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  1. terry_g

    Are there any sewing machine mechanics here? Advice needed on a Singer 99K.

    I found a Singer 99K at a local second hand store that was in like new condition. The serial number dates it 1958. My sister was looking for an older Singer and promptly bought it. She took it to the local sewing store and had it cleaned and serviced. It sews but it has an issue with the top...
  2. terry_g

    Another Oil Thread

    I am long overdue to replace the oils in my lathe. It still has the oil from the factory in it from 2009. Its a Busy Bee tools CT043n lathe. I would estimate between the headstock feed transmission and apron seven litres at the most. The local Petro-Canada has Hydrex XV semi synthetic multi...
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    The Scammers Must Never Sleep

    Today I got a message on the answering machine from toll free service. Apparently someone is using my credit card and I did not make a purchase of $2000 and some dollars I need to call the following 1 800 number immediately to stop the charges on my card. Yesterday I was sent an E-Transfer to my...
  4. terry_g

    Making A Knurling Tool

    Last night I spent the evening making parts for a knurling tool. I picked up a pair of straight knurling wheels and need a tool for them. I am going to try my success at cut knurling using one wheel in the boring bar holder. If it works satisfactorily I will make a tool holder for the pair...
  5. terry_g

    Antique model maker metal lathe $100

    I messaged the seller to see if he has the belt drive and motor. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1685388222 This little metal lathe has been in the corner of my parents shop, not hooked up for a least 40 years. It appears like it could be operational. Or use as memorabilia. 6”...
  6. terry_g

    Old Villiers engine.

    I inherited this engine from my grandfather. I haven't started it in a while but it runs great. There is a weight in the cam that operates the ignition points. When max RPM is reached the weight stops the points from closing shutting off the spark. It is a hit and miss engine. The...
  7. terry_g

    Cutting Threads

    I picked up a couple insert type threading bars a left and a right. They are decent quality for the price. Rather than thread toward a shoulder I usually thread with the lathe in reverse and the tool bit upside down. With the treading bar I was able to cut threads with the cutter on the back...
  8. terry_g

    Mystery Machine

    My job sent me to Queen Charlotte City on Haida Gwaii a few years ago. I was out exploring and found this old building. The door was open so I went in to have a look. It was mostly full of garbage but this contraption was in there. Does anyone have an idea what it is? Its about four feet long...
  9. terry_g

    QCTP Adjusting Nuts

    I bought an AXA piston type QCTP years ago and it serves me well. I have collected a few tool holders for it. One of the things I did not like about it was the small knurled adjusting nuts. So I made some larger ones to replace them. I recently acquired a few more tool holders so more nuts were...
  10. terry_g

    What did I find?

    Several years ago myself and another mechanic were sent to a logging cut to replace the engine in a grapple yarder. The engine had failed and the machine had spent the winter in the bush. The snow had melted and we were able to drive up to the machine with the service truck. I took a walk...
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