Recent content by Matt_b_m

Hi John, I’m in the SE, Copperfield. Lots of time they aren’t going anywhere for a few weeks.

Size 11.5 for reference.

Two rear leaf packs from a 1953 GMC 3Ton. Moving and I’ll never use them. Are they worth something to you guys? I’d rather they go to a hobbiest than a scrapper. I have no clue what the steel is or if they are any value to the knife making folks. Let me know if there is an interest. I’m in SE...

Welcome Peter P! Airplanes and old snow machines, I'm looking forward to reading more.

Nice work Geoff!

Not that it might help you much since you already have the paint, but honestly I've had great reliability with the traditional oil based Tremclad and a brush, primed and unprimed. The brush streaks vanish as the paint dries and the finish is smooth and durable. I have a utility trailer I painted...

Not a problem Geoff. Gald I could help. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project in the 4140.

Thanks for passing that along Brian!

Not a problem Geoff and thanks! We sure can meet up. I'm free tonight after 8pm, if not we can make something work tomorrow as well. I'm in the SE, Copperfiled. I'll see if i can send you a note with my number and you can call or send me a text.

Welcome aboard Al! Hang in there and keep busy bud, things cant stay down forever. Times like these are when the inventive minds create the next new thing just in time for the next round! Enjoy

@John Conroy. That's a great idea! I've been looking at DRO kits and I started to wince...then I factored exchange and decided to pause on the idea for a bit. I think this would definitely get me started.

Hi Geoff, I'd like to help you out, but you might have to assist me with the identity of such an item. I have a thread over in the Kijiji Hauls section about a machinist tool box I found on NYE. It came with three drawers of inserts, and to be honest, I'm not there yet! Haha. Have a look as I...

Thanks for setting this up! I'd have posted sooner but work had me on the road again for a couple of weeks. Well, what can I say... I guess for those of us who've already arrived there in life, making Kijiji deals on NYE might be kind of cool, the rest of those who are wondering why I wasn't...

Welcome aboard Louis! I haven't been here long, and I'm completely new to machining, but I've learned a lot here so far, great group of guys. Have fun!

Hey Eric, not sure what your lathe weights, but I did use a Canadian Tire ATV jack to scoot mine across the garage on its present stand. I believe mine lists at 800lbs. I only lifted it a half inch and it made the journey fine, slow and easy. You might find one cheaper on Kijiji than a pallet...