Recent content by ChazzC

Metal & Plastic Stock (More Labels!!) Didn't reorganize, just re-discovering, so I added labels: I kind of knew what was in each bin/box, but this may make it easier.

I'm going to call KBC on Monday to see if they will add one of these to a back order that I've waiting for. On second thought, maybe I'll get several so I can sell them on eBay at a substantial profit (only US$11.95 from KBC, although their shipping can be high): Since mine will be new, I...

I worked with a Mormon family back in the 90’s and the Father would frequently say “pound salt” when others would say “sand:” guess it was a Utah thing?

Ok; back in post #12 @Jwest7788 noted that would test the .ca first then explore multi-region, so I’ll wait.

Just took a look at the Home Page and saw what @YYCHM meant. However, for whatever reason (Safari 17.4.1 on M1 2020 MBA), the image doesn't show up: The link does work, but takes me to the Amazon.ca site rather than Amazon.com; while I can switch between Amazon sites, it does add a layer of...

Don't have a Universal Pillar Tool, but have seen articles & ads for many years. The castings (and George Thomas's book which captured the build articles from The Model Engineer) are available from MartinModel: I do have a MicroMark/MicroLux Tapping Fixture (mine is the older, #83146 version...

Had a nice visit with Dave on his way back North, helped break his trip up and give him some OOTT (Out Of Truck Time). Looking forward to future visits as his travels permit.

Is there enough material at the back end of the tsp drivers so you could mill flats or a hex (random size to fit a stock wrench)?

Like, now? Or in the near future? Would love to have you stop in, only a short detour to the East: PM me. I'll even have some of America's Oldest Brew for you.

At the risk of fueling the Joe Pie controversy, making knurled tap drivers for small taps is the way to go: Use the "alternate" end of the tap follower point.

You moving to Pennsylvania?

Totally agree, can certainly make some tweaks so it’s better suited for smaller machines (and isn’t this what we always do?), but a little more difficult than shortening the spring in the other style. Interestingly enough, many of the ones like the KBC one are paired with your larger one on eBay...

I've found the one in your photo works well in a drill press, but has a little too much tension for use in my Mini-Mill. Here is a series of posts in a related thread on another forum that discusses cheap vs. quality tap guides/followers (starts with post #6, then continues with Posts #9 – 15)...

Per LaSalle (who developed it), 1144SP is “extremely” cold formed through special dies, and the goes through a high temperature, controlled process (sounds a lot like normalizing) 0.32 - 0.40% C is 1141; 1144 is 0.40 - 0.48% per LaSalle and others. Still a medium Carbon Steel, but for many...

Glad it worked out. As delivered 1144 Stressproof is 22 – 25 Rc; Eric (Hand Tool Rescue) uses 1144 for many of his re-created tools, like the screwdrivers (not cheap, but at least shipping would be less for you, and they are beautiful): He heats to Cherry Red, then quenches in oil (doesn't...