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  1. TOBARApprentice

    Stuart and Other Steam Engine Castings

    Hey EVERYONE! Selling casting sets for a friend who is downsizing his shop, and collection. Prices are negotiable, shipping across Canada at your expense. From a clean, smoke free shop. The more you buy, tue better the price. Some of the pricing is estimated (for the large non Stuart)...
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    Rocketronics ELS Pro for my Standard Modern.

    So I’ve now received the Rocketronics ELS Pro and it is time to “Pimp my Lathe”. Starting with a Standard Modern Series 2000 13” that is now in my basement workshop. Pics and progress to follow but the plan is to have this project completed by the end of March. Upgrades include: 1. Fagor 2...
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    Looking for a Myford ml7 4 jaw chuck.

    I have a 4 1/2 inch 4 jaw listed on Kijiji….. you’d need to machine a backing plate but aside from that it’s a little gem. I am coming to Edmonton several times in December and could bring it with me. Cheers. Derek.
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    EVERLAST 210 EXT TIG Welder with Accessories $1750

    Would you shoot me a telephone number so we can chat, I’m interested. Cheers. Derek
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    Hello from Hamilton

    Welcome from Ancaster. You’ll find a great group here! Too, perhaps reach out to the HMEC. While they are generally into the hobby/model engineering most are retired from the industry and the group has a lot to offer and not just building little engines. Cheers. Derek
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    Good morning…. Any chance in your “clear out” that you might have any machine levelling feet...

    Good morning…. Any chance in your “clear out” that you might have any machine levelling feet? Just a shot in the dark. Thanks. Derek
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Hey everyone! Just a follow up. I ordered these 4 books on eBay. 3 of the 4 are really useful, the 4th will be listed in the coming days, lol. So….. what have I learned so far? 1. Machine is Level and on Concrete 2. A good wheel with a nice “ring” is on the hub securely and not too...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    The original motor was balanced so I bought a balanced motor to replace it. It was just shy of $700 but I thought worth it. However the motor shop laughed at be because the connection from the motor to the spindle is a rubber “lovejoy” connection. We’ll see how things shape up over the next...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    He’s made a few video’s that are awesome and has the same grinder as I do…… Remarkably helpful.
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Thanks! Just about to depart Vancouver for Cancun. I’ll check out by the pool later today or tomorrow. Cheers. Derek
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Hey! Pictured was my first and only attempt at this point. It was cast iron. I didn’t check the hardness but I will in future for reference. I did dress the wheel (not too fast and not too slow). I only have 2 hubs/adapters but have a bid in for three more on eBay so my common wheels will stay...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Ironically I have the pair, vols 1 and 2. Very helpful but not as much techniques etc that I was hoping for. Thanks for the reply though. Cheers. Derek
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    The standard is a Starrett Webber and is 26”. According to the certification and the Starrett paperwork it is dimensionally stable as it pertains to temp and the blocks are in some way insulated. I’ll post the spec sheet/literature later today. Try a bit more flap for your takeoff in the...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Hey David. I don’t have a balancer but one is on the “sooner than later” list of projects to get to. I had freshly dressed the wheel but it has not been balanced. Too, because I had to buy a new motor for it (the old motor was 550v and had bearing issues) I have the grinder on a 4 wheel...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    I bought a copy of the Norton Handbook on Tool Room Grinding a couple of years ago. It is surprisingly short of technique and “how to” guidance. Thanks for the suggestion though. Cheers. Derek
  16. TOBARApprentice

    Surface Grinding Textbook

    My surface plate is clean and I know the flatness (I have an autocollimator and a Rahn Repeat O Meter). The plate is clean and in that area, flat but I appreciate the “double check”. I’m an airline pilot and my world revolves around “double checking”. I will keep the string advised regarding...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    I do have a reference Standard that is accurate to .000002. Yes, 2 millionths, not a typo and it has the certification with it. (It was a small fortune) I checked the indicator agains it and everything seemed to check out as published. I’ll keep you apprised if I find a text. Cheers.
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    Moving Machinery

    Thanks everyone. You're all welcome to come by anytime.
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    Moving Machinery

    It’s more like a play room than a shop……
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    Moving Machinery

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    Ontario Members: any interest in a meet/Greet?

    Looks like Brent has everything well in hand so I’ll plan on the fall/early winter and will try to tee things up with Richard King. I’ll post separately from this string and keep everyone posted. Cheers all!!! Derek
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    Moving Machinery

    Hey everyone. For anyone moving machinery in the 416, 905 and 519 I am more than happy to recommend United Rentals (Brantford) electric/hydraulic dolly. I used it to lift a 450lb Starrett Granite surface plate up the stairs at my old townhouse and down into the new basement shop at the new...
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    Surface Grinding Textbook

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    Surface Grinding Textbook

    Hey everyone. I have finally completed the new shop and all the machines made it down the staircase and into the basement. Everything is hooked up and operating and I tried out the new (to me) Boyar Schultz 6x12 surface grinder. Can anyone recommend a grinding text that would be indicative of...
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    Sold - Mighty Midget Radius Dresser

    Did you get the diamond with it Brent? When I sold that to him I sent him one of my best diamonds with it..... (at least I am pretty sure that’s the one I sold him, lol)
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    Ontario Members: any interest in a meet/Greet?

    Hey all. I’d be willing to host as well if anyone is interested. I’m in Ancaster just off the 403 at Wilson street by 2 min. My wife is gone for a week in April and in May. My sched comes out on Sunday and I can post a tentative date if there is interest. That said this is not to step on...
  27. TOBARApprentice

    Grinder for sharpening metalworking and woodworking tools- low speed or normal speed?

    I would guess that you’d be able to get this for between $1000 and $1300. A ridiculous deal imo. Look at the cost of end mills and then think of the money you’ll save being able to sharpen the north American made milling cutters that you can pick up for $2 each (dull). And you’ll be able to...
  28. TOBARApprentice

    Grinder for sharpening metalworking and woodworking tools- low speed or normal speed?

    There is an old exact copy of the Toycen Journeyman on Kijiji right now. He’s asking $1500 for it, with the air bearing, radius attachment and a bunch of pieces. Search in Winnipeg for End Mill Grinder FCG-30. Worth every penny and it will do SO much more. Check out Cuttermasters on Youtube.
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    Grinder for sharpening metalworking and woodworking tools- low speed or normal speed?

    I have the Toycen Journeyman from Cuttermasters. It is incredible and worth every penny, although I picked it up very reasonably on Kijiji. I also have a Tormek T2000 from years ago. It does a great job and will certainly accomplish a great deal of what you are trying to achieve. That said...
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    Hey Guys!!! I dare you to find a better auction than this….. Starts Tomorrow.

    Wayne is actually a really good guy. I’ve had a number of dealings with him and he is both fair and reasonable. That Myford is probably the nicest Myford on the planet, and while his ask is alot it is as Gerrit points out, only an “ask”. I wouldn’t say that this is any sort of business for...
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