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  1. Don Sipes

    Threading on a Lathe

    I'm from the old fart squad that was taught and do the 29.5 slant depth method. Were the cross slide is used to control tool position and the compound to control depth of cut. I think it's a carry over from the days of lantern tool posts and fish tail gages. If you follow guys like Robin...
  2. Don Sipes

    For Sale Rivett 608 Lathe

    I'm guessing it's located in Eastern Canada
  3. Don Sipes

    There were, but they went with the machines. Easy to make though.

    There were, but they went with the machines. Easy to make though.
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  4. Don Sipes

    I need a tap.

    Maybe. Probably, I have a piece of brass that I would like to use. I use the saw for cutting up stock and it's harsh usage.
  5. Don Sipes

    I need a tap.

    It's the head office service center I've been emailing with. As yet no answer. I'll probably call on Monday. The current model being sold by BB uses a similar setup and there is a replacement part. I just don't know if it fits my saw. I would like to make a new nut and abandon the slip function...
  6. Don Sipes

    I need a tap.

    Guess I should have been a bit more specific. It's a 3/4-6. It's a horizontal saw and the screw is for clamping the vise. The original nut is cast iron and is only threaded 1/2 the diameter and is held in place by a ball and spring. When closing the vice it engages the screw to the threads in...
  7. Don Sipes

    I need a tap.

    The nut for the vise on my Busy Bee band saw is stripped. I'm emailing with BB to try and get a replacement. So far not that successfully. It's a lousy design so I'm thinking of making one. To do that I need a tap. I know it's a remote chance BUT! Does anyone in Southern Alberta have a #6 Left...
  8. Don Sipes

    New lathe

    I have the Modern C0636. I've had it for about 15 years and have never had a problem with it. It's solid and big enough to do any of the work I need of it. My biggest disappointment is the gearbox. There is a very limited selection of thread pitches without having to remove the end cover and...
  9. Don Sipes

    A question of oil.

    I have used Monarch Oil KLIR-CUT 2 cutting oil for years. Mainly because it was readily available from Home Hardware in 1 Liter quantity. For the same reasons I have used 20 weight Canadian Tire Non detergent motor oil as Way Oil. I think they are both now discontinued. SO what's recommended and...
  10. Don Sipes

    Tool Dial Test Indicators need repair and servicing

    Well isn't this timely. These appeared in my post box after my last post. Mark at M.R. Tool Repair did a fine job When I shipped them they were completely gummed up. Cleaning, refurb, and new glass. They work like new. Here's before and after. All in including GST, shipping and US/Cdn exchange...
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