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Hey Everyone, i bought a King 7 X 12 Lathe at KMS tools in Edmonton in November, Thing is since i purchased it I've had issues with the drive gear, that melted the belt that stripped itself and now the motor went. What should i do ? Ask for a replacement Lathe or just keep ordering part's ? I...

Been awhile since I last posted, been busy getting my mill all set up, got the DRO installed and an air spring. Now for some fun to begin lol Cheers everyone

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which DRO to get for my mini mill ? I have a CX612. Thank you.

Morning all, when purchasing a vice for my mill, should i be looking for just a lock down normal vice ? or 1 that can swivel and tilt ? I'm thinking either way I should not go for the cheapest as some things you just need to spend a bit more for better quality. Thank you to every one that has...

Well I've bought a mini mill, this it it, it the CX612. Can't wait to play around with it, I pick it up Friday

Hey everyone ,me again, I'm trying to adjust the Gib strip on my compound slide, thing is if I tighten them to where she don't rock or move, i can barely turn the handle. Is my Gib strip Maybe garbage ? Remember this is a mini Lathe 7 X 12 made in China. Is there some other way for me to achieve...

I bought this QCTP and what a nice looking piece, but that's all it is, you can't tighten the tool enough to hold it tight and keep it tight, as soon as you start to machine, it loosens up ????? Am I doing something wrong ? This is a Dixon style am I right ? What's the best type to buy ? Sorry...

Does anyone here have some kinda info on this ? As in year and such

Is there no way to reverse the clamps on a 3" chuck ? I've tried so i could get something bigger in the chuck, but it don't seem to work. Am i missing something ?

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of buying a Collet Chuck for my Mini Lathe, What are your recommendations ?