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  1. K

    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    I've had multiple and they worked and lasted. The only issue I had is one of them arrived with the reader head off the glass scale so I had to put it back on. No big deal though.
  2. K

    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    I already tried that.. You could talk to the seller and ask him then try to organize it again.
  3. K

    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    Too bad that you guys are ordering now. I had posted (a long time ago) that I was ordering and we could've got a better price on them if we ordered 5 or more (I probably need 2 or 3 more)
  4. K

    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    I don't think I had any import fees or anything..
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    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    Aliexpress. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32761513829.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32761513829&aff_trace_key=183c41c425a44263a9fdfc4d50650c63-1525750603623-07889-2u6jmaU&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=9469amp--S5Us_QfC1AD3enfPkGYhQ1549932813130
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    Looking at DRO for 6x26 knee mill - need advice

    I've bought 3 sets of the Chinese ones and they seemed quite good, showed up fast and are accurate. Glass scales, don't go with the 1 micron precision it will just irritate you that you never hit you number.
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    A.C.T. EQUIPMENT SALES Ltd - good machine tool supplier in Calgary

    http://www.actequipment.com I don't know if this has been mentioned before but they seem to have good stock and can order stuff from quite a few larger suppliers. I often find myself not being able to find tooling in Calgary and have to order it.. I think this will fill the gap quite well. If...
  8. K

    Lathe Tool height

    I've got that exact one.. In pieces.. Because they decided to hot glue (probably something else but that's what it looks like) the level bubble onto the holder.. Which doesn't hold up. -1 in my books.
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    Mill and lathe on kijiji

    Decent starter package for someone. Metal working lathe and milling machine, https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/st-albert/metal-working-lathe-and-milling-machine/1404273787?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Price: $ 2,200
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    Failed Shim Punch Project

    If you want to keep trying I think the other portion that you're likely missing is alignment on the punch. If you can find a way to steady the punch in relation to the die and lock them both down and ensure that it move perpendicular to the die you'll likely have better success. Reamers are your...
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