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    What is this set screw ?

    Thanks Susquatch. Appreciate your help. Is there another approach that might be viable - to get closest bigger modern setscrew with hex socket head, drill out thread from the hole and cut another thread instead. This way I will have "standard" screw and hex socket head Story about vernier -...
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    What is this set screw ?

    Here we go.
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    What is this set screw ?

    Hello there. I have setscrews in my vintage Hendey lathe with following dimensions - thread matches the gauge with inscription "24 or 3/16/or 7/32" . Setscrew diameter 1/4" and length around 7/8. Has slotted head. I looked trough various sources of fasteners but found nothing close to that...
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    High build primer source and alternatives

    This one? Should it be two-component stuff...
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    High build primer source and alternatives

    Sorry, have to decline - don't like smell of sulphur (like somebody is puking all the time) :eek:
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    High build primer source and alternatives

    Well, casting is not that rough to use conventional body filler. It is more like an "orange skin" that is possible to have a good finish with just high build primer. Why I want "good finish" ? good question - I don't have right answer... just because...
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    High build primer source and alternatives

    Hello gang. Looking into reasonable alternative to high build primer (AKA sandable primer, AKA filer primer). Better be epoxy. I checked local stores, automotive suppliers and body shops, Amazon... Price is too high for my budget. I am going to rebuild/repaint my newly acquired milling...
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    Dividing head - 650CAD

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897534505339568/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks I bought some stuff from this gentleman in the past. He has amazing workshop and lots of interests spanning from CNC and 3d printing to aeroengines and...
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    Does anybody use or have used bidspotter?

    This is an auction, so your miles can be vary. Starting quite low, I guess price will go uop 5 minutes before closure. Actually - this is interesting stuff. Lathe with a lot of tooling and accessories...
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    KO Lee Universal Tool and Surface Grinder in facebook. 1600CAD . Deal or no deal ?

    That is fair calculations, Tom. I cannot disagree. There is one huge (IMO) advantage here - you have complete machine, ready to grind. No need to look around and search for heads, wheels, etc, Well, I'll tell straight I - have no budget at this moment, so I will pass , though it is very tempting.
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