidmodelling program **Delta CAD isinexpensive and a bunch of people tell me it's great. ** CADdepot.comhas a lot of links to various software and downloads. gCAD3d, free CADsoftware FreeCAD.com,links to free CAD software Peter Eland's Free and Cheap CAD pagesArt of Illusion opensource 3D modelling software. Minos free 3D CAD Google Sketch-UpDraftitFree 2D CAD Solid Edge Free 2D Drafting Hobbing.com's Gear CAD LibraryFreeCad is a free CADprogram.DoubleCADis free.Truespace3D model software is free.Draftsight is a free CAD programfrom Dassault. Alibreis low cost 3D CAD123Dis Autocad's free suite of 3D modelling programs.Modelling, 3D scanning with just a digital camera.3DTinis a browser based modelling program. (Firefox, Safari and Chromeonly).OpenSCADis programming based 3D ModellerLibreCAD,a free Open Source CAD application for Windows, Apple andLinux.Gear Generator online SVG generator.CAM and Code Creation/EditingMeshcam and Meshcam Art,are great, inexpensive, programs for 3D milling, Meshcam Art alsoallows easy 3D model creation from bitmaps. *,**MadCAM is a CAM pluginfor Rhino. I have been using MadCAM in various versions for over 10 years. Great plugin. *"ACEconverter" a great little DXFto G-code Converter **Sheetcam is alow cost CAM program. **Vectricoffers a number of programs, VCarve ispopular for Text and Image Milling and all CAM work, Cut2D and Cut3D are low cost CAM alternatives.** GenGCode isfreeware written by Mark Thomas, and provides a great conversational Gcode environment. Thanks Mark! *Millwizard3D CAMDeskam isanother low cost CAM program, They also have DeskEngrave software forFree! Free Programs to Write G-Codeby Jon Elson Softsquad has a freeG-code editor with a lot of great features called "Codeshark Lite", aswell as other good programs. Discriminator CNC Editoris another low cost program. BlenderCAM module.Simple CNCseems to be heading to take the place of GenGCode, and the price ischeap, anyone used it? G Zero Mill seems tohave a free "home" version of their conversational CAM software OpenCAMfreeware CAM?G Simple 3 Axis Free CAM GCAM, GNU Computer AidedManufacturing open source package CamBam freeware CAMsoftwareCNCWrapper convertslinear axis G code to rotary axis G code. Looks handy!GearoticMotion generates CAD files and produces G-code for gears.Simple EMC Code Generators.Freemillfrom Vectric.FlatCAM is free PCB layout and CAM software.BobCAD/CAMMarginal CAD and relatively good CAM, I used to use it but nowuse MadCam. Make sure you find a discounted price, company uses the"used car salesman" method of sales. *Andrew Werby sells anumber of CAD and CAM programs including Visualmill, RhinoCam andDeskproto at competitive prices, and a good price on Rhino. * IMService is agreat seller of various CAD CAM software including DeskCNC and Vector,he has demo downloads. ** Dolphinis CAD and CAM, and offers a free CAD program for 2D drawings (UKwebsite)**Northland Multisoft hassome inexpensive CAD/CAM programs Mach 2 and 3 control software. Runs in WindowsXP/2000 and can be used with the latest Taig controller. An exceptionalprogram.*TurboCNC is aDOS machine control program that seems to be much better than the stockMPS2000 program. DAKEngineering hasa lot of other fun stuff as well! *KCam4 Aninexpensive machine control program. CNC Zeus isanother control program.GRBLis an open source CNC controller that runs on an Arduino.Online Raster to Vector File Conversionwhich is an implementation of: Auto-Trace Bitmapto Vector conversion freewareMarvinKlotz's Utilities are a collection of home shoporiented computer programs. CNC simulator,while a little funky to get running, is a really good free NC codeverification program WinTopo a freebitmap to vector conversion program, that will output a .dxf file. * Involute and Cycloidal Gear-WheelGCode Generator Looks useful.Scan2CNC which allowsyou to scan a line drawing and convert that to G-Code Single Stroke Engraving FontsNCPlot's Free Single Stroke EngravingConversion. Cutviewer is a powerful CAMtoolpath verification program.David Scanner, desktoplaser scanning with a line laser, alignment jig and webcam. Free demothat works ok.*Meshlab, useful for allsorts of mesh manipulation and conversion.*Inkscape, an open sourcevector drawing program, will output a dxf and has a great bitmap tovector function.*IntracadGrasp 3D Laser Scanning Alpha (free for now?).pstoeditis a Postscript and PDF conversion to other vector formatsprogram.Hershey Text, AnInkscape extension for single line Hershey engraving fonts (whichyou'll have to export as PDF and bring into your CAD program...)Hypr3D,A Cloud based 3D Scanning programMy3dscanner,AnotherCloud based 3D Scanning programFreeDOS, afreeDOS-compatible operating system that can be used to play games, runlegacy software, or support embedded systems (like TurboCNC)*Dan Mauch's Camtronicsis a great source for DIY CAD-CAM Xylotexsells machine controllers and has excellentsupport, Jeff is a frequent contributor to the Taig yahoogroup. I usedto use aXylotex controller on one of my Taig mills and it performed flawlessly.CNC on a Budgethas some cool products for the DIY CNC machine IMServicesells controllers and steppers and systems. CNC Electronicshas parts for larger CNC mills.GeckoDrive CNC stepperdrives, I now use G540 based controllers on both of my Taig mills.* OhmikronCorp hasBreakout Boards and a slew of excellent articles on CNC.Jameco Electronics, Xylotex kept sending me to their site forall the components I needed, so why not a link?*Newark electronics components.*Mouser electronics components.*Digikey electronics components.*AutomationTechnology, Inc. Stepper motors (used to be Keling).UC100 USB Motor Controller for those needing a USB option, this is the adapter Taig currently sells.General MachiningInformation, Links and InstructionResources: The Metal Web NewsThe ideal place to start searching for metalworking ideas and supplierson the web. Nuts and Bitshas a bunch of fun projects, the curtain rods are a greatexample of using form tools on a small lathe. eFunda hasscads of engineering resources and links. Bioanalytical Chemistry Research atThe Evergreen State College has a great page oftechnical notes, including a java based tap drill calculator. Long Island Indicator Servicehas an excellent site on repair and use of various indicators. Ernie's Massive Metal Links Listhas links to all sorts of metalworking pages. NewEngland Model Engineering Society has excellentarticles. Join them if you live in the area. Engineer's Edge has somegreat engineering data Carbide Depothas a good technical resource page TheHorology Website is the source for information andlinks about horology, clocks, and tools. Watchmaking hassome excellent information. WikipediaMetalworking Pat's Metalworking LinksThe Shaper Book Page,great info for you shaper nuts. Projects in Metal Blog ofFree Metalworking PlansVocational Information CenterMachining Resources Massive Link PageHobby-Machinist Forums.CNC Cookbook general resources page.Instruction: MIT Machine shop videoStartModel Engineering, a good site to introduce thehobby.Miscellaneous Mechanical LinksDavid Macmillanhas web pages devoted to "Delightful Machines". Anintellectual-mechanical feast for thebrain! Matt Keveneyhas a great page with animations of various steam engines The Gears Show isin Portland, Oregon. Varmint Al haswonderful pages on gunsmithing with his 7x10 mini lathe. TheSociety of Ornamental Turners is dedicated to theart of Ornamental Turning. Fuel Injection EnterprisesWouldn't you know, I have a motorhead neighbor next door who runs thisfuel injection testing business as well as racinga nitromethane dragster... Make Square Holes in Aluminum SheetMetal, an update and revision of an article I had published in Make Magazine years ago.Nick's Airgun Tinkering BlogI put up a a whole bunch of projects here.507Mechanical MovementsMachine Shop, Tool andMaterial Suppliers MSC has anenormous free catalog of metalworking supplies (an ideal place to buytoolbits etc. for the Taig) and they don't mind at all selling to thehome machinist.AmazonIndustrial and Scientific. Agood place to check prices against MSC and McMaster.Surplus Centerhas motors and other mechanical items. Reid Tool Supply is agreat place for some hard to find machine shop supplies. Ifyou are down in Roseburg, Oregon, HPS, my favorite used tool dealer islocated near the airport. Tell them I sent you. Discount Tools seem tohave good prices. American Carbideseems to have good prices, anyone have any experience with them? Bits Bits makes engraving cutters, wax millingcutters, end mills and has diamond drag engraving bits. Paul is a greatguy and runs an excellent company. A must for all wax carving andjewelry work on the Taig CNC mill. 2L Has someengraving tools. Stock Drive Productshas an online store, with prices, useful products great formaking small machines. Little Machine Shopsells small accessories for import Minilathes and Mills, some will fitthe Taig products. US Shop Toolshas low prices, haven't used them myself. Martin Model and Pattern sellsmodels, castings and will make castings for you.Brownell's GunsmithingSupplies (lots of hard to find tools even for non-gunsmithing...) Bal-TecPrecisionBalls McMasterCarr haseverything you need for machining andprojects. Really. MailingLists, WebBased Discussion Groups, Usenet GroupsEvery day there are more and more machine shoprelated forumsbeing created on the web. Here are a few of the longer lasting andbusier ones. For specific machines it is always a good idea to checkyahoogroups for dedicated forums. TaigtoolsYahoogroup dedicated to the Taig. CAD CAM EDM DROYahoogroup, if you have an interest in CNC machines, subscribe to thelist! 7x12 Yahoogroupfor 7xXX import minilathe users. Atlas CraftsmanYahoogroup for users of Atlas and AA lathes, Mills and Shapers. 9x20LatheYahoogroup for 9x20 lathe users. MaxNcYahoogroup for users of MaxNc machines and software. SherlineYahoogroup for Sherline users, lots of good info for Taig sized lathesand mills. The Modeleng Listis a worldwide mailing list about model engineering. Ganoksin.comis the site for the excellent and useful Orchid mailing list, the bestplace to exchange information on jewelry making on the web Chaski.org hasgreat message boards on machining topics Practical Machinist Machine ShopForum is another good web based group CNC Zone is aforum for different CNC software and platforms. TheHome Shop Machinist Machinist's Workshop forum from the Home ShopMachinist magazine. PipeMaker's Forums The Tinker's Guild Paintball Tech Forum3DCad Jewelry Forum Powell'sBookstore has an incredible selection of new andused technical and metalworking books. HomeShop Machinist, Projectsin Metal and Live Steam magazines. TEE publishingcarries many excellent books on Model Engineering GuyLautard publishes his own excellent books,including the "Machinist's Bedside Reader" series. MachiningBooks available throughAmazon.com Machine Shop Essentials: Questionsand Answers, a good basic machining text.

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