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    Machine Arcdroid

    Arcdroid CNC plasma cutter. Has anyone tried one of these? Looks super intriguing. Small space yet capable of kicking out nice projects. Thoughts?....
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    Pelican box

    Military grade pelican traveling tool box with 7 pullout drawers. Foam included tools not. Was an awesome bugout tool box with the mhome. But sold mhome. Very expensive to buy new. Thus ones in great shape. A few scuffs , but nothing broken. $550.00
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    Tool Knurling tool

    Made due with a crappy knurling tool long enough. What’s the nicest knurling tool that you have PERSONALLY used.. not looking for ,, they say opininions, if you know what I mean.
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    Tool Coolant fix

    Not wanting to run full coolant because of the minimal use thing. I was leaning to a misting set up. Most of my turning and milling are done with a small brush and oil, but on some big 4140 pins I just did a misting setup would have been beneficial I think. Thoughts? And recommended setups?
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    Excavator pins

    Helped a friend by making a couple of pins for his excavator. He supplied the metal. He found a 7 ft bar 3 inch diameter with a bend in it at the scrap yard. Pins were to be 2.940 in diameter with a series of grease holes drilled across and a center grease nipple.. the turning went well...
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    Tips/Techniques Groove width

    Building a low demand rolling wheel set up for an outdoor kitchen which requires an axle with a round nylon wheel. My question is, my e clips are .055 thick and my smallest grooming tool ( part off tool) is .095. Go with that or sacrifice an insert and grind it down ? What is an acceptable...
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    Tips/Techniques Switch problems

    Ok guys. ,,,, need some electrical switch help.. on my new to me, Chin Hung lathe I found that the 2speed selector switch had broken inside 5hat panel, only allowing a low speed selection. The switch pic is attached. Any ideas.
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    Machine Machine moving

    Can I get some input on how to sling this machine. We will be using a telehandler to pick up and set on a trailer. But I’m not sure on how to sling it.
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    CA-BC Looking for 12L14 bar

    Anyone in the Kamloops Salmon arm area want to split a bar o 2 inch round 12L14 Or better yet, does anyone wanna sell some. 12 ft stick is too much for inventory
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    Tips/Techniques Hydraulic Rod

    Friend just gave me a lifetime supply of hydraulic cylinder rod. What insert do u use? Have heard of guys using ceramic,,,,,, like that’s cheap and easily come by. Was hoping just to do a .050 cut at .008 tir with a regular insert. Induction hardening is supposedly only .050 thick on a 1.5...
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