Recent content by kevin.decelles

My neighbour got wind of a large barn-find lathe in the area so we went to have a look. Turned out to be a Southbend 16" (7' bed) w/stand. The bad? If is mostly disassembled (head-stock is mounted), saddle/apron are removed as are cross slide and compound. This lathe 'had' a quick change...

Once you are committed and have a few tools it is cost prohibitive to switch. On the job site I thing Milwaukee has a strangle hold. Apprentices get heckled for buying other brands. Like high school and clothing brands my son says (electrician) Also, I’ve had the cordless portaband saw and...

You’re basically married to the battery choice. I went Rigid, have all sorts of tools, no issues. Burned out my original drill after 14 years by mixing too much cement and mortar Brushless tools are very nice. Original batteries have been replace over the years but now rigid has lifetime...

I’m a little late to the news, I can’t believe I missed this post last week. All the best Joni, hoping we can meet up soon!

I used cat5 for most of my prod switches without incident so far…. A little brittle at times but it works

What is the application? Ways?

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Same boots as @Elektrishun . Love these. So comfy

Quick question on the arbor.... does it hold the gear blank simply by squeeze fit? or is it tapered/keyed etc? I haven't cut any gears yet but I keep wondering what keeps the blank from 'moving' under the force of the cutter.

There are lots of crafty bastards that will circumvent this, and I suspect it will happen so fast it will surprise us all.

But then the other guy gets the family discount because he's your brother.