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    Brent Builds!!

    You guys….. Another project for the to do wish list! :D D :cool:
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    Cross slide DRO

    Just for inspiration I’ll point you to where I showed the embedded cross slide scale on my Myford. Link to post #16 I used the slide extension @Susquatch speaks about plus an adapter to mount the read head to the carriage at the rear. I don’t claim originality for this, others here...
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    New to me box level

    I’m also guessing that the forum doesn’t like my iPad. Time will tell. D :cool:
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    New to me box level

    Interesting instrument! Alas, except for the first pic the rest show only as thumbs. :( D :cool:
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    New to me box level

    No pics….. D :cool:
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    Shop Table top crane

    I’m interested to see where this is going, I too have heavy items on the mill table. I’m not sure where the shock comes in unless it’s the boom swivel (clever) but while we’re at it I’m interested to know about the loading on the table slots. If the crane is using them to mount it I’d want...
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    Need to get drill bits for tapping

    Following on @Susquatch ’s discussion, there are recommended thread development tables for various materials, THIS ONE is at Little Machine Shop’s site. They also have a metric version. If I’m not mistaken I think it’s covered in Machineries Handbook. D :cool:
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    Headstock Bearing Races

    I hear you! I’ve been on the design side and seen too many cases where maintainability/repairability was just not on the management agenda but putting it out the door at the lowest cost that’ll meet the spec. was the prime driver. I’ve been on the end of the wrench and sworn too so I get...
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    Zenair CH601HD

    I think it’s biggest benefit and usage is where forming and drawing is needed, not structural strength. It’s not a hardening alloy either. Probably the kind of material you’d find in spin forming too. I’ve seen it called “utility sheet” too. I used some to form the elevator trim control rod...
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    Headstock Bearing Races

    FIFY! ;) D :cool:
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