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  1. Johnwa

    Playing around with Fusion 360

    My quick read of the SWmaker restrictions is that any files created could only be opened in SWmaker and would not work with regular SW. I didn’t see whether SWmaker would opened an SW file or not. Have you tried opening an SW file?
  2. Johnwa

    Hello from Calgary

    Welcome from SW Calgary. Your choice may depend on the size of your work envelope. I think the Chinese 7x10s are likely better than similar sized vintage lathes like the 6” atlas. Chinese 14” and larger are likely fine. The sizes in between are a bit of a crap shoot. I did have a Chinese...
  3. Johnwa

    Metal Straightedge

    I have a piece 6’ piece of 1”x3” aluminum extrusion made by 8020 that is as straight as I can tell. A piece of 1”x1” has a definite bow of about ⅛” over the 6’ length. Princess Auto sells similar extrusions. They may or may not be as straight but you could likely pull a couple from the rack...
  4. Johnwa

    WTB 2 step pulley for South Bend 9A

    I measured mine and it matches PT2131NR1 large pulley OD 3.4”. Small pulley OD 2.09”.
  5. Johnwa

    WTB 2 step pulley for South Bend 9A

    Here’s a link to a drawing of the motor pulley. http://www.wswells.com/ppp/b-wright/SBL-pulleys.pdf At one time Bib Wright posted a better drawing of the pulley but I haven’t been able to find it.
  6. Johnwa

    Is Taper Attachment worth it?

    Nobody has mentioned an electronic leadscrew?
  7. Johnwa

    SouthBend 9A $1100 Victoria

    Yes, the 9A has power crossfeed. The 9B does as well but doesn’t have a gearbox.
  8. Johnwa

    Who Sold or Imported Zay machines?

    FWIW the ZAY machines were sold in Ontario by machine tools warehouse. I think this is the same guy but he’s now just selling CNC stuff. https://www.machinetoolswarehouse.ca/
  9. Johnwa

    real old lathe is gonna follow me home

    I had to google as I originally thought you meant 38-55. Interestingly wikI gives the case measurements in mm.
  10. Johnwa

    Tips/Techniques Motor Conversion question

    If you’re just running at 60Hz and not too concerned with the actual motor rpm is SV of any advantage?
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