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Thanks Craig, and others, for the kind words. Yes and yes, that is the little Atlas MF horizontal miller just to the left of the green Keller. I don’t have a vertical mill/drill but I do have a drill press which I don’t think is real obvious between the vertical bandsaw and the outside door on...

I also have my shop in my basement, although in these parts “basements” are typically at grade or a few feet below. So, long flights of stairs into the deep and dark are not a real problem. But, it still means everything has to come and go by man-door only rather than some kind of roll-up garage...

Good to hear, Bill. I’m glad things seem to heading the right way, albeit a bit slower than you’d probably like. Hang in there. -frank

Ordinary propane by itself will be tough on 3/8” material. Making a small “corner” out of a few fire bricks will help greatly to bounce the heat back and you stand a better chance of getting the heat up. Three-eighths is about the limit for a regular hardware store Bernzomatic without MAPP.

Sure beats the heck out of the ubiquitous CanTire motorcycle jack, doesn’t it.

I like spiral flute for hand reaming, seem less likely to get a chatter going. Spiral flutes jump holes and keyway better too, straight flute kind of drop in and can make a wallow on one side.

In addition to the aforementioned adapter, you can also make your own post backs for indicators. There’s nothing special about them, the only fussy part is getting the holes right but even that’s easy if you use the existing back as a pattern. Make the post whatever size you need to fit the...

No, I myself have not but my keyway cutting has been limited since I’ve had the shaper. From what others are saying though you’re on the right track. I’m eagerly awaiting the results…

Yup, that’d be my guess too. Here’s a link to the MC series manuals if you want to read up on them… http://www.wolfautomation.com/media/pdf/ac-drives/actech/monethousand/actech-mc-thousand-modbusref.pdf

UK nomenclature — 7” throw over there equals 14” swing over here.