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  1. Arbutus

    There's a problem when uploading images

    Sizes vary from 225Kb to 2.2Mb. I often post larger ones.
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    There's a problem when uploading images

    Yeah its odd. Screenshots work fine, but nothing from my phone. I always use an image converter to create .pngs or .jpegs but those images are not being accepted.
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    Another cut knurler....

    I was quite shocked at the cost of a cut knurl tool from a commercial supplier - $400 - $700 and even more for a fancy one. So I took a day and made this lovely little thing. It does the job perfectly! The knurls are the same ones I use with the Hemmingway sensitive knurler, they are...
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    There's a problem when uploading images

    I cannot seem to post images any longer. I have tried jpg and png. Image sizes range from 250Kb to 2.2Mb The error is the same, whether adding one or ten images.
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    Endmills with threaded shanks

    This is the Osborne/Clarkson end mill holder mounted on an R8 shank. The collets have a locking tab to prevent rotation inside the chuck. The collets are also threaded which pevents rotation of the tool when properly seated. Inside the chuck are the male lugs and a centre which engages on the...
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    Shop Question for the basement shop guys

    Nothing, ever, in any context, will exonerate you. You are always guilty despite any and all evidence to the contrary. This the is law of co-habitation and must be accepted if you wish to maintain the peace.
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    Shop Question for the basement shop guys

    careful vacuuming and shoes with almost no treads, so the shrapnel doesn't stick. But I still get heck when a micron sized particle sneaks past.
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    Letter stamp jig....

    I have always found it difficult to align letter stamps - too far apart, not aligned on centre or skewed. So I cashed in another Round Tuit and designed this little jig to help. Its made from PLA-Carbon Fibre, and uses six 1/4"x1/4" magnets from Lee Valley. The base is rabbeted and fits a...
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    Using die grinder for scraping stuff

    Interesting! I would like to see some more details on the setup - more pix or your video?
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    Tool Budget DIY Scraper Advice Needed

    PA sells them - the carbide comes square ground but it's easy enough to grind a slight rake and convex face. I think I paid $12 and it's as good as any I've used. It works well for light, close-up work where you don't need muscles. The one they show here is 31mm. Mine is 20mm. PA Carbide scraper
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