Recent content by 4Jawbilly

In Sheet Metal I would do as follows, *Mark slots with scribe by using the original plate. *Pree-drill as much material as possible leaving about 1/8 material inside scribe line. *Clamp the original Plate with a 1/2" spacer onto the new plate. *Using a 1/4" Carbide Die Grinder to finish the...

Leveling a Lathe is not absolutely necesary. Most Oceangoing Freighters have a Lathe in there Engine Room, bit of an art to work on the Lathe when a part is needet and the Weather is rough. Cheers

Dont know how to post pictures but as you can see I includet his phone number. Perhaps you have the time and can give him a quick call and get him to post the pictures I am sure he appreciates the opportunity as he wants to get rid of his stuff. Myself I am still up north up and only have a...

Sorry for you but even in the good old Days some kept there word others did not. When going somwhere to look at something its best to take a little cash (and I mean actual cash) with you. If you come to an agreement write it down on paper daet and signed by both parties and cement the Deal...

Howdy Meet this Guy at Princess Auto in Prince George. Says he inherited a bunch of Stuff including a Lathe, Milling Machine and a bunch of Tooling. Did sent me some pictures, looks interesting. His Phone number is 1 250 699 2422 his location is Burns Lake BC. Seems to be a nice Guy. Cheers

Wair is the Warehouse & Investment Branch of the Province of British Columbia Where I have seen this small Lathe today, here is the Adress give them a call and they can answer your questions. Dan is pretty well running the Show there. Good Luck ADDRESS: 3695 Opie Crescent Prince George BC V2N...

Reminds me of that University Student which tried to use a Cutting Torch as a Hammer ! Cheers

Been numerous Times to Grizzly in Bellingham and never ever disapointet. It pays to be organized so I keep a running list of stuff I want to aquire, look it up in their Hardcover Cataloge long before I travel and then hit Grizzly usually on the way back from other Business in the States. Busy...

Just looked at a Small Lathe bout 24" beetween centers. Nothing special and probably will go for Cheap. If anyone is interested access the Wair Website for Prince George BC Cheers

Junk Yards can be a great and inexpensive source. Whenever I come by a Junkyard and have a bit time I like to go scrounging. Try to make Friends with the Guys and often end up with Bargains. I hunt mostly for Stainless to make stuff for my Boat and Lead for casting Bullets. On another note...

Not sure but I think somebody mentioned it on "Gunnutz"

I started out with House of Tools which unfortunately closed Doors some time ago. Been buying last few years from Bussy Bee, KMS and accross the line in Bellingham from Grizzly Tools which has an awsome collection at decent prices. Cheers 4J

Home is in Victoria BC, but right now still finnishing up tail end of my seasonal Business and then in January to March back in the Oilpatch likely again based out of Grande Prairie AB.

Just stumbled onto this site and since I really enjoy working with all kinds of metal I thougt joining up cant hurt but shurly I am going to learn something. I was born and raised in the Bavarian Alps during the outgoing Horse & Buggy days when if you needet something done or fixed you had to...