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  1. Chawbeef

    First crash

    Back to the drawing board. I am (was) making a new brass bushing for my cross slide feed gear. I was pleased with the ID and the OD but when I tried to part it off BANG. What I get for not using a proper parting tool. Gotta get one.........................Chawbeef
  2. Chawbeef

    I need a nut

    I have an Ace tool holder No. 2060 That is missing the nut. The thread is 16 tpi but a 3/8 nut is too small. WTF?? I s this a "special size?? Thanks for looking...........................Daniel
  3. Chawbeef

    Another dumb question

    Can I use modern tool bits with inserts in my old style tool holder??? Asking for a friend. LOL........................Daniel
  4. Chawbeef

    Atlas 10-F on/off switch

    The switch is missing from my lathe and my OCD tells me I need to get it back to original (like). Previous owner wired a remote switch that works fine but I would like a toggle that fits in the headstock hole. Where can I find such a switch?? The ones I looked at in Home Depot looked kinda...
  5. Chawbeef

    Open gear lube??

    What lube if any should I use on the open change gears on my old Atlas 10-F??? Thanks ............... Daniel
  6. Chawbeef

    Which operation first??

    I need to make a brass bushing (oilite) The stock I have is larger in both ID and OD. Do I bore the ID first or do the OD first?? I have limited skills and have not used a lathe in over 16 years. Thanks............................Daniel
  7. Chawbeef

    Van Norman No. 12 mill

    Located in a garage in Niagara Falls is my late friends mill. His Son (Jesse) would like it sold. Has been sitting idle for several years. We started it up today and sounds fine. Surface rust on ways but I don't think any pitting. Could go for a good price. Contact me here if interested and I...
  8. Chawbeef

    Hand held tachometer

    I really have no use for this tach. Good condition and complete with case and extra attachments. Reads from 30rpm to 12000 rpm. Made in Switzerland, Jaquet No. 620 and circa 1960 give or take a few years. Asking 200 bucks. Thanks for looking........Daniel
  9. Chawbeef

    Anyone deal with this fellow??

    I have a chance to buy needed mitre gear from a guy in Delhi Ont. Craig Mc. Left out his last name. Anybody know of him?? ...........Daniel
  10. Chawbeef

    Identify this tool set

    I just inherited a few things from an estate and wondering what I have here??? .............................Chawbeef
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