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    ER-32 Collet Blocks

    This has been on my list of things to do for a long time. I saw a video of Stefan Gotteswinter where he showed what he had made. I like the design where the collet is closed using a rear nut that includes the collet taper. It is much more compact than the design that uses a front nut. This...
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    Shop Built Steady Rest

    A steady rest has been on my list of things to build/acquire for years. It recently made it to the top of the list and here is what I came up with: It was made to fit an Emco V10P lathe and adjusts from about 1/4" to 3.5"+. That's plenty of range for what I do. The main body is two layers of...
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    Source for Lead in Calgary

    I'm looking for about 5 kg of lead to use as a counterweight. Does anyone know of a source for lead in Calgary?
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