Recent content by ChazzC

Mini-Lathe Chuck Storage As everyone should know by now, I like things neat & tidy (tickety-boo?). Chuck storage has always been an issue for me – they need to be close at hand, but out of the way, while not taking up space that could better be utilized. At the same, the chucks need to be...

In the late 70’s we moved to Pennsylvania from Florida; when we went to AAA to register our cars, they told us that since we had lived in PA fir less than 6 months and purchased our cars elsewhere we had to pay Sales Tax. We left and went back 6 months later and they didn’t say anything about...

I think I was in 11th grade when one of the instructors got a Leroy Lettering Set (for his use only). Sometime after that I saw an add for a “mini typewriter” gizmo that directly typed onto a drawing.

In High School I was very good at drafting, but lost points for lettering.

Metal & Plastic Stock (More Labels!!) Didn't reorganize, just re-discovering, so I added labels: I kind of knew what was in each bin/box, but this may make it easier.

I'm going to call KBC on Monday to see if they will add one of these to a back order that I've waiting for. On second thought, maybe I'll get several so I can sell them on eBay at a substantial profit (only US$11.95 from KBC, although their shipping can be high): Since mine will be new, I...

I worked with a Mormon family back in the 90’s and the Father would frequently say “pound salt” when others would say “sand:” guess it was a Utah thing?

Ok; back in post #12 @Jwest7788 noted that would test the .ca first then explore multi-region, so I’ll wait.

Just took a look at the Home Page and saw what @YYCHM meant. However, for whatever reason (Safari 17.4.1 on M1 2020 MBA), the image doesn't show up: The link does work, but takes me to the Amazon.ca site rather than Amazon.com; while I can switch between Amazon sites, it does add a layer of...

Don't have a Universal Pillar Tool, but have seen articles & ads for many years. The castings (and George Thomas's book which captured the build articles from The Model Engineer) are available from MartinModel: I do have a MicroMark/MicroLux Tapping Fixture (mine is the older, #83146 version...

Had a nice visit with Dave on his way back North, helped break his trip up and give him some OOTT (Out Of Truck Time). Looking forward to future visits as his travels permit.

Is there enough material at the back end of the tsp drivers so you could mill flats or a hex (random size to fit a stock wrench)?

Like, now? Or in the near future? Would love to have you stop in, only a short detour to the East: PM me. I'll even have some of America's Oldest Brew for you.

At the risk of fueling the Joe Pie controversy, making knurled tap drivers for small taps is the way to go: Use the "alternate" end of the tap follower point.

You moving to Pennsylvania?