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  1. Tom Kitta

    #7-30 Threading Die

    Yeah I looked through like 100 small dies and I don't have a single 7. I have dozen of 8s and dozen of 6 and 5s etc. but not a single 7. This is very rare indeed. 30 is also not a very common number, this is why maybe lathe is not set to even cut this.
  2. Tom Kitta

    BXA toolholders

    Note that original Aloris will not go onto import post, they are too small. I used all sorts of brands and they are they same, so buy the cheapest. Also, you can make some of your own, I made a nice extra for AXA on my lathe and when using mild steel the results are awesome - also, you can...
  3. Tom Kitta

    #7-30 Threading Die

    I probably have it, let me check.
  4. Tom Kitta

    Stuart’s big dumb lathe

    If you were in Calgary I would have most of what you seek.
  5. Tom Kitta

    Colchester Chipmaster

    Well, I have a working and functional chipmaster. You would need to provide more pictures to figure out what it is worth and also where it is located.
  6. Tom Kitta

    Tool Drill Doctor Experience

    That was probably M2 - M1 is difficult to make a split point. Yeah I have to re-read instructions each time I use it. Frequently, I just sharpen by hand on a grinder as it is much faster. Heck, M1 has a grinder wheel on the left - I just use that ;) It is 120v - I guess I could bring it to the...
  7. Tom Kitta

    Tool Drill Doctor Experience

    I used to have 750 but sold it - got a super old Darex M1. Main problem with 750 or similar is their luck of power when working on larger bits. It takes a long time to do a good job. I think it is intentional - it is to keep them away from much more expensive professional stuff.
  8. Tom Kitta

    Upgrade on lathe and mill.

    ah, I see, a competitor!
  9. Tom Kitta

    Micrometer appraisals

    I sold same 2-6 set maybe around .. 08 / 2022? I listed it for a $100 but sold lower either $80 or $90- not for luck of trying it took weeks. The small one is not worth much - I sold similar 1-2 + 0 to 0.5 like 3 days ago for ... $10 CAD I have for sale now a mixed set 0 to 3 for $50 on...
  10. Tom Kitta

    Upgrade on lathe and mill.

    Back to OP question - the swing size range is huge 12 to 20 (!!!) Bed length of 40" in 12" swing is a bit long, not common on newer stuff - certainly 56" is rare in 12" swing. In 20" swing 40" - 56" is rather rare - you are talking about rare short machine. A light duty 12" swing 24" bed...
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