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    Tips/Techniques Vernier caliper mod to be able to measure dividers and trammel

    After looking at the Starrett manual" Tool and rules" that Chazz linked in his post in “Little Machine Shop Special of the Week:” https://qqp.mypresswise.com/user/images/STARRETT/Starrett%20Tools%20and%20Rules%20(Bulletin%201211).pdf They showed a vernier caliper with the two dimples to...
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    5C collet chuck and collets

    5 inch trugrip 5C collet chuck and 15 X 5C collets, racing from 1/8 to 1" in 1/16" increments. The chuck is mounted on a L0spindle mount. $300 for everything OR $250 without the L0 mount. Note: the chuck and collets are all left hand threads. Located in Ottawa
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    L0 spindle cover

    I made a metal drawbar and collet adaptor for some 5C collets for my Colchester lathe and now I need to 3D print a spindle cover. The cover will protect the L0 taper and secure the large spindle nut from flopping around when using the lathe. Printing and Cad work is all new to me but I am...
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    How to figure out the 3 wire measurement for a BSW thread

    I am trying to cut a BSW thread 7/8" 9tpi. My three wire gauge set only has chart for 60 degree threads Metric or Standard imperial. Is there a chart using the same wire but for a 55 degree thread?
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    save this Fairbank and Morse lathe from the scraper

    Could be a deal here, if you need some parts or looking for a project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/ottawa/good-working-lathe/1708342892
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    fixing the digital caliper battery drain

    I was looking for a 3D print project and came across this caliper battery saver. It look like simple solution , compare to some modification I have seen were they wire in and mount a micro switch. Here is the link https://www.printables.com/model/2671-caliper-battery-saver/comments The print...
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    How should I attach the bevel gear for my power feed

    I am making some progress installing the power feed on my X axis for my milling machine. The support mount is completed, just need to clean up the edges to size. This week-end I will make two 3/4" -20 retaining nuts to secure the lead screw via some thrust bearing. Then I need to secure the...
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    Tool O-ring diy

    I made this o-ring splicer, jointer a few years ago. A .015" recess in the middle for the blade to fit. Glued both plastic pieces together. Then drilled holes for some common size o-ring. Did a Vee groove small and big on the ends of the tool to join the o-ring cord during the glue process...
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    Atlas lathe $400

    I use to have one, would of paid $200 just for the stand. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-other/ottawa/vintage-atlas-lathe-with-table/1679853986
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    keller die filler Langley BC

    No sure if this item will be a deal, it's being auctioned. But somewhat hard to find if you want one. I do use mine every now and then. https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=ach-shop&jstp=sly&hpsr=&hpcs=5100&vndsld=0&saleType=A
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