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  1. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Fun fact Leveling a round column mill sucks Second fun fact Buying a feeler gauge set from PA works awesome as shim stock of all sizes for around 10$
  2. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Yep, I agree, to be clear I am going to caster land to look for the leveling feet I want. Not casters. Casters would make it too tall for me. Im already going to need phone books for my machinist friends.... and who the hell has phone books anymore?
  3. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    I gave my blacksmith buddy a couple of HVLP gun so I MIGHT be able to use those to spray on the paint. I say might because there is no room in the shop right now for me to store it while it drys so I need some warmer whether. If I end up rolling it on at home I will probable use the same paint...
  4. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Arrrhgggg, I am on the fence. I was going to do that but I might spend the money and get proper leveling feet. Will help me lower it a little bit. Planning on going to Casterland on wed. (Will cost 80$ though ;P)
  5. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    I got some space. It wont be enough to walk behind (Like i did for my mill) but enough where I can retrieve items that fall behind. The bench is going to have some ground clearance too. Wheels would be nice but I think I enjoy cursing and swearing everytime I need to move it an inch ;)
  6. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Yeah my lathe will be sitting high too. But I am also over 6'. It should put the cross slide wheel right at my elbow..... in theory..... (In theory communism works though) The left chamber will get some shelves and the right chamber is getting a tool chest. I think it will look sharp when its done.
  7. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Starting to look like a stand :)
  8. TheLocalDrunk

    Rotary Table for Craftex CX605

    lol, that is narrow :) BUT, when we moved my Mill it was just 2 guys and a dolly. One above, one below. You could get something like my mill down there, no problem. (Mind you my stairs and stair well is not developed) ((My mill is equiv to the King PDM30)) Interesting question though as I dont...
  9. TheLocalDrunk

    Rotary Table for Craftex CX605

    Buy the bigger one. Complain to wife how your mill is too small. Buy a new mill to fit the rotary table ;) (I know, I know. Im loads of help)
  10. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Ha, I JUST came back in from the warehouse putting a piece of uni-strut on the back. So I got that part covered.
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