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  1. Brian H

    New benchtop bandsaw

    So I got tired of standing in front of my porta-band(on a shop built stand) cutting bigger stock so I purchased this bandsaw. Due to space limitations in my little shop, I needed something that would sit on my bench. What an absolute gem this is. It uses the same blades as my porta-band and...
  2. Brian H

    ER40 collet chuck

    I know these are readily available for purchase, but I just wanted to see if I could do it. The first challenge was getting the D1-4 pins and lock screws right. Now for the taper of the collet. Before I tackle the threading I'll practice on some scrap pieces. I put a witness mark on the chuck...
  3. Brian H

    QCTP question

    I am anxiously awaiting delivery of a new 1236 King lathe. I am having trouble finding out the size of the QCTP that is supplied with it (dealer couldn't tell me). After looking at the accessories on King's website, the tool holders are a 250-200. Does that make it a BXA size QCTP? and, if so...
  4. Brian H

    bench top mini-mill for sale

    Mini mill for sale- asking $1100 CDN Located in Warman, SK Will ship at buyers expense would prefer local pick up Selling since I have replaced with a larger mill Upgrades: -hydraulic head lift cylinder -LMS 2 speed belt drive -forward/reverse switch Accessories included: -MT3 ER32 collet...
  5. Brian H

    King 12 x 36 question

    I have just ordered a 12 x 36 lathe from the local King dealer. I am hoping someone that has one of these can help me out with measuring the size of the "feet" on the lathe. I know it comes with a stand, but as space is of a premium in my shop I was planning to place two roller cabinets with a...
  6. Brian H

    Machine quality question

    I have been waffling back and forth about spending time pondering the pros and cons between modifying my existing lathe and simply upgrading to a new lathe. I have been using my MX-210v 8 x 16 lather for several years now and have spent many hours improving the many issues and have gotten it...
  7. Brian H

    It appears I've broken my printer...

    I am hoping the fix is simple... Here's where I'm at. I had been ignoring my 3D printer for awhile (just didn't have any need to print anything). I went to print something yesterday and nothing was coming out of the extruder. I was thinking plugged nozzle so I proceeded to work at changing that...
  8. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    I know there probably a few threads on this, but, the search function didn't bring them up. I'll do my best to keep this question as short as I can... My plans to upgrade my lathe had to be put on hold for the time being. In the interim I am looking at installing an ELS. I watched through the...
  9. Brian H

    mini-mill (CX605 clone) for sale

    Since I have upgraded my mill, this has been collecting dust. It is time for it to go to a new home. Upgrades: -hydraulic head lift -Little Machine Shop belt drive -forward/reverse switch Accessories: -ER32 arbor -10 PC imp. ER32 collet set -8 PC imp. MT3 collet set -MT3 arbor with 1/2" drill...
  10. Brian H

    Does anyone have a CX707-pros/cons?

    After several years of running my MX-210v lathe (which I purchased new),I am seriously considering upgrading my lathe to a CX707 and would like some feedback from someone that has one of these lathes. After reading what is on the Busy Bee website it seems to check off all the boxes for what I...
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