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  1. Tom Kitta

    Century auctions in Alberta going out of business

    Century auctions in Alberta going out of business - well almost - they are closing down their auction site near Calgary and probably one in Edmonton as well. They will have one more sale in March to dispose of auction site items. They still plan to offer limited auction services by doing...
  2. Tom Kitta

    Cheap 12mm carbide EMs for under 10CAD with free shipping

    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/33048400958.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.13581802iTrAv9&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm Cheap 12mm carbide EMs for under 10CAD with free shipping... cannot beat the price. They look the same as more expensive models. Note 50HRC limit - heck I would not try...
  3. Tom Kitta

    Arboga G2508 gear drill press - cannot remove cover

    So this is like the first time for me where... I cannot remove the cover of a gear box. The front opens about the inch, or front and back for about 1/4 of an inch and that is it. Trying to lift it, pry off evenly etc. Playing with the gears inside etc. Nothing seems to work. I am afraid using...
  4. Tom Kitta

    Ridgid Die heads 1" to 2" for $10 each.

    Rigid threading dies - all are 1" to 2" and can thus do 1", 1 1/4" 1 1/2" and 2". Take all 5 and get some Ridgit adapter and box for free. I also have a Makita 14" metal chop saw for $50 with blade installed.
  5. Tom Kitta

    16x60 lathe Calgary area auction only $2000 so far!

    https://bid.clubbid.com/auction/597/item/2006-challenger-fel-1660gnx-16-in-x-60-in-gap-bed-lathe-3-14in-spindle-bore-cw-tooling-220v-60hz-51kva-3-phase-sn-0612163-manuals-in-office-405032 Current price 2000 CAD with 20h to go. From pictures machine looks very good. This should sell for 7 -...
  6. Tom Kitta

    How to finish a lathe gib holder

    Here it is assembled in. But it does not tighten as I either have to add something to the "Green" area or I have to mill down a bit the area opposite to green. So what should I do? Currently I think of adding a brass shim about 1mm thick to the green area. What should I do? Other than this...
  7. Tom Kitta

    Surface grinder for $100, 3h to go

    https://bid.clubbid.com/auction/590/item/blohm-simplex-surface-grinder-30a-plug-sn-0085-ne-bay-door-388425 3h to go, price is $76 + fees. Around Edmonton.
  8. Tom Kitta

    Two vises, both 6" by 6"

    One has extra size jaws. Both in good condition. One has no brand visible, the other says Hectomark. Asking $150 each.
  9. Tom Kitta

    Big Rose index

    I had a chunk of steel that had over 2" hole in it, just about 2" thick. Round over 6". Didn't know what to do with it so I made this rose index. I first made the square than the hex. I do not think the small ones are that much of use as I already have square and hex blocks for anything up to...
  10. Tom Kitta

    ER40 collet chuck (to MT3 / R8) at KMS Calgary $75

    ER40 collet chuck (to MT3 / R8) at KMS Calgary $75 They say it has manufacturing defect but the taper spins within less then around a tenth runout. So I am not sure what precision they are going for.
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