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  1. K

    New guy in Calgary

    You added a quick change gear box or tool post?? Tool post seems easy and well worth it, gear box sounds hard
  2. K

    New guy in Calgary

    Oooo, I didn't realize the cx701 didn't have quick change.that kind of sucks. But it does have separate feed and thread rods, so at least you don't need to change up gears to go between those, do you?
  3. K

    New guy in Calgary

    Cool man, when I get closer to buying it, I might very well take you up on it. My big concern with these us that I've read a few horror stories about them, and more than a few horror stories about busy bee warranty or service. Doesn't make me feel very comfortable when I'm dropping that kind of...
  4. K

    New guy in Calgary

    It really is, I love it. I don't think you could have it jam up ever, unless there is a miss feed from the mag. Probably one of my favorite guns. I do like the M1A too, and I spent a long time gathering parts for mine.
  5. K

    New guy in Calgary

    Hehehe my last purchase was a CZ858 (one that was prohibited, converted auto, very clear looking inside it is converted auto), and my first machining project was milling the mag well so I could fit the B&T mag well adapter from wolverine, to allow me to use AR pistol mags. I then proceeded to...
  6. K

    New guy in Calgary

    Awesome guys, I'll let you know when I find something, or if I decide to just drop the cash at busy bee. To ease the pain of the liberals winning the election, I picked up a new semi auto rifle yesterday, so I got set back a little in my lathe fund.....Lol
  7. K

    I want a lathe

    So I'm looking for something similar to the cx701 in size. Basically it can't be too big because it's got to go in my basement, but it's got to be big enough. Need a 1.5" bore or so, and everything else will likely be close to correct if I get it with that bore and not too long a bed. I found...
  8. K

    New guy in Calgary

    Haha, yea, I'll be taking a lot of stuff off it when I get out. I think I'll end up saving up the cash for the cx701. I just can't find what I want used, but if something comes up between now and then, we'll see. Anyone able /willing to check out a machine with me if I find one? I don't really...
  9. K

    Reverse Engineered

    Yea, my understanding (basic as it is) is that modern hss and cobalt alloys are designed for high hot wear resistance. They still will get tempered at high temps, but the color isn't representative of the actual tempering in the same way that it is for other steels. This is, of course, just my...
  10. K

    New guy in Calgary

    No, I want to be able to fit barrels into the spindle, and fit a spider on the outboard side so it can be stabilized well. I know these small lathes aren't great for gunsmith work, but I've read of guys doing good things on them too. Can't hurry to give it a try.... Worst thing that happens is...
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