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  1. RobinHood

    Tool 6” GS / Gerardi Modular Vise Clone

    What is a “Precision Bench Vise Work Bench 4/5/6Inch Clamp Machine” you ask? Well, it is a GS / Gerardi Modular Vise clone made in China. Something was lost in translation somewhere… https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003567490150.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.781ef19c37pJRj...
  2. RobinHood

    The ultimate adjustable lathe chuck: RenzTrue?

    We have all heard of ”Set-True” or ”Adjust-True”, etc, chucks. Some have even seen Dan Gelbart’s adjustable chuck. Now Robin Renzetti has developed his version of it. In this video he also shows (yet again) how “everything is rubber” and how - with relatively simple design improvements - the...
  3. RobinHood

    Help Needed: Fan Motor Delay Relay broken on Thermo Sphere Electric Heater Model EH-4610

    I‘ve had my electric shop heater since the fall of 2021. Yesterday I noticed that the fan was running continuously - even when the heating elements were off. Heater Details: Thermo Sphere Heavy Electric Utility Heater Model: EH-4610 Here is the data plate: It was bought at PA and has been...
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    Welding Gases & Tank Certification, Calgary

    My 110 cu ft Argon tank was empty so I took it to KMS Tools for a refill. A little discussion arose if my tank needed recertification or not. Two people thought it had to be tested, one thought not. It has to do with the little “ * “ after the cert date: if present, then cert is every 10 years...
  5. RobinHood

    US Bridgeport B Series Replacement Parts

    Here is another source of parts for the original Bridgeport Milling Machines (might fit clones as well?) I just bought a Reverse Trip Ball Lever from: Billor McDowel Machine Tool Sales & Service 6025 Commerce, #510 Irving, TX, 75063 972-465-3608 https://billor.com/ They have most parts in...
  6. RobinHood

    Re-surfacing a D1-6 spindle nose

    This has come up from time to time: can one re-grind a spindle nose if it is messed up? The short answer is yes. It is not the easiest thing to do and a little reduction of the taper requires quite a bit of face grinding to make the system work properly after reconditioning. MrCrispin shows us...
  7. RobinHood

    Cut Knurling Tool - used a little differently

    We talked about the types of knurling tools before. Here is another advantage of using a cut knurling tool…
  8. RobinHood

    Line Noise Suppression Capacitor?

    We bought a new to us TechnoGym treadmill at auction. It is a commercial machine, everything is Made in Italy. The power cord was jammed up against something in the past and broke off what I think is a line noise suppression capacitor. Here are some pictures. The second picture in the top...
  9. RobinHood

    New QC Wedge Tool Post & Holder Set, CA Size, $350

    For sale is a CA size (yes CA not CXA) wedge tool post and 5 holders. They are new, never used. This QCTP will fit lathes from 14” to 20” swings. The holders accommodate tooling from 1/2” to 1” shank size. The boring bar holder will take a 1” bar (and smaller if you make your own sleeves). I...
  10. RobinHood

    EVERLAST 210 EXT TIG Welder with Accessories $1750

    Selling my Everlast 210 EXT TIG welder with Water Cooler and accessories. I am the second owner since new - both times it has been used in a hobby environment. The water cooler is NIB and has never been used. Neither has the included water cooled torch. The machine was made in 2012. It is under...
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