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  1. DPittman

    Machine 1x42 Linisher upgrade

    Very nice. I have a similar 1x42 belt sander and use it like you do and really quite like it. Those tables you made for yours would be a great addition to mine. I just recently busted the cheesey little mitre gauge for the disc side so am on the lookout for a replacement that doesn't cost a...
  2. DPittman

    Mini rant - who drills the holes on these economy lathes?

    It is frustrating isn't it? I think adding a little bit of precision and refinement would not cost much but would make the machine more valuable to most consumers I would think. I've always felt that if the manufacturer on my Asian lathe would have spent another $100 on refinement and precision...
  3. DPittman

    Vintage Blacksmith Anvil Blacksmith Tools, Red Deer, AB

    Ad says $7/lb if I'm reading it right.
  4. DPittman

    Looking for a set of change gears for a King 1022 lathe

    Do you have any videos of your setup on the forum?
  5. DPittman

    Where to start...

    I sense you want to buy some equipment....unless you know or suspect you will need the capacity of a larger lathe the 10x22 lathes offer reasonable capabilities and are moderate in cost and space requirements. If you know/suspect that you will have considerable milling to do id skip the combo...
  6. DPittman

    Looking for a set of change gears for a King 1022 lathe

    Interesting, I will be looking forward to hearing how the process went for you. I'm leaning toward whatever setup is the most plug and play and does not require much electronic fidgeting and adaptation.
  7. DPittman

    Looking for a set of change gears for a King 1022 lathe

    See not getting the original gears will turn into a blessing in disguise. I hope to someday put an ELS on my Craftex 10x22 but I haven't figured out yet which one is best for me.
  8. DPittman

    One less John on the Forum

    Acquaintances and friendly acquaintances are pretty common, "friends" not so much.
  9. DPittman

    Looking for a set of change gears for a King 1022 lathe

    I may be wrong but the King Lathe and the Craftex lathe has a different drive set up and suspect many gears will not be the same.
  10. DPittman

    Craftex Gear Head Lathe 12" x 36" Model CTO43N. $3500 Edmonton, AB

    If it didn't sell then raise the price.
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