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    Looking for Depth gauge parts for Buffalo 15 inch drill press

    I’m looking for the depth gauge parts for an old Buffalo Forge 15 inch drill press. The parts that allow you to set the depth of the drill bit. The drill came out of the Old GE plant in Peterborough Ontario after it shut down. It’s a well built drill press that I’d like to get the parts for...
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    Best cleaner for old lathe

    I’m not too sure if I’m in the same boat with my South Bend 13. I might have to resort to a squirt bottle and my Mother in Laws toothbrush on some of the nooks and cranny’s.
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    Best cleaner for old lathe

    Does this gearbox sit in a bath of oil normally? Is it the quick change gearbox or the gear clusters behind the spindle?
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    Best cleaner for old lathe

    The Paslode stuff looks promising. The low odour varsol is pretty cost effective. H-Hardware has it. I might have to try both.
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    Best cleaner for old lathe

    Now that it’s above freezing in the GTA I’m going to attempt to open up my South Bend 13 lathes headstock. I want to clean and service the felts and oil pathways. I don’t know how long it’s been since they have been done. Can anyone recommend a cleaner other than brake fluid? I’m not really...
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    portable bandsaws

    I have the Dewalt corded bandsaw and the Swag auxiliary table only. I just chuck it up in my mechanics vice when I need to use it. I’m limited to room on my work bench so it stays hanging up until I need it. Some of the best money I’ve spent. I’ve only gone through the original Dewalt blade. It...
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    Tool Some tools I made for my 10K Southbend Lathe

    I really like the steady rest. Do you regret selling the South Bend?
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    Good Morning from Durham Region Ontario

    Good Morning, New Member here. Not really new to the metalworking hobby. I got into it as a way to try and repair some old air rifles and maybe try to earn a bit of side cash making parts. This allows me to justify to my Wife the cost of my hobby. Starting out with a small manual Sherline...
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