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Recent content by Mcgyver

  1. M

    Tool Unknown

    almost for sure, if the stamped numbers correspond to a pitch, that's what they are. Some almost look Whitworth.
  2. M

    Tool Coaxial indicator

    It's a nice to have not a necessity, but is sure nice to have! Besides, part of fun is building up the collection and it does speed stuff up. I use it often enough. It's graduated in 1/2 thous and you get can get the needle so it doesn't move... here's a shaky video I did with a steady...
  3. M

    Looking for some opinions from those of you how rebuilt a head stock

    That would have been one heck of a crash to strip the gears. I'd be concerned what damage was done but not readily apparent ..... like something cracked or a bent spindle? Not enough info to make a call imo, what bearing, what gear? As a general principal, bearings are going to be catalogue...
  4. M

    Does anyone know of any welding teachers in Burlington or Halton area?

    Even a very poor weld can be incredibly strong ..... as I have proven over and over and will likely continue to validate that theory. Just start welding. I'll load your trunk up with new (unrusted) carbon steel scrap to practice on if you like, then have at it. Read a page or two on it or...
  5. M

    Gray machine paint - recommendations please

    why not POR15 again? Don't think you can beat it for a tough finish ..... unless you go with the stuff that'll kill you (Imron et al)
  6. M

    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    In the garage where it's most crowded, benches down below, cantilever 2' of shelving up above (with lights underneath) and 3/4 plywood between the two. Nails, screws and dowels (I get a cold shiver at the thought of peg board) are used to cover the plywood with tools; screwdrivers, pliers...
  7. M

    So sad. The poor sod limits himself to sockets and wrenches and such

  8. M

    IT MAY BE CHEAP...

    The lathes are super light duty, but I've had a few Unimats and always found their chucks quite good. Emco had that German quality thing going
  9. M

    Tips/Techniques Show your shop related 3DP

    These are available for small dollars from amazon. You get a little pack that has screw on tips for all the insert sizes. Might have to turn the piece they screw onto to fit your iron, but for 10 or 20 dollars it will save a lot of time
  10. M

    Anyone know there way around O/A torch brands?

    Looked at the Victor journey man and decided to live with it for the time being. :) I don't use it enough warrant spending big bucks on a new quality one. Shop is so crowded torching cutting is out (too dangerous spraying hot material everywhere) and even welding, its so constricted doing it...
  11. M

    Shop Stuart’s big dumb thread

    Wow.....Even if you are only 3' 2", that's a heck of a deal! :D :D
  12. M

    Website work

    Can you share the site's URL? What does the site do? Dynamic vs static etc? If dynamic things may be complicated, but if it's just a static site, I'd redo it in WordPress with Elementor. Free, powerful and quick ..... drives something like 40% of the world's web sites. Drag and drop...
  13. M

    Series on reconditioning a Schaublin 70 lathe

    Part III, more fun than a barrel full of monkeys
  14. M

    Really ?

    It's the age old conflict between public good vs individual rights - both are important you're never going to get everyone agreeing on every line. Overall I agree with your sentiment, imo a lot less government and a culture that was far more demanding of personal responsibility would be ideal...
  15. M

    7.5” gauge Challenger

    Wow. Hard to imagine a project that would need more skill, abilities in so many areas and an oil tanker load of dedication.
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