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    Product Cordless tools

    Some battery brands are interchangeable I found this but also found contradictory info. Bosch: While bosch has a reputation for quality tools, their batteries are not compatible with other manufacturer’s products. Craftsman: Craftsman batteries are compatible with those of dewalt, and vice...
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    3 jaw chuck, Calgary $100

    Sold
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    Hello from Saskatoon

    Another welcome from Calgary.
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    Hot rolled and pickled

    I did a relatively small piece with a vinegar and and salt solution. I want in a rush and it sat for a couple of days before I checked it. It worked well.
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    3 jaw chuck, Calgary $100

    OD is 6.5”. (160mm)
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    3 jaw chuck, Calgary $100

    NOS K11-160 3jaw plain back chuck. Complete with inside and outside jaws. Never been used and I will never use. $100 John
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    One less John on the Forum

    As long as you’re good with is all that matters.
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    Calgary mill $600

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1Db2BRwrNx/
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    Vertical bandsaw Carbon AB $40

    $40! The motor is worth that. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1035338358442104/?
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    Machine Lantaine lathe.

    Lantaine appears to be just one of the badges Taiwanese lathes were sold under. This page has some generic info but I didn’t see any weights. https://www.lathes.co.uk/taiwan/
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    Tips/Techniques Making the Square Drive hole in a custom socket.

    Why not a T handle? But if you insist on a socket, mill a hex on the end the bar and use a regular socket.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    I started with an acrylic Prusa I3 but have since built a Prusa Mk3 clone. I’m using a Big Tree Tech board running Marlin. Other than a slightly bigger bed the two biggest improvements are auto bed leveling and a magnetic bed. I’d never give up those two features.
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    Shake my head sometimes

    On a PG-13 note, I am expecting a package today. One was delivered this AM and I was about to open it but it felt to light. Checked the label and it was for my wife. Only a pair of shoes though.
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    Not a deal in my book, but check out that cross feed

    @mickeyf You just had to dig a bit deeper https://www.lathes.co.uk/milnes/page3.html
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    Not a deal in my book, but check out that cross feed

    Well I’ll be darned, that powered crossfeed is original! From lathes.uk
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