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    Miller 180 Autoset

    X2 on possible over tensioning drive wheels if bird nesting. Is polarity correct for flux core? I prefer hot start setting on my 251, even for .035 wire on 22 gauge. Cutting stickout before starts has pretty much become a reflex. Was always curious if auto set was legit, I usually start with...
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    R8 Collet Block

    Thank you, appreciate replies. I have several larger diameter pieces I could really make use of. Will give it a try and see what happens.
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    R8 Collet Block

    Could you share your experience working with the hard chrome? I have a selection of rods and rams, but wasn't sure if I had to grind it of or what was involved?
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    Pair Of Double Machine Vises $300 Surrey BC

    Better safe than Surrey
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    Welding a driveshaft yoke.

    I've always had driveshafts done at shops. A friend shortened his, shimmed it with beer cans and welded with 120V mig while I turned shaft. Didn't stand a chance or so I thought. Never had a problem with it. No vibration or sign of failure. Large V8 in small Rambler.
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    MT 4 tool holder and options

    @kstrauss That explains it thanks. Most of my searches were of people trying to get offshore TTS. I never did get the sizing. @Janger Wow. Good to know. Thanks.
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    MT 4 tool holder and options

    Thanks. Was going to order mt4 from Aliexpress but so many choices/different prices. I wonder if the no name $370 kit sold on Amazon.ca is same as $120 kit sold in China but with large profit margin... KMS had MT3 er40 set on sale if anyone was interested...
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    MT 4 tool holder and options

    @David_R8 Thanks I wondered if using adapters (especially $20 ones) might cause problems with wobble or turning in taper etc. They are out there, thought it might be a common fix. Seems more selection local with MT 3. Was thinking maybe ER 40, I'm sure 32 would work for me just as well. I saw...
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    MT 4 tool holder and options

    Started back on getting the mill/drill going and found out spindle was MT 4B, not R8 as advertised. Maybe just the places I've been searching, but MT4 doesn't seem as popular as MT 3 let alone R8 or the CAT stuff? Seeing a lot of clearance sales on MT 3, is it being phased out as well? Is...
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    RF-45 Mill/Drill Done

    That's good info thanks. I used non detergent 30 weight and molyslip in mine, guess I should put the right stuff in. I see quite a few rf45 with power tapping, that would be fairly slow down feed? Mine was removed. Interesting stuff to me.
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