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    Craftsman 12x36 spindle nose nut

    It is 8 TPI, inner bore is 1 3/8", outter diameter at small end is 1 15/16, large end is 2 1/16".
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    Craftsman 12x36 spindle nose nut

    Years ago, I had a nice craftsman (atlas) 12x36 lathe. While cleaning up my machinist box, I found a nut that goes on the threaded spindle. It may be to protect the threads or possibly for a collet setup. Anyways, I do not need it, if someone can use it, you can have it for the cost of...
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    Shop Inheritance Machining Episode

    Good video, thumbs up and subscribed! My next house/shop I am hoping to replace my home made benches with something like what you show in the video.
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    CA-ON Today's "new" steel prices - ptbo, on area

    Thanks for the heads up and the welcome! Yes, I am between Barrie and Orillia. I have been slowly learning and tooling up, and enjoying it emensely! It is nice to have a place to see like minded people and what they are able to do. Thanks again, Steven
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    CA-ON Today's "new" steel prices - ptbo, on area

    If anyone is in the Barrie (Ontario) area (60 miles / 100 Km north of Toronto) there is a "scrap/new/used" metal place I frequent. I believe it is $1.25 per pound. It is hit and miss what they have on the racks but I can usually come home with some treasure. They always have bar, pipe, round...
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