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    Way wipers 8 x 30 Mill

    I liked the idea, so tonight I stopped by Princess A and bought a roll of drawer liner. It feel much more pliable than the treadmill runner,. Looking forward to trying it out.
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    Way wipers 8 x 30 Mill

    I am still using the thread mill runner and should replace it. I have difficulty moving the table smoothly when it tries to bunch up. I will look at AliEx. I like these threads, they sometimes remind me of things I need done and the suggestions given are helpful. Thanks for posting!
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    keller die filler Langley BC

    Sold for $102.50 which is not bad of a deal, I got mine for less than a hundred but it wasn't has good of a condition and I am missing the overarm. I hope it's a Canadian Hobby metal worker that bought it. Maybe he got a manual with the parts list drawing which was include in the picture...
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    keller die filler Langley BC

    Buckbrush, I also have the same Keller 1A die filer, but I am missing the larger overarm. What is the difference between them, is it spring loaded?
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    keller die filler Langley BC

    No sure if this item will be a deal, it's being auctioned. But somewhat hard to find if you want one. I do use mine every now and then. https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=ach-shop&jstp=sly&hpsr=&hpcs=5100&vndsld=0&saleType=A
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    Tool Help 300lb table crane - must be some mechanical engineers around here?

    The 1000 lbs truck cranes are really nice for $160 + tax. but it would have to rotate to be useful.
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    Fixing RF45 milling machine (noisy gearbox) AndysMachines

    Yes STP sells a similar transmission fix with the same claim. Stop slip and all leaks. . .... etc But no were on my Lucas bottle they mentioned reduced transmission noise. But it sure made my gear box quieter. I just checked and it did finally sealed the lever shaft seal. There is no oil...
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    Cast Pulley Repair

    That wavy symbol after the number would indicate 60 hertz. The alternating current ( A C ) 120 volts / 60hz Therefore 560 rpm would be missing and 950 rpm would be your lowest speed. That might be a bit to fast for large drill size.
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    Fixing RF45 milling machine (noisy gearbox) AndysMachines

    I had leaks on my lathe change gear lever, and replacing the o-rings on those shaft was a major chore. So I had this mechanic in a bottle LUCAS transmission fix from the 1980. It would ride on the gear and stay on , We use to call it honey oil. Another claim was, it would stop the leaks and...
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    Cast Pulley Repair

    It would interesting to know what speed was lost and see what the next speed available , there might not be much of a difference and the feed would certainly fix it. The pulley can be used has is, no arm done. It will leave all the other repair option open, if you ever wanted back the missing...
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