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    Tips/Techniques Hydraulic Rod

    I hear you!!!! Ceramic inserts at 30$ a pc go a long way to buying rod. Heard that kncr u got through all the hardening etc it was ok, but getting there
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    Tips/Techniques Hydraulic Rod

    Friend just gave me a lifetime supply of hydraulic cylinder rod. What insert do u use? Have heard of guys using ceramic,,,,,, like that’s cheap and easily come by. Was hoping just to do a .050 cut at .008 tir with a regular insert. Induction hardening is supposedly only .050 thick on a 1.5...
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    Modern Mill, Edmonton, $400

    If you have the room it’s not even a gamble, grab it!!! But like earlier posts said, it’s still a weighty footprint not for most hobby guys. I have a bp knee mill and it is no where near as sturdy as this one but it is definitely more versatile. Eventually one starts to look at the yard stick...
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    Made in Taiwan vs Made in China

    I’ve had enough experience with both countries as well as Germany and Italy in machine purchases. I’ve had issues with EVERY country and price level. What’s most important is getting the machine that suits u best followed up by the best dealer. Country is irrelevant if you don’t have good local...
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    Tips/Techniques Haas tl1

    Any users in this bunch that have a tl1/tl2? Looking to have a short conversation.
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    Voest Alpine Lathe- $5000, Burlington

    Went and compared pics. Definitely a 2 meter long c-c
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    Shade Pull

    Lemons- lemonade thing, awesome job love them. Just glad your not a mason!!!
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    Voest Alpine Lathe- $5000, Burlington

    I believe that may be a 225 judging by the tail stock spacer block. I have this length and the the next one longer . This is a 60 inch machine between Center’s I think. They came in 1 meter, 1.5 meter and 2 meter. Very good machines.
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    WTB milling machine, but with a budget

    Late to the party but I’m up and running . My mill sold weeks ago, sorry.
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    10" Southbend Kingston GCAuction

    Man where do u guys find this stuff!! I’m still lamenting about that DSG..... dam ferry ride
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