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Recent content by Metalistico

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    King 7 X 12 mini Lathe

    That is exactly what I'm planning on doing, bring this 1 back and show them everything that's wrong with it.
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    King 7 X 12 mini Lathe

    bought it in November, 1 st thing to go was the drive pulley and it chewed up the belt, so i went to KMS and they replaced the parts from another Lathe they had in the store, Now with this motor issue, I'm going to bring the unit in as a whole as there are alot of stress cracks and get this, a...
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    King 7 X 12 mini Lathe

    Hey Everyone, i bought a King 7 X 12 Lathe at KMS tools in Edmonton in November, Thing is since i purchased it I've had issues with the drive gear, that melted the belt that stripped itself and now the motor went. What should i do ? Ask for a replacement Lathe or just keep ordering part's ? I...
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    Dro installed and air spring

    So far I really like it, little mill but man she can do alot for it's size.
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    Dro installed and air spring

    I bought the air spring from NAPA and made the parts myself.
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    Dro installed and air spring

    Been awhile since I last posted, been busy getting my mill all set up, got the DRO installed and an air spring. Now for some fun to begin lol Cheers everyone
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    DRO Recommendations

    Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which DRO to get for my mini mill ? I have a CX612. Thank you.
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    Vise option

    I guess it's better to be addicted to vices than other things lol
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    Vise option

    Well, got sent home from work early today so I went and picked her up with a 4" vice, now the T bolt for the vice dont fit my mini mill table, might have to file them down
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    Vise option

    Thanks, I was leaning to the non adjustable 1, just for the fact of sturdiness. I will go with the 4" non swivel. Thanks again for the info
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    Vise option

    i was thinkin that same 1 lol, Busy Bee don't have much in accessories so Amazon will be getting my money
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