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    CA-BC VFD enclosures

    https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/lathe-vfd.3518/page-3#post-120985 Post #50
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    CA-BC VFD enclosures

    Last night I added a cover to this project had a piece of lexan cut it down to size, some m4 screws and a piece of salvaged piano hinge and a few magnets hot glued to hold it in place, will keep the chips out and I still have quick access to change the speed which I don't do often as I thought...
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    Faceplate/lathe dog driver

    Yes I never had much luck with the other style several dead soldiers so I bought one of this style and really liked it, I don't have a lot of large drill bits so the sooner I can bore the better, I ended up with 4 from 8mm up too 20mm which fits my boring bar holder perfect and I find them very...
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    Faceplate/lathe dog driver

    Since I have gotten my new lathe it didn't come with a faceplate and I was only able to turn between centers with the 3 jaw chuck and so I wanted something more appropriate so in my travels found this sliver 8 in offcut of aluminum and bought a d1-3 adapter from the amazons and I was ready to...
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    BaitMaster’s (Work) Bench

    Did you have any luck with your serial number was there any added info or history that you found. I have been milling around contacting them, curious to see if there would be any value in contacting them about it? Thks
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    Tools you waited too long to acquire

    I have the same in a left hand version of this and I like it Edit The numbers are bigger than the Mitutoyo.. mostly I like using the left hand on the lathe so I don't have to reach over the bed when measuring something in the chuck. The accuracy is not as good as the Mitutoyo shown in post...
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    Buffalo/Canadian drill press

    Its a very interesting motor for sure, for the speeds the idler has two indents with a pin and a spring, you loosen the bolt and it can go in 2 positions it looks like I won't know for sure till I make up a belt for it. When I saw it I couldn't resist having a look at it and when everything...
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    Buffalo/Canadian drill press

    I picked up this drill press for a little winter project, its the same as this buffalo Junior but the casting shows Canadian Blower and forge co. and the front label shows The Canadian Fairbanks Morse Co Ltd so I guess it was the same as the buffalo but made here in Canada. Everything moves...
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    A New to Me Atlas 10F

    Welcome from Ottawa looks like you got a great machine for starting out, enjoy your new toy!!
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    Tig settings

    -25 this morning plus wind chill gonna be a great day for you in the shop today armed with all that info should be a good day to work away the hours have fun.
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