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    L0 spindle cover

    Bummer it didn't work. I tried to slightly alter the o.d dimension of the thread so that it would fit without doing some filling. The printed o.d was good but it changed to more threads per inch. Once the thread is generated in the program I guess it can't be easily altered? something is gone...
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    L0 spindle cover

    :) I wouldn't if this was a critical part, because I am sure there is some dimensions which are off, but it fits nicely once the nut is tighten and this is just a protective cover. I started a new design because yesterdays print was done in two part. I started printing the taper until it reached...
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    L0 spindle cover

    It worked, the cover fits! It sure beats buying a big chuck of aluminum $$ and the spend a few hours carving it, for just a protective cover and to hold the nut in place.
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    L0 spindle cover

    I made a metal drawbar and collet adaptor for some 5C collets for my Colchester lathe and now I need to 3D print a spindle cover. The cover will protect the L0 taper and secure the large spindle nut from flopping around when using the lathe. Printing and Cad work is all new to me but I am...
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    Tool Caliper with broken screw

    If there is no pin, could it be soldered in place?
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    New puzzle (mosquito)

    For a one of, My redneck approached would be to take a washer and drill a hole with the appropriate diameter to catch the entire lip. Silver solder that washer to the end of a 3/8" tube 6" long. Bandsaw cut the washer/tube along its length 4" . Pry it open over the pin head, squeeze the tube...
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    Mitutoyo like finish

    Like Gerritv, I sand blast or glass bead the part depending on the finish I want to achieve. I like glass beads if I want the part to look cast and antique, the glass bead gives it a light porous pitted look, especially if the glass new. The sand blast is more like a frost finish, almost...
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    Silly little question

    I find the my conical tapered tip works quite well when I am pumping the oil, but has soon the tip is removed I get a pressure build up spill, coming out of the ball and the tip. I have also tried to leave the tip inserted for a longer period of time, hoping the pressure would bleed out but it...
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    Silly little question

    Modified a small PA grease gun and screwed on a 16'' flexible line with a conical tip. The flexible line was a bonus to reach hard to get oilers. I can hold and push down hard on the tip which most of the time will seal. If I was to make a new one I would modify a larger grease gun for a larger...
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    Royal Live Centre Bearing Replacement

    I google, the TJB F 6201-RZ and it looks to be readily available. Interesting they didn't use a thrust bearing and instead used this deep groove bearing type. I will keep that type of bearing in mind if ever the application arise.
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