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    Lathe Change gears

    I counted them and used a paint pen where I started as well as marked a tooth every 30 teeth in case I lost track. If anyone is nearby and wants them, they can be had for cheap…..a box of beer? lol i will add a picture, you can double check the tooth count. They look a bit dirty, but it’s just...
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    Lathe Change gears

    The closest one is 128 teeth.
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    Lathe Change gears

    It looks like the shaft they would sit on did have splines.
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    Lathe Change gears

    I could give that a try, the gears don’t look like they have ever been used. If I knew what they came off of would help, but I got them on a pallet of odds and ends from a machine shop sale. Know idea what they would fit.
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    Lathe Change gears

    Hey guys, I have a stack of gears from an unknown metal working machine. I was thinking of using them for scrap steel on various projects I am planning. Anyone know what type of metal is common for machine shop equipment gears? They aren’t rusting, so I am guessing some type of stainless alloy...
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    Craftex Metal Lathe CT089

    i just saw it, but if the deal falls through I would take it.
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    Vancouver Island Auction

    Don't worry, I wasn't planing on putting it in my living room. lol I previously had a 14X40 and that was too small. This on the other hand is to big, but the price is right. I would rather to big and European built than smaller and Chinese. On the other hand it doesn’t come with any tooling or...
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    Vancouver Island Auction

    Theres a few lathes and a bunch of other goodies that someone here may be interested in. If I had a way to haul and unload this Lathe, I would love to bring it home. https://bid.ableauctions.ca/HARRISON-17-SWING-PRECISION-LATHE-82-CENTERS-11-BED-35-1500RPM-4-700-POUND-NET-WEIGHT_i51714639
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    Chinese mini metal lathe differences?

    @Susquatch What cartridges are you shooting with Lapua brass? And if you don’t mind me asking, what rifles do you use? I used to be a gun nut, but sold everything off and was out of the country for a several years. I am just getting back into it now again.
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    Chinese mini metal lathe differences?

    @Susquatch Lapua as my name is not a coincidence. lol for your next custom rifle you should consider chambering it for Lapua brass using a no turn neck (with the exception of PPC). But I digress, I am getting off topic from the original post. cheers
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