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    Bridgeport M head spindle cap removal

    Hello. Refurbishing my BP with M head and stuck on removal this spindle cap. It is rotating freely, I see no any setscrews, there is no any thread underneath. It is M head with step cone pulleys model. Wondering, if anybody seen this before and have any clue. Thanks.
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    Old, tired dial graduation refresh

    Hello folks. How do you restore/refresh old dial graduation on worn dials? Or just rubbing some contrast paint into it?
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    What is this set screw ?

    Hello there. I have setscrews in my vintage Hendey lathe with following dimensions - thread matches the gauge with inscription "24 or 3/16/or 7/32" . Setscrew diameter 1/4" and length around 7/8. Has slotted head. I looked trough various sources of fasteners but found nothing close to that...
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    High build primer source and alternatives

    Hello gang. Looking into reasonable alternative to high build primer (AKA sandable primer, AKA filer primer). Better be epoxy. I checked local stores, automotive suppliers and body shops, Amazon... Price is too high for my budget. I am going to rebuild/repaint my newly acquired milling...
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    Dividing head - 650CAD

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897534505339568/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks I bought some stuff from this gentleman in the past. He has amazing workshop and lots of interests spanning from CNC and 3d printing to aeroengines and...
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    Does anybody use or have used bidspotter?

    This is an auction, so your miles can be vary. Starting quite low, I guess price will go uop 5 minutes before closure. Actually - this is interesting stuff. Lathe with a lot of tooling and accessories...
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    KO Lee Universal Tool and Surface Grinder in facebook. 1600CAD . Deal or no deal ?

    Spotted this device in facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1431936564360737/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8dadd687-243e-4581-b94f-780b61c87617 Located in Magog, QC. Still in a good range for Eastern Ontarians . Quite a few...
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    Just Joined

    Hi everybody. Just discovered this amazing forum and joined immediately. Glad to see fellow Canadian metal hobbyists around. I am in Ottawa, Have hobby shop with working South Bend heavy 10L lathe, 8 inch desktop Atlas lathe and Taiwanese clone of King USA universal mill. In restoration...
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