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  1. ShawnR

    tailstock die holder

    I built the one Blondiehacks did. I like it a lot. Bore the recess to match your dies.
  2. ShawnR

    Is a shaper the only machine that can cut a key way?

    Spooky lately. It seems when I am working on a project, some relevant comments pop up in a forum. Google is way too into me! Yesterday's squirrel project was a slitting saw arbor. Had the blades for years, thinking some day I would make an arbor. Yesterday it happened and I was at the point of...
  3. ShawnR

    Valenite tool holder

    This breaks the codes down nicely https://jaibros.com/blogs/from-our-blog/decoding-of-insert-size-angel-specification-and-grades?srsltid=AfmBOorns7Q2rHYqVWhzxjS0bcxK2HHgTI-G2ApJX29K8zZcDM-OE4lO
  4. ShawnR

    Valenite tool holder

    When I google CCGT, they all come back as aluminum cutters (or rather soft material). CCMT comes back as steel cutters. Don't know why the "tolerance" designator seems to reflect the material it is intended for, but what @Mike R says seems to work with that... Thanks Cheers,
  5. ShawnR

    Valenite tool holder

    Thank you @Mike R and @Susquatch. Sounds like I had the right ones. I will order some up to add to the collection
  6. ShawnR

    Valenite tool holder

    I don't mean to hijack this thread, but rather build on the insert discussion in progress...... I have a question and maybe looking for confirmation please I have this tool set https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08RCRBZM3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It uses a CCMT09T304...
  7. ShawnR

    Tips/Techniques Vertical up welds & Can a Toaster Oven be used as a 7018 Rod Oven?

    I thought, not a welder here, that you can dry wet(tish) rods in a regular oven (if your significant other is ok with that), then keep them dry with a light bulb in a cabinet..... And then, yes, only certain rods are moisture sensitive. I heard stories of old welders dipping 6013 in a pail of...
  8. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    I stopped at a machine shop up the road from me. Asked about some tubing. Guess I owe them donuts.... ;)
  9. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    Well, look what Shawnee did! :-) After the crash course in threads from all of you great members, and armed with a better understanding of threads, I headed back to the shop this morning. I had left the setup in the lathe last night when I walked away, so, basically, made a deeper pass...
  10. ShawnR

    Another threading question

    I am going out to try it again on ABS. All I want is a plastic adapter (or aluminum) to stick a mirage tube onto my scope
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