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  1. Noltez

    Is there a newbie thread to read on properties of different metals?

    Rookie question, I know. I did a couple searches and came up empty. Is there a more recent thread than the Sourcing Metal sticky on different types of metals? Maybe one with their machining qualities? The local metal supply shop (B&D Steel here in Burlington) is pretty friendly but I'd like...
  2. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    Absolutely. I'm so new at this I don't have any supplies on hand yet. The one thing my lathe was "lacking" was cutting bits. Lots included for the lanturn post, but only 1 or 2 for the 4-position post. I found a carbide tip holder I had from a brake lathe and that cut much better than any of...
  3. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    Ahhh! Ya that'd do it too. I just wanted to retain as much material as possible. Stopped over at our neighbours place and left it with him to see if he can fit it for me. I have a lot to learn :)
  4. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    That's great Craig! Thank you for the offer. There is a local shop that we've used but the guy I talked to before has left so I'm not sure if I can still use them for such a small job. If they're unreasonable I'll definitely take you up on that offer!! If I get a favorable reply from the...
  5. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    I appreciate the suggestions! I tried mounting up the rectangular piece in my vertical milling attachment using just the set screws. However I discovered a lot of play in it. Even with the gib screws snugged the movable part of the attachment could deflect from under the wedge with little...
  6. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    I'm very, very new to machining and after reading on Practical Machinist that the results of lathe milling are not great. Technically I think I have enough equipment to do it, but I lack experience. Also my milling attachment has no vice on it so I'd be relying on the two set screws to hold...
  7. Noltez

    Anyone around in Hamilton / Oakville corridor available to mill my QCTP base?

    I received my Accusize quick change post and need to have the base fit to my compound. I will remove the compound and bring it for measuring / fitting. See photos of block and of the old post base attached. If anyone is available to do this operation asap please drop a message. Thanks.
  8. Noltez

    Hello !

    Hello from Burlington!
  9. Noltez

    Is the Accusize QCTP (AXA size) the same as what's available on Ali?

    I've just realized the Accusize warehouse is less than an hour from my house, so there's extra incentive to order from them again next time. I really don't mind paying a reasonable premium for a retailer to do the legwork of bringing a product in, doing a little QC on it and branding it as...
  10. Noltez

    Is the Accusize QCTP (AXA size) the same as what's available on Ali?

    Thanks for the replies. I've ordered the Accusize 6pc kit and a spare tool holder, plus some carbide holders. Should get me started. Also realized that weird "plum Bob" looking thing in my old tool box is actually a dead center.
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