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    New project

    i started a new project my dad wanted a face plate for hes very old wood lathe i used a pice of 1/2in aluminum he had a 5/8 IN taper hub that fits on the shaft i am going to use 2 1/4 by 20 socket head bolts to clamp the taper he wants a 4in one as well so i made a pin the fits the 1/2 in hole...
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    Thread indicator

    I just picked up a myford ml7 but it had a no thread indicator so i started building one cut the gear today my fist atemt at one ground a single point cutter and mounted in a piece of 1/2 in stock I think it turned out ok
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    first project on mill

    well i made my first project on the mill my friend needed a jig to drill holes in a banister he is building so i made a jig that has a 1in rod with a half in hole to drill through and a hole for a locating pin used a 1x2 tubing welded 1/4 in plate on the sides drilled the rod and finished at...
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    hello

    my name is Glen White I have just purchased a king pdm 30 column mill and am learning how to use it i have installed a DRO and built a stand for it I am having trouble finding material Calgary is the closest major center I am looking for some aluminum brass and some alloy steel to make some...
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