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  1. Tom Kitta

    WTB Adjustable parallels

    I have a Starrett set as above - I actually never had use for them yet. The non adjustable ones come in good steps & I have so many sets mostly in the 1/4" thickness. I also paid at most $50 for it. But mine is not in such a like new state - oil stains or similar.
  2. Tom Kitta

    Chinese mini metal lathe differences?

    It is possible you got lucky or they were loosing too much money on giving discounts and decided to up quality control.
  3. Tom Kitta

    Looking for foundry to cast brass in SW Ontario

    God people - did I say China??? Seriously who would buy from Canada or US...
  4. Tom Kitta

    Chinese mini metal lathe differences?

    If there is any problem with the lathe - even small - that is not cleaning it up - just email Vevor and complain bitterly - they will give discount to cover your time fixing the issue.
  5. Tom Kitta

    Eclipse

    Crazy stuff - through I would venture earthquakes were climate related in post ice age - as earth was warming up and glaciers were retreating, a large mass of a glacier, depressing the crust was suddenly gone causing a rebound. I would be surprised if such huge mass changes did not result in...
  6. Tom Kitta

    Looking for foundry to cast brass in SW Ontario

    My god, prices in CA are out of this world. I melted some brass but most of my stock is in the 1 1/4" in bars. Best bet would be from ali or buy off someone local.
  7. Tom Kitta

    Head stock for Southbend 9"

    This is why I want this $150 one - a nice project & boom you got cool retro lathe!
  8. Tom Kitta

    Bonding aluminum to aluminum

    When I said "tiny" I meant the thickness of the backplate - not actually the size of the disk. I.e. instead of gluing aluminum plates together, than machining it, maybe its easier just to start with a new plate of AL or steel. His more powerful motor would have no issues bringing say 1/4" steel...
  9. Tom Kitta

    Bonding aluminum to aluminum

    If disk is so tiny, maybe replace the disk with a different one you make? I actually scrapped the disk part and added a buffing wheel on a sander.
  10. Tom Kitta

    Looking for foundry to cast brass in SW Ontario

    if your budget for a 12" of brass pipe is a whopping $200 then I would just go to China and order what you need. Shipping would take few weeks and especially if you buy sheet you would pay way, way less. You may have to settle for metric sizes through and machine to imperial size as needed. I...
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