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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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    Kennedy Tool Chest Cobble Hill BC

    Too far away for me. https://victoria.craigslist.org/tls/d/central-island-vintage-kennedy/7578963391.html
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    Tapered end mill usage/applications?

    Very basic question, wondered what practical uses were for tapered endmills? I read less deflection, just wondered what they were all about?
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    Looking for lathe drive belt size

    A friend shredded the rotten drive belt on his lathe and can't find replacement. No numbers left on belt to read. Not having success counting teeth over distance, metric or standard. Told him I would post here before he converts to v belt setup like King Canada, Grizzly etc. Purchased new from...
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    Milling machine working height?

    Is there a rule of thumb or something for best working height ergonomics while standing at mill? For example, sitting at desk forearms 90 degrees at desk height? The model is Zay 7045FG. Current stand/cupboard much to low as is and calling it 16 gauge would be generous. If I build something...
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    GS Tooling milling vise reviews?

    Tormenting myself again on which vise to buy for my mill. Actually found Canadianhobby metal workers site while searching the milling machine vise thread on here. A neighbour has a machine shop and his foreman recommended this GS Tooling vise. Any input appreciated. Sorry, cant post links yet.
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    Lathe turning square stock with replaceable insert?

    I watched one of the video's on (most hated tool) knurling thread, and couldn't believe the guy could turn square stock (and the eccentric) without that tiny diamond shaped insert grenading on first or second revolution. By colour and shine it doesn't look like any of the carbide I have, or is...
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    Noob alert from Langley BC

    Thanks for add. Wish I had taken more formal training, maybe one day... Great to see the Canadian struggles/solutions re: suppliers, shipping etc.
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