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    Identity of micrometer

    Looks like a real mit...older style with metal lock and thimble, new ones are plastic. I doubt someone would counterfeit an old one
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    Vernon BC checking in

    Hello from Salmon Arm!
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    Machine quality question

    here is a link to a USA company that sells new Taiwanese HLV clones(still very high quality) as well as HLV rebuilds. https://www.babinmachine.com/index.php?
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    Colchester Triumph - $3,800 - Sesekinka (Kirkland Lake Area)

    Correct, they half the USA spec...a SouthBend clone is 4.5"
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    Robust American Beauty Deluxe Lathe USA Made W/ Warranty - $12,500 (Ashcroft Vancouver Kamloops)

    wow...$12.5G for a wood lathe! I didn't realize they could get that pricey
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    Hardinge HC Chucker $2800 Salmon Arm BC

    There's sure a ton of wiring involved in it!
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    Ebay tax nonsense

    I looked back at a purchase i did from RDG through ebay and they didn't charge me any tax.... something new i suppose but i will definitely keep that in mind if i order again.
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    Monarch lathe in Abbotsford, BC - $1100

    looks like it has the taper attachment, headstock looks like it's going to need a lot of work and money
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    Help with switches!

    I need a new direction control switch for the lathe, I've tried to find one locally but I get deer-in-the-headlights look from the electrical suppliers in the area when I ask them. I've gone onto digikey but wow is there a ton of varieties in switches which I don't understand. I know I need low...
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    Tool Soldering iron recommendation

    I've got Hakko FX888 and it is a really nice unit, I didn't go Weller as I had given them enough money on those black pistol versions over the years I Iost faith in them.
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    UPS Charges

    The Canadian Gov't prior 2007 capped the "gift" exception to Can$60. Currency exchanging from USD to CAD easily put gifts into taxable/brokerage territory
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    King 1440 Lathe Govdeals Chestermere Alberta

    FYI for comparison...same lathe in Kamloops has a asking price of $6800. It would be interesting to see what the final comparison prices would end up. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1661144651016361/
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    Other Nitrile glove alternatives for allergy/sensitive skin?

    Try cotton glove liners, it might require bumping up a size for nitrile gloves. We use them as warmers in really cold weather. they do help control sweat in warmer weather too. They're cheap and if it doesn't work you're not out much.
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    Broken tap removal

    Taps are pretty hard so you could try a punch and break it apart into pieces
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    UPS Charges

    Interesting topic and replies.....I did O/O for Purolator for ten years and they sub'd for UPS for just about everywhere other than metro areas. I too got screwed by UPS long prior to delivering for them and hence, had much experience in educating my customers in how to avoid UPS brokerage fees...
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