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  1. skippyelwell

    Machine Not sure I need a drill press anymore

    Ah yes, the splayed legs that always want to hit the lower control arms when removing an engine, I've cursed that more than a few times myself.
  2. skippyelwell

    Early morning after the storm - B&W

    The deck table hasn't been disturbed since the fall, total accumulation as of this morning, 29.5" and another 4" fell today.
  3. skippyelwell

    Machine Not sure I need a drill press anymore

    Can I ask why you are cutting up a new engine stand?
  4. skippyelwell

    Tool Lathe indicator holder

    First class design and fabrication, any plans on making a kit? Just the 3DP stuff. I would buy.
  5. skippyelwell

    2x72 grinder discussion

    Thanks, I have a 5" drive wheel on the motor.
  6. skippyelwell

    2x72 grinder discussion

    I got the basic machine assembled today and made some sparks fly, I saw immediately that 1725 rpm is really not going to cut it. Should have gone with the 3400 rpm motor or 3 ph. Still, it's usable for the moment. I haven't made all the other attachments yet but for now will just build the...
  7. skippyelwell

    Funny amazon listing pictures.....

    I see that tie getting caught in the turn table and as his face gets pulled into the machine that can of black carborundum that is balancing on the work tray will go flying. The wifey will get those stains out of the dress shirt for sure.
  8. skippyelwell

    Funny amazon listing pictures.....

    From 1953,
  9. skippyelwell

    Something off with Vevor

    Wait a minute, keep forgetting I own a milling machine, I think I might be able to repair this cover. I have a 20T press so that will flatten it out and take care of the warp, mill the bearing housing round again and as Susquatch says, cut the bent section out and fab up a cover to seal off the...
  10. skippyelwell

    Something off with Vevor

    The motor doesn't spin freely, the housing for the front bearing is bent just enough to make it bind so if I'm going to try and make it usable I really need to replace the cover.
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