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    Tool Morse taper drill bits

    For larger than 3/8 holes I use MT bits on my drill press, lathe and mill.
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    Tool 6” GS / Gerardi Modular Vise Clone

    Looking forward to hearing your evaluation of this. I have started looking around for one so this might save me a whole lot of research time on the computer.
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    My 8mm tap plan.... Some pre-xmas fun.

    Parcel arrived yesterday Thank!! I will have yours in the mail tomorrow.
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    Tips/Techniques Another way to make a surface grinder balancing ring

    I would do it it on the mill with a dividing head.
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    Tips/Techniques Another way to make a surface grinder balancing ring

    I didn't realize that the holes were drilled all the way through. For some reason I thought they were blind holes. Why not use tapered machine screws?
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    Tool Ever had this happen?

    I wish that would have happened to me. Instead I had to spend countless hours on Kijiji and Market Place to find one that was in good shape and at a price I wanted to pay. :)
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    Other Vevor ultrasonic cleaners?

    I have had a Vevor 10L for about two years and have used it a mostly on carbs. It has worked well. I bought the unit with the rotary dials instead of the soft touch control panel. My thought process was that I can easily repair/replace those if they fail. The soft touch not so much. I don't...
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    Tips/Techniques Another way to make a surface grinder balancing ring

    Some very interesting conversation going on here. I am not sure you would need Loctite or sealer to hold them. As long as the screw is tight and the wheel is balanced it should not come loose. I can't remember the last time I had a set screw come loose on a pulley. On the other hand for peace of...
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    Tips/Techniques Another way to make a surface grinder balancing ring

    Nicely done! I need to do this project as well and was wondering why not put all 18 holes on the outer diameter? Any downside to that?
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    Nice Looking Colchester Bantam @ Strathmore Ab. Auction

    https://bid.premierauctions.ca/ui/auctions/102990/13750754
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