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    Hobby Machines!?

    multiplanetary shipping is ok and all, but the cool boys are offering intergalactic. If you need to ask the shipping rate, you can't afford it.
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    Tool Tools to set angle on compound fairly accurately?

    like susquatch said , an indicator is going to get you pretty close. I had a steep learning curve to go through when I had to cut/grind a B&S taper for my grinder. I used two indicators to get the proper rise/run set for the lathe compound, cut the taper and then used the universal grinder to...
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    CA-ON Ontario members, 6061 for sale

    Just putting this out there . I am watching a FB group called "machinist" . maybe some of you are as well. Guy near toronto has a swack of 6061 for sale. Henry Glover is the name. I do not know how to send a link so no help there, sorry.
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    Myford lathe dividing head, $750, Maynooth, ON

    Hmmm...OK, Thanks Tom !
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    Myford lathe dividing head, $750, Maynooth, ON

    pretty cool tool, but I am wondering how it would mount on a mill table? or am I missing something(again) ?
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    Tips/Techniques Cutting High Strength Steel Forging

    I followed this thread with interest because I knew that you were taking on some tough stuff, and wanted to see what worked. Good job,Sus, ! Just one thing needs to be cleared up. You asked what are leafs? So, for those who might not know : the Leafs are a semi-pro hockey team that plays out of...
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    draw bolt rod

    So what I ended up doing is I cut off the threaded part of the draw bar and welded a new section of threads off a Gr. 8 bolt. Worked really well and the thread fit is nice in the collets again. Great idea robinhood
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    Aluminum Square Tubing, $250, Edmonton, AB

    he must have got dinged pretty good for cutting and freight,not?
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    Today's Find. What's Need Got to Do With It?

    Not familiar with Jet bandsaws but by the looks of it I'd say it's pretty close to being in the "need" category. Good luck
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    draw bolt rod

    lots of good options and tips I never thought of. I'll see what I can scrounge up tomorrow.
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