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    Tips/Techniques Using ER Collets

    Thanks for this. I actually just received an R8-ER32 collet adapter and a set of collets so this was very timely. One question I have is when would you choose to use the ER collet vs an R8 collet in equivalent size?
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    Improving a seed planter

    My first thought is an electric PTO clutch from a lawnmower. Replace the pulley with your chain drive sprocket. Apply 12V and the sprocket will spin, no power and it will idle. They are $200-$300 new but you might be able to salvage some used ones.
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    Machine edge

    Would one of those pneumatic chamfering tools work for this?
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    What are these? Any ideas?

    The plane I will take a guess. It looks like a standard number 5 plane that someone has attached a wood base. There are a series of planes that are known as “Transitionals” that are cast body with modern (for the time) adjustments but wood soles. My understanding is these were built as some...
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    SOLD - Machinery's Handbook Large Print 25th Edition

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    My welding challenge

    Any details on the kit? Is this a prefab kit or did you send the chamber dimensions and they send out the cut and rolled parts?
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    How to load a lathe

    The previous owner claimed it was intermittently not starting, and didn’t start when I went to pick it up. The switch is off-on-momentary, when you hold it in momentary the motor turns-stops-turns-stops etc. when you release the switch into the run position it stops. Almost like some sort of...
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    How to load a lathe

    So an update. I liked the idea of the drop deck trailer to simplify loading/unloading but unfortunately Sunbelt in Ontario apparently only had one in Nepean which is too far away. Eventually I was able to find one through United rentals. The locations near me were all booked on long term rentals...
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    Other Basic Electronics, Multimeters, & Oscilloscopes

    Just a heads up if you are planning to buy one that Microchip is bad at supporting their older products. Lots of newer ICs won’t be supported by the Pickit and you will need the 4 or now 5 version. I do have a Pickit 3 and would help but unfortunately I am not local to you. If you do not find...
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    Personal Protection Hearing and Eyes

    I shoot competitively which requires full days wearing hearing protection. I have tried about everything and use different things depending on the situation. If you are going with muffs the key is to get gel cups. Some higher end ones come with them, others like the 3Ms you need to buy them...
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