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  1. whydontu

    Unimat DB200 Lathe $180 Kamloops BC

    Anyone close by Kamloops? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1172784304368784/?
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    New GTA member

    Welcome from Vancouver!
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    Tailstock DRO

    Remote readout DRO and mount the scale upside down, with the capacitance strip down. Maybe even a little felt wiper like you have on the lathe carriage.
  4. whydontu

    Hello all!

    Welcome from Vancouver! No such thing as spending too much on machine tools. How much do you spend each month to watch stupidity on TV?
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    Miniature Machine Shop $75 Delta BC

    Let me see if I can organize something for you.
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    New guy

    Welcome from Vancouver! The work I did on my 618 paid for the next lathe.
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    12x36 Gearhead Lathe $2500 Langley BC

    Sold
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    12x36 Gearhead Lathe $2500 Langley BC

    Smoking’ deal if this is legit https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1294243815121098/?
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    Silly little boxes

    Brilliant! I was going to try this using a diamond engraving bit to scribe the box outline and then use shears and tin snips. The ramp-in idea is perfect.
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    Identifying an odd thread.

    Silly thought, assuming you have a DRO on the lathe. Do the dowel or cerrosafe routine, or moldable wax. Could even use spray foam and plastic cling wrap. Put a threading bit in the tool post. With the lead screw disconnected, move the carriage and bit to a nice snug fit into the molded...
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