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General Metalworking and Machining Your place for discussing all forms of metal working. Lathe turning, Milling, Welding, Sheet metal, Forging, Casting, Painting, Powder coat, CNC, etc.

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Canadian Local Forums And Meetups

Alberta Local Forums

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Latest profile posts

Ontarioal wrote on Joe Kirby's profile.
Hello
I have the same machine as you
Could you advise me as to the type and source of the components to make a setup similar to yours.
Cheers
Al Raman
Joss56 wrote on Brent H's profile.
Bonjour Brent,
Je restaure un vieux Moderne 10 pouces standard et je vois que tu a le même que moi.
Malheureusement la charte pour le pas des filets est illisible. J,ai passé toutes les photos de tes messages mais j'y vois rien.
Svp peux tu m'envoyer une photo de proche pour que je puisse la reproduire? et si possible a mon adresse couriel ?
jocelynthuotte02@gmail.com

Merci bcp à l'avance
dsvendse wrote on Stuart Samuel's profile.
Wondering if You still have your Boxford Lathe for sale....Thanks!
Retailer that sells Flat 3/4" Drive belts for South Bend Lathes.
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