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    Help needed with Grizzly 9977 mill

    That's my goal. To get my DRO parts installed. But I need some help with that. For the record, there are three kinds of issues I face. Repairs to the table and associated parts. Replacing the motor, which I know is too heavy for me... And the DRO. This could be three different individuals....
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    Help needed with Grizzly 9977 mill

    Thanks for your response, Craig. Good questions. The imprecision is a kind of mild stuttering as I move the table in selected places, both X and Y. Makes me think that something is worn with the threads or the nut? Also, I can feel a hesitation at certain points. Still gets the job done, but...
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    Help needed with Grizzly 9977 mill

    My Grizzly 9977 mill which I bought new in 2006 and installed here in my workshop in Edmonton needs some adjusting, resetting, or repairs. The table no longer moves with precision in the X and Y planes. This mill is about 1600 pounds and I no longer have the strength to manipulate the table...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    Glad you agree. I value your opinion a lot. Any other helpful suggestions most gladly received...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    For the record - I posted some info and pics on the Current Projects thread. Also, I did receive the bronze plate and also a 3' piece of bearing bronze (not the oil-filled kind however) that measures 2.25" x .75". That was the minimum purchase so I have excess if anyone's interested.
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    Ruler Marking Gauges

    My latest project – Ruler Marking Gauges (RMG) The idea of refining available designs to create what I call my multi-generational RMG was brought into focus by the vast quantity of YouTube videos on the subject. While almost all of those videos do lead towards the creation of a useable gauge...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    Well, thanks for asking. I am making the best Ruler Marking Gauges I know how to make. So far, I have been using brass for the ruler guide, but thought that might last only a few decades. So, I decided that bronze would be ideal for this, and should add a century or two to the lifespan. The...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    The 3 Sq. Ft. piece had a price of $470 US$. Plus shipping of $110 US$. Plus Exchange of course. Will have to see about any duties and GST - some shipments do not bother with this, but others do...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    Somehow this morning I got a notice from this thread about 12L14 steel and how you could get it from Metal Supermarkets here in Edmonton. When I tried to buy some rod stock, they did not have any, but could get it - for roughly 2.5x the price I wound up paying to Online Metals. In case anyone is...
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    About the iPhone photo format

    I just email any IPhone photos to myself. Works great!
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