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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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    draw bolt rod

    i am just about to the point of having to make a new draw bolt for my mill. Standard size 7/16 NF like all the rest . Just wondering what rod would be best to use hot rolled or cold?
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    molten metal temp

    After asking about casting Al, I am wondering what some of you use to check the temp of your melt? I have an IR temp gun that I used in the auto repair business, but it doesn't go nearly high enough for casting. Or do you just melt it and pour? If there was something reasonably priced I would be...
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    Al casting advise needed

    Hi guys, looking for tips on casting a rectangular block, 4" x 3 1/3" x 2 1/4" from a pick-up truck driveshaft. I am making a riser for the tailstock that I want to use on my mill. I saw in another thread that it may help to add some copper. What advantage would that give? Also, should I...
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    ITM calipers

    ITM has a good deal ( I think ) on Mitutoyo 6" calipers. Got another one the other day. Nice. $169 cdn . KBC is way over $200
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Hi guys, I am considering making a dead center for my grinder due to difficulty sourcing a used or reasonably priced new unit. I think that I have the process figured out with the machinery I have, but am wondering about hardening the tip. I have never hardened steel before but I think it would...
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    ISO B&S dead center

    Hi Guys, looking for a B&S #7 taper dead center. My #13 grinder only came with one, and I would like to grind a shaft between centers, so am stuck until I find one. I searched Fleabay and found one but I would like to see what else is available. If you know someone who may have any B&S...
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    what are these?

    I was cleaning out an old blacksmith shop the other day and found what I think are filler rod for some kind of welding. They are square rod,2ft long, some are 5/16 sq. and some look like 1/4" sq. They have MOLY cast into one end, and appear to have been made by pouring the metal into a mold, as...
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    Cincinnati wheel adaptor

    One Cincinnati grinder wheel adaptor for sale or trade. It has right hand threads and the big end of the taper is about 3/4" . The part # is stamped on the adaptor. I have no cinci grinder but do have a B&S #13 Universal and T&C grinder that I need accessories for .Asking $60. Located in S.E...
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    Grinding wheel adaptor Question

    Question is, are all adaptors for surface grinders the same taper ? I got several adaptors with the B&S #13 but they are all LH thread. If I want to use the right hand end of the spindle I need a RH thread adaptor. I went to the mcmaster Carr web site and their adaptors are listed for all...
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