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    Cutting slots in sheet metal for a rookie

    In Sheet Metal I would do as follows, *Mark slots with scribe by using the original plate. *Pree-drill as much material as possible leaving about 1/8 material inside scribe line. *Clamp the original Plate with a 1/2" spacer onto the new plate. *Using a 1/4" Carbide Die Grinder to finish the...
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    Lathe levelling

    Leveling a Lathe is not absolutely necesary. Most Oceangoing Freighters have a Lathe in there Engine Room, bit of an art to work on the Lathe when a part is needet and the Weather is rough. Cheers
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    Lathe, Milling Machine and Tooling for sale

    Dont know how to post pictures but as you can see I includet his phone number. Perhaps you have the time and can give him a quick call and get him to post the pictures I am sure he appreciates the opportunity as he wants to get rid of his stuff. Myself I am still up north up and only have a...
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    ot almost had lathe and drill press and a rant

    Sorry for you but even in the good old Days some kept there word others did not. When going somwhere to look at something its best to take a little cash (and I mean actual cash) with you. If you come to an agreement write it down on paper daet and signed by both parties and cement the Deal...
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    Lathe, Milling Machine and Tooling for sale

    Howdy Meet this Guy at Princess Auto in Prince George. Says he inherited a bunch of Stuff including a Lathe, Milling Machine and a bunch of Tooling. Did sent me some pictures, looks interesting. His Phone number is 1 250 699 2422 his location is Burns Lake BC. Seems to be a nice Guy. Cheers
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    Canadian machine tool auctions?

    Wair is the Warehouse & Investment Branch of the Province of British Columbia Where I have seen this small Lathe today, here is the Adress give them a call and they can answer your questions. Dan is pretty well running the Show there. Good Luck ADDRESS: 3695 Opie Crescent Prince George BC V2N...
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    C clamp

    Reminds me of that University Student which tried to use a Cutting Torch as a Hammer ! Cheers
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    Has Anyone Been to Grizzly Warehouse in Bellingham, Washington?

    Been numerous Times to Grizzly in Bellingham and never ever disapointet. It pays to be organized so I keep a running list of stuff I want to aquire, look it up in their Hardcover Cataloge long before I travel and then hit Grizzly usually on the way back from other Business in the States. Busy...
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    Canadian machine tool auctions?

    Just looked at a Small Lathe bout 24" beetween centers. Nothing special and probably will go for Cheap. If anyone is interested access the Wair Website for Prince George BC Cheers
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    Group Sourcing Metal Ideas

    Junk Yards can be a great and inexpensive source. Whenever I come by a Junkyard and have a bit time I like to go scrounging. Try to make Friends with the Guys and often end up with Bargains. I hunt mostly for Stainless to make stuff for my Boat and Lead for casting Bullets. On another note...
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