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Recent content by Johnwa

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    Unusual cones/what are they?

    Wow! Did you see the price?
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    Ipad not loading correctly

    Mines loading OK.
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    Tips/Techniques Deck structural question - simple

    I would do option 1, but rather than 2 2x4s I’d use a 4x4. In addition to fastening it to the joist, a hanger at each end will provide vertical support and reduce twisting. You only need to support the end of a 12” cantilever so my gut tells me that twisting won’t be a problem.
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    John W’s tool grinder

    Sure thing. Video Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4242308
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    John W’s tool grinder

    Before casting the final pieces for the tool head I need to decide on what collet system or systems to use. I have a set of ER32 collets but no square collets. I’m not sure they even exist. This morning my problem was solved by an email from HomemadeTools. It included an article of 3D...
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    Machine Band saw problem

    Check that the free wheel is turning easily. The one I had ran in a hardened steel bushing with no obvious oiling points. As long as it was kept oiled it was fine.
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    Looking for a tailstock for a small lathe (Craftex B2227L)

    Have you tried to find out who bought the other lathe?
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    Tool Coaxial indicator

    I use mine occasionally (a few time a year). It’s definitely less frustrating than using a regular indicator.
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    Difficult Picture upload... again

    You’re lucky they don’t on mine.
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    Lathe worm gear repair

    The Southbend 9A uses a similar worm. The key is constrained from moving endwise by a small pin (maybe 1/16”) through the worm and into the key.
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    John W’s tool grinder

    Here’s a few pictures of my progress to date. This is a rough assembly of the machined parts. Because I’m using aluminum the rotating table needs a pressed in steel axle. The axle has a conical section that mates with the aluminum casting. The machining of those two parts went...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    @carrdo Thanks for the additional information. My “sort of” Quorn is a a learning project with hope for something useful when it’s done. I’m doing my own castings in aluminum although I suspect the wheel head assembly will end up being steel weldments. I’ve already found there are almost as...
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    Another Problem Filled Project

    Oh great, I’m just starting my Quorn. “Fortunately” I’m not constrained by perfectionism so perhaps it won’t be too bad. I have a few questions though. What are the accessories you mention? What are they for and which are the most useful? I did find a few builders who mentioned making the...
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    Craftex lathe CT043 thread chase gear

    Look on the Grizzly site a similar lathe. They seem to be able to get parts. Busybee does sell a complete thread dial for CX704.
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    Calgary summer meetup 2025 RSVP

    I’m planning on being there.
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