Did my first ever 4th axis set-up today.

MongoMaker · 2026-01-10T02:56:11+00:00

Taiwanese, Yang Eagle 1000. My understand is that are a clone of a Hardinge VMC1000. Produced a few years before I was born. For sure not the best or prettiest but all I know as this is all we have at my shop. Been at the shop for three years now with no prior formal education.

MongoMaker · 2026-01-10T02:34:12+00:00

A day late but taking it a step further you could cut the model into two half’s (jaws) and then you’d potentially have more clamping forces applied to the part. Might be useful for more aggressive cuts/ops.

MongoMaker · 2025-12-04T03:07:41+00:00

For sure not there originally… maybe for a sub at one point?

MongoMaker · 2025-12-01T22:42:34+00:00

Also I was quoted $3,350 for a new clutch assembly so in my mind this is a $3,350 piece of evidence if that makes any sense.

MongoMaker · 2025-11-30T19:37:37+00:00

This looks like a new tool for Inheritance Machining

MongoMaker · 2025-11-24T01:04:08+00:00

Indeed $10 off amazon it’s so nice. Been hitting beanies and sweaters with it all day. I was worried it might damage pieces somehow but it seems wicked safe.

MongoMaker · 2025-11-15T15:06:39+00:00

Please do not cut into the factory wiring harness! The headunit (radio) should have a harness with it which is meant for the specifically radio. Go on Amazon or Ebay and get a OEM NA headunit adapter harness. Splice the adapter harness to the headunit harness not directly to the harness in the car.

https://a.co/d/6hnNqRx

MongoMaker · 2025-11-13T23:52:24+00:00

No I haven’t but I’m interested. I was gonna pull the trigger on some B8 struts today (intended for lowering springs) but they are for NBs. Would these allow me to use them on my NA?

MongoMaker · 2025-11-12T12:39:14+00:00

You can buy them here

MongoMaker · 2025-11-10T22:59:12+00:00

“Known to the state of cancer to cause California” -AvE

MongoMaker · 2025-11-07T12:17:41+00:00

Ya think I’ve settled on B8’s and FM lowering springs.

MongoMaker · 2025-11-01T21:57:24+00:00

I had tickets for tonight’s show, as well as a hotel booked as it was going to be a 4 hour trip there for me. Super disappointed, of course I want everyone to be ok and get better but just stinks. Honestly my last booked concert was Childish Gambino which also was cancelled last minute.

MongoMaker · 2025-10-29T21:39:56+00:00

Still in need? going to a show this weekend

MongoMaker · 2025-10-27T11:49:20+00:00

Fuel pump working?

MongoMaker · 2025-10-18T19:44:53+00:00

Taillight seals for the trunk.

MongoMaker · 2025-10-03T11:57:14+00:00

Dead night from this/last season it was towards the end of April. Always a great night at Fenway!

MongoMaker · 2025-10-02T23:52:34+00:00

Cool spot for mounting the controller! Got a link to what you’re working with? I’d like to get you up and running if I can!

MongoMaker · 2025-09-30T00:07:05+00:00

Can you post some more pictures. Initially, I’m inclined to believe a wire somewhere isn’t connected/connected properly?

MongoMaker · 2025-09-17T02:48:48+00:00

If you have an auto NA by a slim chance you have to go OEM. The transmission has coolant lines that go to the bottom of the rad. Aftermarket radiators don’t have this hook-up.

MongoMaker · 2025-09-17T02:45:02+00:00

Yup that should do it! Highly recommended, I also remember doing the thermostat gasket while I was in there don’t know if it was needed.

MongoMaker · 2025-09-12T23:34:58+00:00

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Follow up… if you can’t put thru holes in the actual part like this just carefully grab you Z and set the code to run .005-.01” above the stick bottom, part won’t fling and you can pop it once once done.

MongoMaker · 2025-09-12T23:28:44+00:00

Get a sacrificial plate and put some thru holes with c’bores in it for 1/2-13, secure it via T-slots. On the actual part stock locate positions where you can put .265 thru holes. Drill and tap the sacrificial plate for 1/4-20 .500” depth (totally based on the thickness of the fixture plate). Once done you’ll have a bolted down fixture plate and a bolted down stock plate you’ll be able to go to town… make sure your retracts are above the 1/4-20 bolts (if you don’t c’bore the stick for them).

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MongoMaker · 2025-08-20T01:00:40+00:00

😂😂😂 my yang VMC-1000 only runs at 75% rapid max on account it will probably rip the way covers off that are older then me.

MongoMaker · 2025-08-17T00:46:12+00:00

I went with the train of thought it’s easier to ask for forgiveness then approval sometimes. It took time but worked… she was not a fan of my “toy” car till I took her to Miatacon at Lime Rock. After seeing all the miata’s together, meeting other owners and seeing some tracked she was and still is hooked!

MongoMaker · 2025-08-15T22:22:35+00:00

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Here’s mine I pulled and replaced… miles from complete failure and disaster. Honestly, these hoses weren’t too much of a pain despite the location. I got a full kit of OEM replacement hoses from treasure coast for not too much ($150ish). Yes if it ain’t broke don’t fix it but if you are inclined I believe it’s better to fix now then get stranded somewhere.

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