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    Chinese 3 axis DRO

    I tried searching the forum but I just get an error so I figured I will just ask. I am looking for a budget 3axis DRO to put on my RF45 clone mill. Other than that I have no idea what to look for and when I search aliexpress it gets complicated fast. I was thinking about magnetic scales because...
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    Line shaft speed

    I am finally after years getting the the end of restoring my big old lathe from the late 1800's but I have run into a choice that I am not sure what to do. This lathe used to be run off of a line shaft and then someone made a very crude electric motor conversion. I redid the motor mound and am...
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    New to me ZX45 milling machine

    As mentioned in a previous thread I recently got a new to me ZX45 milling machine and with it comes a few questions. I had to disassemble it to move it and noticed the lead screws and nuts are packed with a nasty looking grease. After I clean it all up when I put it together what should I lube...
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    How much should I sell my old mill for?

    I am off to get my new to me Modern ZX45 milling machine tomorrow and that brings up my question. How much should I ask for my old mill? It is a horizontal mill with vertical head. Table size is 29 7/8" x 6 5/8", X axis travel is 18.7", Y axis travel is 6.8", knee travel is 11.65". It also has...
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    Where to buy milling machine in Saskatchewan

    I am looking to buy a new mill and am struggling to find where I can get one from in Canada. More specifically I am in Saskatoon and looking for something similar in size or slightly larger than the craftex CX601 sold buy busy bee tools. I am looking for any other options out there other than...
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