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  1. SimonM

    5c collets-free

    5c collets, many duplicates I have no use for. 1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” FREE Take all You pay for shipping.
  2. SimonM

    Assortment of brazed carbide lathe tools

    I’m cleaning up the shop in preparation of our move, got these with my lathe a couple years ago but Have no use for them. At least 50 3/4” shank kennametal brazed carbide lathe tools. At least half of the brand new. FREE Take all You pay for shipping.
  3. SimonM

    Shop Moving across BC with a lot of equipment

    My lovely lady has accepted a job in Golden, bc and after almost 20 years in Pemberton we will be moving the family. We got the news 2 weeks ago and our house will be up for sale tomorrow with the goal of moving august 1st. We might buy a house if we find something suitable, rent until we...
  4. SimonM

    Trav-a-dial

    Anybody using a Trav-a-dial on the carriage of their lathe? I have one that has been sitting in the toolbox for quite some time, I was looking online for ideas to install it and found out they sell for good money on eBay. I’m now considering selling it and getting a DRO. Either way, it’s...
  5. SimonM

    Backing plate for 4 jaw chuck

    Just got a cheap 8” Amazon 4 jaw chuck delivered today and will need to make a 2 1/4”-8 backing plate. Does the backing plate need to be the same size as the chuck? I have some 5” durabar that could be used. Here’s a picture of the back of the chuck.
  6. SimonM

    Starett 98 price

    I’m thinking of buying a starett 98-8 or 98-12 level. What would be a good price for a used one in good condition? Thanks!
  7. SimonM

    47 5c collets 125$

    Do you guys think this is a good deal? Will probably go look at the lot this afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2875885109340372/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A69af0d21-2f74-4fe5-a1db-c2ec059678a3
  8. SimonM

    Contaminated welds TIG

    I’ve been forcing myself to only use the tig welder lately when welding steel. Since I bought my primeweld 225, I’ve used it a lot for aluminum but kept on using the mig for steel other than a few practice beads on plate. The results have been mixed but I usually get a satisfactory weld and I...
  9. SimonM

    Old Busy bee bandsaw

    I’ve been on the hunt for a bandsaw for a while. All that was within my budget was used 5x6 but I couldn’t get myself to buy one because it wasn’t what I wanted. Until today, born in 1987 and well (ab)used, at 200$ including an extra brand new Lennox blade, I couldn’t pass. It appears to...
  10. SimonM

    Belt sander vs bench grinder

    I’m looking to upgrade from the grinder in the vise. I can see the advantages of a disc/belt grinder combo, is there anything that they don’t do as well as a bench grinder? Main use will be sharpening hss lathe tooling and tungsten buy it would be nice to be able use the sander for finishing.
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