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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    Love to be able to to swing that but no luck owning one.
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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    Thanks l had not seen that. I downloaded all the files thanks!
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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    I’ve bought the actual electronic ELS control pad from John
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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    I’m is southern Ontario in St Catharines, where are you located?
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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    Yes lve been in contact with him and bought his kit, very nice guy with lots of answers. Now I’m looking for ATLAS specfic information, no need to reinvent the wheel
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    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    Good afternoon members. I have purchased an Atlas 618 lathe and going to install electronic lead screw. Looking for information on conversion, stepper motor size, timing pulleys and belts. What worked and what didn’t work. My lathe has been reconditioned and now ready to start working on...
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    Tool Replacing a spring punch tip

    I’m just a hobbyist metal worker at best, so it leaves me to find things in Canada. The more l do the more things l find l need from a business like McMaster-Carr. Don’t have any problems with Amazon.ca but there are a few things l find on Amazon.com that l can’t get here in Canada. Being that...
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    Tool Replacing a spring punch tip

    Just an interesting fact l thought ld share, ordered some parts for a friend in the UK from McMaster-Carr because they don’t ship to UK. McMaster-Carr cancelled my order stating we don’t ship to Canada. In bold letters they stated YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN CANCELED. Due to the cost and complexity of...
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Wow some good solid advice, thanks for taking the time to reply.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Ya l guess your the lucky man, lol
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    Looking into 3d printing

    That’s sounds like a good bedtime thing.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Thanks lots of good tidbits there.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Wow Craig great to know. Every post l get, off l go to research, thanks.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Simple things to start with mostly storage units, devices in the shop, a way to learn cad.
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    Looking into 3d printing

    Thanks David. I want to buy a printer that l don’t need to replace in a month because lve out grown it. All knowledge will be gladly accepted.
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