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I am making some progress installing the power feed on my X axis for my milling machine. The support mount is completed, just need to clean up the edges to size. This week-end I will make two 3/4" -20 retaining nuts to secure the lead screw via some thrust bearing. Then I need to secure the...

I made this o-ring splicer, jointer a few years ago. A .015" recess in the middle for the blade to fit. Glued both plastic pieces together. Then drilled holes for some common size o-ring. Did a Vee groove small and big on the ends of the tool to join the o-ring cord during the glue process...

I use to have one, would of paid $200 just for the stand. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-other/ottawa/vintage-atlas-lathe-with-table/1679853986

No sure if this item will be a deal, it's being auctioned. But somewhat hard to find if you want one. I do use mine every now and then. https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=ach-shop&jstp=sly&hpsr=&hpcs=5100&vndsld=0&saleType=A

Bought three 6" C clamps for $5 at an estate sale. There were all missing the swivel jaw. Why? I didn't ask. They looked decent quality, just missing jaws. A good excuse to spend some time in the shop to practice my radius turning, work holding skills and crimping. Fun fix and now have 3...

All you need is a medical IV pouch with the hose,the tube pinch valve and the flow valve. Mount the hose on a flexible goose neck or a solid electrical copper wire to a magnet base or tie wrap to the tool post ....... My lathe, mill and bandsaw each have their IV set-up. Examples of all 3 drip...

I have been wanting to replace my 3 jaws 8" chuck for quite a while because it only had inside jaws. I started looking for an LO 8' chuck adapter plate and a 8" chuck on the used market and never found a decent one in my budget range, So I bought an adapter plate from CME for about $125, a...

When they use a grease gun has an hydrostatic pump to they need to modify it to pump water? and would the zerk fitting work for the connection. I have used a commercial unit like David R8 purchased. But I would like to try a grease gun< it sounds like a good cheap substitute. Any tips would be...

I have had this cylinder honing tool for a long time, it was missing the adjuster nut. The thread measured 7/16 - 14. I made a 7/16- 14 nut and it would not fit.???? Upon closer look I realized it was a 7/16 double start thread. Didn't expect that! Google my friend found this YT video...

Greeting everyone, I am happy to have found this forum. So far I have surfed the forum and saw many interesting post, which motivates me using my machines. I have a small hobby shop were I like to spend time diagnosing, finding or making parts for almost anything used in the kitchen, garden...