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Is anyone else using ChatGPT or other AI for engineering design support?

Yeah thats what bothers me. I suspect the bore has become work hardened. When I purchased the machine 25 years ago, there was evidence of some brutality, and one area in particular was the tailstock. The previous user had a collection of MT2 large diameter drills. Judging by the galled and...

My old girl turned 60 this year. She was built in 1964 and still does the job! But the tailstock is quite sloppy - the barrel and sleeve are worn, and when the cotter is tightened, the barrel moves horizontally by a couple of thou. It has a Morse 2 internal taper which is also damaged and...

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I have a smaller Dickson toolpost for 3/8"-1/2" tooling, made by Emco Maier. I also have a larger Dickson toolholder for 5/8" tooling, but no toolpost for it. I'm not certain about the origin of this one. If you like, I could measure them up for you.

Esso - "Put a Tiger in your Tank" campaign - everyone had a tiger tail hanging out of their gas cap. When was that? 70s ?

Still have all of mine! Some parts given to me when I was about 8 and I still use it!

Wrapping parcels with brown paper and string Hand cranking the motor on a frosty morning

Yep - the thermistor is broken/disconnected and probably the heater cartridge is damaged too. Replacements are $10 for a set from Amazoom. Can you remove the tip or is that welded in place? It also looks like there's some physical damage to the grey shroud.

Ah, I am so sorry to hear that. They are such precious and loving friends and missed so deeply.

They offer "multiplanetary" shipping too. Hope its free.

I replaced my drawbar some time ago, but I did not notice that the replacement was about 5mm longer than the original. After some time, tooling was not seating properly in the quill and it took some digging to find out why. Basically the sleeve bushing was just a little short and whacking on...

They are solidly made with a 3/8" beech front, and 3/16 plywood bottoms and sides. Nothing is loose or badly fitted, the parts are smooth and finished with a clear varnish. Not a Gerstner by any means but these drawer stacks are quite substantial and attractive. I keep my reamers in one...

Artist paint & brush drawers - 1/2" to 1" deep. About 16" x 12" x 5". Amazoom $45

Maybe. Post good pics.