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    Good source for link belts?

    I use them on my 14x60 lathe, belt sander and horizontal bandsaw. The bandsaw is in an unheated garage. The standard V belt would thump and bounce. The link belt is smooth regardless of temperature. I have run them both ways without problem. I did not know they were directional at first.
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    Treadmill motor

    Put mine on my 6x48 belt grinder with the side disk . Removed the big disk and built a small disk with inseted magnets to hold 6" diamond disks. The tiltable table allows me to set a 7 degree angle, slow it down to a walk and sharpen carbide inserts. Full top speed still available for sanding...
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    Bridgeport right angle head capabilities

    I have a BP right angle head for my First mill that I have never used. It takes R8 collets. I do not have an outboard support for a horizontal shaft and cutter. Are you using a horizontal shaft?
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    My reiden Lathe Fast Tool Rest, Add Some Boxes (2021.06)

    I have the smaller version of this as as (Rapid Original Type A). This has a center distance on the V's of 82mm. Looking for tool holders as one always does.
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    The new design is a quick change box（2023.01）

    I am guessing that is was done by wire EDM, making both slot and insert at the same time.
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    Not really a deal: Sharp 1440 Lathe, West Kootenays

    Is this an Asian product? Sure looks like it with the short carriage length and square corners.
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    Boxford lathe, 10x22, $1,000 - London

    Is there a difference between a Boxford and a Box-ford?
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    Accu tapper in Victoria BC Asking $300

    I have the same tapper. Lightly used for many years. Has worked very well. Can't remember what I paid for it. eBay purchase. Also have smaller tapper for smaller jobs (of course).
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    Precision Level

    Thanks for saying "better than I" rather than "better than me". I am a bit of a grammar Nazi.
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    Precision Level

    Marvin an Judy are in Sherwood Park where I live. Doing ok physically, but Marvin is having pretty serious memory issues. Hope to talk him into going for an afternoon skiing at one of the local hills one of these days. I will keep my eyes open for some more trading fodder. Does your mill have...
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