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  1. dave_lawson@

    New Member

    Post in thread 'Busybee B096 mill drill manual' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/busybee-b096-mill-drill-manual.2965/post-38019
  2. dave_lawson@

    CA-ON Decent Drill Bits?

    Looking to elevate my drill bit quality a little. Recently got a number drill set from Temu in China and (unsurprisingly) the result was underwhelming. Not actually cobalt (despite the claim) and several bits were identical diameter despite being stamped otherwise. It was less than $40...
  3. dave_lawson@

    why some people never get covid, finally some clarity

    As I've been saying all along, no vaccine is a "force field". The vaccine has no effect on the virus until you are infected, at which point it has enabled an accelerated response to reduce the effect of the infection. In some cases it might eliminate the virus quickly enough that it never takes...
  4. dave_lawson@

    Small mill

    2/3 HP (500W). I’ve run 1” end mills for facing and had zero issues.
  5. dave_lawson@

    Small mill

    Hi, Just added a LittleMachineShop Hi Torque Mini Mill to complement my SB9A. I am working on/towards small live steam and general mischief, so in my opinion the two are a good a pairing, for my personal needs. It is readily moveable by breaking it at the mount to the base (4 bolts). Comes with...
  6. dave_lawson@

    Bought a SouthBend 9” - Hints on things to look for at setup?

    Ok, now with new pictures showing it installed alongside it's baby mill brother. And, yes, I realize I put the Kreg table stretcher upside down. Not going to change it now! For those with stiffness concerns, the tables are 1-1/2 thick glued up cabinet grade plywood and are screwed along the...
  7. dave_lawson@

    Bought a SouthBend 9” - Hints on things to look for at setup?

    Great, thanks. Looks like the equipment required to produce is beyond my 'current' inventory, but who knows what the future might bring. Cheers, Dave
  8. dave_lawson@

    Bought a SouthBend 9” - Hints on things to look for at setup?

    Another question: Have heard great things about link belts, but they don't handle reverse well. Wondering if the torque typically in reverse would be an issue, as I've read some people say they work ok in other applications.
  9. dave_lawson@

    Bought a SouthBend 9” - Hints on things to look for at setup?

    What model SB is this? I am envious of the t-slots on the carriage, which my SB9A does not have. Is this an under-drive model?
  10. dave_lawson@

    Bought a SouthBend 9” - Hints on things to look for at setup?

    QCTP is on the list. Comes with 3&4 jaw chucks, 19 pc collets, milling vertical slide, and quite a bit more.
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