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  1. Richard G

    CAD Forum intro

    II use AutoCad lite for work on 2D electrical drawings. I have used it many times to design parts. I used to have the 2000 version running on a (XP) virtual machine as I could not install it in Win7 or 10. It is an indispensable tool to have! I would like to find a CAD program that I can...
  2. Richard G

    Our first big step towards even more exciting next steps. (Group Courses, Group Metal Buys, etc.)

    Completed the survey! better late than never
  3. Richard G

    DRO Axis

    Thanks for the info guys, I have it installed and working, just some finishing touches to do! When the reading on the feeds increase so do the readouts.
  4. Richard G

    DRO Axis

    This question is going to highlight the newbie that I am but here goes! Is there a proper direction to install a DRO on the Y axis of a mill. I am thinking the reading should rise as I bring the table towards the machine (forward) and vise-versa if you look at it as a Cartesian graph layout. But...
  5. Richard G

    Tool Good quality bearing/gear pullers?

    I have had great luck with the PA pro-point three jaw puller. I did put it to the test on a stubborn hub bearing. I have some Snap-On which are good, OTC which are just barely OK. a Miller-Detroit which is also very good. As I no longer make my living with these tools, I would not spend the...
  6. Richard G

    Zip ties

    I too have had issues with supposed premium ties. These were the T&B brand which are usually pretty good. We were told that a bad batch of plastic was to blame. We buy these by the thousands.
  7. Richard G

    New rotary table

    No it does not. It has 2 recessed holes for allen head bolts to mount in a T slot.
  8. Richard G

    Cast Iron stock

    I am certain the 4140 will work fine for my application. Very impressive equipment for a home shop !
  9. Richard G

    Tool to bend flatbar?

    I have the fixed one from Busy Bee. I would buy another Die for it if I could because it would be nice to hav a bit more control over the radius of the bend. You cannot rely on the stopper for repeatability. It always moves. I do think it is built a little heavier than the PA version but I am...
  10. Richard G

    Cast Iron stock

    Awsome! Just curious Tom, What would a hobby machinist be doing with a 400 pound rod of cast iron? Your shop must be well equipped to handle such pieces.
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