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So whilst waiting for "stuff" to arrive I decided to fix a pet peeve of mine with my SB 9. For the one person not familiar with the tailstock, it is secured by a nut and bolt down the center. On mine at least it takes more throw to lock and release than is available and in a tight set up it can...

Curious if anyone can identify the brand of collet in the top of the picture with "etm" in a diamond at the 3:30 position. The one on the bottom is a Techniks.

Congratulations ChazzC.

A few weeks back I believe it was Kelly posted, 5" 1 1/2 - 8 TPI backing plate with lock collar The post discussed the possibilities of using it to make a collet chuck holder for a SB 9 like mine, and I think JustaDB mentioned one from Accusize that had a MT3 mount. To him the down side was the...

Jer has kicked his grinders versatility up a notch (or more), again.

Tools at hand, Gorton knee mill, News rotary table, Narex boring head, Accurite DRO, new end mill. All of it is in good shape. Job, Block of 1 1/2" steel needs a clearance through hole, with a counter bore on either side for bearings to press in and run concentric with each other. Granted...

I meant to make this post last week but the emotors post gave me a nudge. I have bought Mitutoyo stuff from ITM four times in the past, shipping has always been free and taken a week, place the order and week later enjoy your to....eh tool, perfect. Beginning of February I order some...

So my beautiful new to me Jacobs chuck came with a Jacobs R8 arbor. I new this when I looked at it so it wasn't a surprise or disappointment. I went to Amazon and found an Accusize arbor for $19, free two day delivery. I placed the order and bingo, bango it's suddenly $14 delivery and three...

Looking for a set of quality adjustable parallels, thought I'd check with you all first. John

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305989245312426/?mibextid=dXMIcH What do I need to say to convince her that everyone has three lathes ?