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    Need a Dro what one to get

    If anyone is interested, I managed to get a copy of the manual for the LCD version sent to me... link attached, if it doesn't work let me know and I can forward you the email. https://gofile.io/d/PDxdpd http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=08801938012966189500
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    FREE Honda GX200 Engine - Less than 20 hrs of Use

    I've got an old lawn mower that the float seems to be sticking so its bleeding all the gas through the carb. And the pullcord ripped off. I was going to take it to the tump but if you want it you're more than welcome to it.
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    Easy way to protect tooling cutting edges

    Didn't see those but thanks.
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    Easy way to protect tooling cutting edges

    Yesterday I was sorting through some of my stuff and found a bag of reamers.. they were loose which is not a good idea especially when it comes to reamers due to the fine cutting edge. I thought about it for a minute and decided to try something that I hadn't though of before - electrical heat...
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    Bunch o centers

    I'm in calgary Mt3 and up.
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    Bunch o centers

    CNC dead centers are threaded dead centers that are commonly used in turning applications. Unlike grinders, CNC lathe tailstocks lack a through hole to aid in knocking the dead center out of the tailstock. Tailstock pressures in dead center turning applications are also considerably higher than...
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    Bunch o centers

    I've got a pile of left over centers that I stumbled on, picture attached. They range from mt3 to mt5 I believe. If anyone is interested let me know.
  8. K

    How not to run a milling machine

    You didn't hit the table and jaws are replaceable. That's just an apprentice mark now.
  9. K

    Need a Dro what one to get

    I believe you're about right from previous ones I've had. Using it on a lathe pretty much requires the offsets, unless you want to touch off every time..
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    Need a Dro what one to get

    Frustrating that I cannot find a manual for it online in pdf. It'd be nice to know if the scales have an index as well.
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