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  1. Tomc938

    iPhone to Android - phone recommendations?

    No worries! That tells me it's probably too new for me. ;)
  2. Tomc938

    iPhone to Android - phone recommendations?

    If you're upgrading - would you have your old iphone for sale?
  3. Tomc938

    Apron repair

    1) Yes, a hole will go into the patched section. I did leave it proud so I can mill down. I'll bolt it in place and then transfer punch and drill. The JB weld is only to seal that patch. There are 3 1/4" cap bolts holding the patch through the case. (last picture) 1b) It is an oil gallery...
  4. Tomc938

    Apron repair

    Thought I would give an update: I decided to go with the inset plan. Don't have what I need to braze, and don't want to wait to get going on it. So I milled out a section of the damaged casting, shaped a piece so be set in, and put it in place with some plastic steel to seal the edges. I...
  5. Tomc938

    Southbend 16" Parts/advice needed

    While I can't help with the acquisition of parts, I can say "Sounds like a good find, and should be fun getting things together and getting the old girl running again."
  6. Tomc938

    Mini rant - who drills the holes on these economy lathes?

    German manufacturing: "Is the hole placement +/- .005?" Approved. Chinese manufacturing: "Is the hole surrounded by metal on all sides? Approved.
  7. Tomc938

    Apron repair

    I like the brazing idea. Didn’t think of it because it’s not a skill I possess. Would I need to tear it down, or could I just remove the shaft and gear closest to the repair? The next closest gear is almost 3”away. As long as I don’t grind abrasive dust wouldn’t be a problem.
  8. Tomc938

    Apron repair

    I'm almost ready to attach the apron on my 1440, but I noticed some damage. I think the bolt bottomed out and broke a chunk of the casting away. Besides being one of the 5 bolts that hold the apron onto the saddle, the missing piece is also home to a channel that gets oil to the bearing...
  9. Tomc938

    King 1440 Lathe Speed plate

    Makes sense. With VFD and original graphics I at last have an idea what the speed is, even if I do adjust it a bit with the VFD.
  10. Tomc938

    King 1440 Lathe Speed plate

    That's something I will have to check. It is 3 PH. Good question!
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