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  1. Gearhead88

    Craftex 13x24 GH lathe $1000 Windsor (needs motor)

    Yup , we've been down this road
  2. Gearhead88

    Tool Your First Power Tool?

    My first power tool I purchased as a young 'un , around 1975 ish , a big angle grinder , bought it new , a Wen 7" , it was crap and didn't last long , shoulda bought a Makita . In the seventies I was a welder , I was also very enthusiastic about fixing up vehicles . I lived in the rust belt ...
  3. Gearhead88

    Craftex 13x24 GH lathe $1000 Windsor (needs motor)

    I was thinking contactor too , As far as I know , there is no " reverse capacitor " as stated by the seller in his ad.
  4. Gearhead88

    Craftex 13x24 GH lathe $1000 Windsor (needs motor)

    Fix n' flip , there's meat on the bone (profit)
  5. Gearhead88

    Strange Carbide Insert Internal Threading Tool Geometry

    The quality of the available inserts vary on Amazon , you can find better , longer lasting inserts but you will pay more for them . For every example of quality name brand you might find , there are dozens of knock off that crumble easily . Theres no shortage of hucksters in Asia selling low...
  6. Gearhead88

    Strange Carbide Insert Internal Threading Tool Geometry

    I've been less than impressed with the quality of the carbide inserts supplied on Amazon , break easily & they even look crappy.
  7. Gearhead88

    Show us your Tool Height Standard

    This discussion has inspired me to build a tool height gauge for my lathe . For the last 18 years , I’ve been using a cheap o height gauge , I can’t remember where I bought it, maybe House of Tools ?
  8. Gearhead88

    Shop Is your shop messy or spotless?

    Me too , I try to re- invest in my shop as often as possible
  9. Gearhead88

    Hi From Acme Alberta

    Welcome ! You tube channel ? , what's it called ?
  10. Gearhead88

    Shop Is your shop messy or spotless?

    I keep the metal chips cleaned up so my dog doesn't get her paws injured
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