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  1. TorontoBuilder

    Steam engine patterns for casting

    I'll be happy to share any 3D files I make. I plan a lot of investment cast parts, but can make mould boxes to make cores if anyone wants to pursue traditional sand casting too. I love live steam.... love it love it love it
  2. TorontoBuilder

    Steam engine patterns for casting

    Your best bet is to 3D print your own patterns. I haven't found any for purchase in 2 decades of looking. I heard that there was a fellow in SW ontario who bought up a whole stock of patterns for engines and may have been selling castings. I even had their catalog but never ended up getting...
  3. TorontoBuilder

    Tool Vevor Drill Bit Sharpener Improved

    @DavidR8 and everyone else, please find the latest update for the MR-13 Duo conversion project here. I adjusted hole sizes because they holes have printed a smidge under sized on multiple printers. I also lowered the overall height of the motor mount, the A tooling insert, and the A tool holder...
  4. TorontoBuilder

    Tips/Techniques Clough42 Bambu A1

    Man how sad. Just think of this, a front panel to a microcontroller machining calculator, with embedded LED indicator lights, and embedded flexible buttons to make selections. You can have a case that is water tight, and that you can clean with ease without worrying about leaks. Buy me a...
  5. TorontoBuilder

    Tool Vevor Drill Bit Sharpener Improved

    I've tweaked the stl files a bit but I hope not too much. One thing that can be problematic is trying to open a bore in soft plastic. The spiral flute pulls drill off center. Straight fluted reamers work okay. I'd use a 5mm reamer if you have one. One other thing is how the parts are printed...
  6. TorontoBuilder

    Made in/shop in Canada options - Links or recommendations only!

    Loads of made in the US tooling, and are actually a US company. AND they have some US citizens working in Canadian outlet.
  7. TorontoBuilder

    Gerstner Tool Chests

    Option D This is what I shall go with. simple to make handles, only tiny holes thru the drawers to mount the handles. Attractive, enough depth to grip but not too much that I lose unacceptable amount of drawer space. Handles have flat surface that I could use to affix, or laser lasers onto...
  8. TorontoBuilder

    Tool Vevor Drill Bit Sharpener Improved

    I'll still post them by the end of the day today. I did notice an issue I had was that I tried to cheat and use 5mm roll pins for my upright guide rails. That was a mistake since they're too misshapen for that purpose. To test it well you really need 5mm ground pins
  9. TorontoBuilder

    Tool Vevor Drill Bit Sharpener Improved

    @DavidR8 yes they have, and I was going to review them one last time. I just got side tracked on my gerstner style tool chest design. When did you need the revised stls
  10. TorontoBuilder

    Peavey Mart Closing

    That's not how the US works. Bezos bought trump already so dont expect anything but amazon gaining off the backs of workers and eliminating their enemies
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