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    Source for 250-100 QC tool holders that actually fit the QCTP

    As a All my accusize tool holders fit. If you do go that way, don't forget our forum discount. It might well be that your tool post is out of spec. Is it the wedge or the piston style? Either way, they can be modified to increase the tolerance with a bit of work.
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    Shop Table top crane

    That is just one way of damaging a T-slot. The other way is tension overload. Most cast iron is strong in compression but has low tensile strength compared to steel. By its very nature, you will be creating a tensile load on your T-Slots with a base such as you have shown. Lots of people do it...
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    What size lathe do you have?

    I'd say that is a majority opinion around here. There are quite a few members that like their Busy Bee Machines. But there are also lots of members who are not happy with Busy Bee Service or Support.
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    New to me Ammco 7" Metal shaper

    About the hashed bit..... In a previous test, I forgot to lock the clapper tilt. At one point it dug in and then started to dig deeper instead of feeding. I didn't notice for quite a few strokes. Don't know what would have happened with steel..... Note to self. Its a machine. Always lock all...
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    Possible candidate for 3-phase for my lathe?

    I wouldn't put that particular motor on your lathe anyway. It would be a waste. Better to get the right 3ph motor (w 20% more HP than stock) and a good VFD for your lathe and save that crown jewel for the right application - or sell it to me.......
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    UPS gripe

    Mine doesn't have to say a word. She gets me every time with just "That Hungry Look"....... It's not fair.
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    Possible candidate for 3-phase for my lathe?

    The motor I got for my mill is zero rated too. It's amazing! Even if all you ever do is look at it......
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    DavidR8's project list

    I was smiling at the beer and roses, but asking the woman in the house who she is brought on a huge belly laugh! I know who she is here, but I'm gunna ask her anyway - just to see what she says! Might buy some roses just to make sure it doesn't go really bad though.....
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    Possible candidate for 3-phase for my lathe?

    Ya, buy the motor for another project. As @thestelster says, that motor is VFD rated. Setting aside that amazing top speed, it probably has a very low bottom speed too - maybe even zero rpm at full torque. Ya, buy it.
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    DavidR8's shop shenanigans

    That's A GREAT IDEA! But I've never seen one done that way. You are right, it does not need to repeat.
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    Shoulder check

    I had a rule when my kids were growing up. Nobody drives in the snow or ice until they have taken skid training with dad. We offered a police driving school for quite a few years and police staff would come from all across Canada to attend. It was alot of fun but it always amazed me how many...
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    Can you drill a magnet?

    Ali and Amazon sell magnets that are predrilled. They even sell predrilled neodymium. https://a.co/d/6G61Fov 150 pounds! Wow! Nah, must be wrong units.
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    New to me Ammco 7" Metal shaper

    OK, so I think I have the same jam nut arrangement. Here is a photo. These nuts totally eliminate all backlash on the screw as evidenced by the dial indicator I mounted between the clapper box and the vise. The lead nut itself is located behind the clapper box and is not visible without...
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    Shoulder check

    Never heard of any of them. I thought you were referring to someone important - like a forum member. I'm happy to live the rest of my life in the same blissfully unknowing way.
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    New to me Ammco 7" Metal shaper

    I'm about ready to kill the lights, so foggy is the least of my problems. I don't know if mine has a backlash adjustment or not. Even if it does, it prolly can't adjust out the tiny bit I need to get rid of. Once I reamed out my little NOGA Clone indicator holder to take a regular indicator...
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