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Recent content by PeterT

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    Rain in Edmonton

    The oddball number only comes as a result of conversion to Imperial. Within the metric system a tonne its a nice round 1000 kg. And to be specific you need to further define short ton vs. long ton in Imperial Apparently the term "ton" was associated with a large barrel (tun) used for wine, which...
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    Air compressor reset

    The forum Sparky's can provide more guidance but you might want to consider one of these. The clamp goes over a wire & measures current. Or most units also have plugs to attach test leads so it acts like a regular multi-meter. Some are AC current only, I'd recommend AC/DC so you are covered...
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    Modern Tool Closing?

    I called Modern in Calgary this morning & confirmed the bad news. The owner(s) are retiring, company essentially shutting down. I gently inquired if there was any interested parties to take on sales / service of existing clients. The answer was no, at least not in Calgary. There was a hint that...
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    Product Chuck for rotary table

    Mounting a plain back chuck is relatively easy with an adapter plate. Even if you have D-pins for a lathe setup you can temporarily remove them. Some plate considerations: - bolt pattern to match your RT slots obviously - be aware of height stack-up by the time you mount the plate + chuck +...
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    Briggs p2200 generator

    What would make a valve stick so hard as to break the rocker?
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    Modern Tool Closing?

    The thorny issue will be how to source parts (& service) unless someone essentially takes over operations. They have/had direct links to the networked factories & suppliers, parts match models & serial numbers etc. AFAIK the offshore suppliers don't deal with dudes off the street, they only deal...
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    Modern Tool Closing?

    I had an email exchange / price quote about a month ago. I knew they had consolidated the parts side out of Edmonton (vs Calgary) but didn't hear anything along the lines of closing. Yikes. I hope something rises from the ashes if thats the case.
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    UPS gripe

    Close competition for the most useless shipper
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    WTB Felt

    Just curious, why would it make a difference in this application?
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    Calgary v22 osprey's

    I wonder what the price tag was to scramble an F-18 to do a naughty boy wing wag? Our RC clubs (aka deadly drones) are grounded during the G7 because site is a stone throw inside 30 Nm rad of YYC. Even we know better...
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    WTB Felt

    Maybe you could use a suitable substitute like this. The grey one is 5mm, pretty close.
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    What is more valuable?

    I hope everything goes well Matt. Positive energy from Calgary!
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    How Not to Produce a Simple Wood Pattern

    @carrdo maybe you mentioned but can you provide any details on the foundry end of things? Where is it going? Cast iron I assume, or...? Is it safe to venture a guestimate cost in public?
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    Series on reconditioning a Schaublin 70 lathe

    My other question was how much you figured you lapped out of the tailstock bore. Reason is I found it to be excruciatingly slow process on my radial CI liners. Like 2 thou is a lot
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    Series on reconditioning a Schaublin 70 lathe

    @Mcgyver I watched part-II, excellent work! Was the original tailstock quill hard chromed or was that your decision to make it long lasting & obviously compensate for the increased bore from lapping? Maybe I missed but about how much was lapped off?
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