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Recent content by Another Dave

  1. Another Dave

    SM ultilathe 9 inch, no power feeds.

    Please if you don't mind! That would be great thank you.
  2. Another Dave

    SM ultilathe 9 inch, no power feeds.

    They must.. it takes some mindfulness to not twist up fingers.
  3. Another Dave

    SM ultilathe 9 inch, no power feeds.

    Oooh ok. Well now it makes sense. I'll have to fab a new one as I can not stand this one. Has anyone converted a twist knob to a floating locking leaver? Or is that unheard of?
  4. Another Dave

    SM ultilathe 9 inch, no power feeds.

    This star knob. It's a finger trap if not mindful
  5. Another Dave

    CA-NS Reamers, endmills, center drills, face mills

    Not the best on the market. But for home hobby it's perfect. Accusize has a Amazon store page. Prices can be high onnsome things and reasonable on others. Busy bee and KMS are good for generic cutters.
  6. Another Dave

    SM ultilathe 9 inch, no power feeds.

    Side question for the feed engagement. Has anyone changed the finger death trap knob to "float" and not turn with the rod? I imagine a cam leaver of some style?
  7. Another Dave

    Moving lathe pull it completely apart?

    My motor is on the back side. I have a 240 single phase running it.
  8. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    Haha ya a spare mill? Won't say no Thank you. It took a few failed attempts and a lot of learning. But I have a face plate that was very useful combined with creative fixtureing. And had to feed manually.
  9. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    Ahh the life of f around and find out. It's the o ly way to learn
  10. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    Here is the fixed part
  11. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    No way! That's amazing. The housing for the feed direction change gears had broken (suspected crack) and I just built a replacement!
  12. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    I have a standard modern 9" utilathe
  13. Another Dave

    Advice on quick cable disconnect for DC power supply to a motor

    (I posted but added a link guess it wont post as im to new. I mentioned what Chazz is saying) Hello, There are plenty of solutions as I'm sure you know. I would look into a pair of twist locking female and male extension cord ends. They are fairly cheap, yes rated for AC power but will work...
  14. Another Dave

    New guy in the calgary area.

    Hello! New to the hobby and group! I have experience in blacksmithing and bronze casting. Along with an electrical ticket and milwright in the works. I'm excited to learn machining and some design and engineering! I have an bottomless pit of ideas that I just want to bring to life! And boy if...
  15. Another Dave

    Moving lathe pull it completely apart?

    Hey I have the same lathe. I moved it and did take the head stock off. I cleaned super well (no abrasives) with degreasers and rags. Now I question the alignment of the headstock. Any suggestions to check/ realign?
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