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  1. Arbutus

    Machine enamels?

    Hi - I'm looking for product suggestions for a hard oilproof enamel for castings and fabricated parts. Previously I have used Rust-oleum Hammered spray enamels which have a 'crackle" finish, and the brush-on Rust Coat enamels from Home Hardware. The Hammered finish looks lovely and is oil...
  2. Arbutus

    Tips/Techniques Making file handles

    Beautiful handles, for sure. I'd hang them on the wall cuz they're going to get tashed up and those look too nice to use! Like @jcdammeyer I've been printing handles and grips using PETG and ASA which have been in use for a couple of years now and are doing just fine.
  3. Arbutus

    DICKSON quick change tool holder（Who uses it? Detailed dimensions can or have been mapped）

    This is the S-0 toolholder for 3/8" to 1/2" tooling:
  4. Arbutus

    Long shot... Emco Maier V10/P tailstock

    Yeah thats what bothers me. I suspect the bore has become work hardened. When I purchased the machine 25 years ago, there was evidence of some brutality, and one area in particular was the tailstock. The previous user had a collection of MT2 large diameter drills. Judging by the galled and...
  5. Arbutus

    Long shot... Emco Maier V10/P tailstock

    My old girl turned 60 this year. She was built in 1964 and still does the job! But the tailstock is quite sloppy - the barrel and sleeve are worn, and when the cotter is tightened, the barrel moves horizontally by a couple of thou. It has a Morse 2 internal taper which is also damaged and...
  6. Arbutus

    DICKSON quick change tool holder（Who uses it? Detailed dimensions can or have been mapped）

    62mm
  7. Arbutus

    DICKSON quick change tool holder（Who uses it? Detailed dimensions can or have been mapped）

    I have a smaller Dickson toolpost for 3/8"-1/2" tooling, made by Emco Maier. I also have a larger Dickson toolholder for 5/8" tooling, but no toolpost for it. I'm not certain about the origin of this one. If you like, I could measure them up for you.
  8. Arbutus

    Time for some fun

    Esso - "Put a Tiger in your Tank" campaign - everyone had a tiger tail hanging out of their gas cap. When was that? 70s ?
  9. Arbutus

    Time for some fun

    Still have all of mine! Some parts given to me when I was about 8 and I still use it!
  10. Arbutus

    Time for some fun

    Wrapping parcels with brown paper and string Hand cranking the motor on a frosty morning
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