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  1. LRSbm146

    Magnetic contactor

    @TorontoBuilder @David_R8 being that I’m a welder and not an electrician.... I wouldn’t be comfortable ordering that part from AliExpress. I did stop at an electrical wholesaler on my way to work tonight. The guy wasn’t an electrician but took down the specs, so we’ll have to see where that...
  2. LRSbm146

    Magnetic contactor

    Having an electrical issue with my lathe and hopefully someone around here knows the answer. I haven’t had a chance to search the internet yet on this. The lathe is a CT-1440G and has no manufacturer markings on it or the manual but it was available under a couple different brand names. The...
  3. LRSbm146

    Tungsten holders

    Everyone knows a tig welder needs to have a tungsten holder and I’ve seen some pretty elaborate ones over the years. Working with a couple guys that have been using plastic drill bit sleeves, so I whipped up a couple before Christmas out of aluminum and carbon fiber. Not that durable but turned...
  4. LRSbm146

    Tap/drill poster

    This might be old news... was looking for a new tap/drill poster and learned starrett will send you any of their propaganda for free if you create an account. The poster is huge but the laminated pocket version is pretty nice
  5. LRSbm146

    Lathe dro install

    @Susquatch I would normally go pretty easy, maybe make a test piece. I made the mistake of watching YouTube first. seemed like most were putting a lot more pressure than I would do or have done, one guy was doing it similar to threading. the carriage stop... There are some plans for something...
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    Lathe dro install

    Thanks @140mower & @6.5 Fan. There’s a lot of experience around here so it’s nice to get a “good job” from everyone. It’s probably just the paint. Hahaha Side question about knurling... I haven’t done much and I only have one set of wheels for my knurler... I just kind of go for it. Should a...
  7. LRSbm146

    Lathe dro install

    @dfloen couple more airguns... these are a couple of late 90’s paintball guns. Picked up on Kijiji in “not working” condition. Did a little research on them and I guess the original versions were made by a guy named Bud Orr in his home machine shop. Sounds it was a big deal for the game... I...
  8. LRSbm146

    Lathe dro install

    Thanks @dfloen my last couple projects were airguns. My kids and I like shooting but it’s getting harder to get out with the actual firearms. We can shoot airguns up the road at my buddies place. This started as a crosman 2240 and not quite sure what it is now. I didn’t make the receiver but I...
  9. LRSbm146

    Lathe dro install

    @YYCHM yes all on the lathe. The biggest challenge was the keyway. I’m currently looking for a mill but it needs to be the right one.
  10. LRSbm146

    Lathe dro install

    Last weekend’s project, and the first one using the digital readout. Was more milling than turning but it all happened on the lathe.
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