LRSbm146
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Hey, another guy from Alberta... My name is Lee and my garage is just outside Edmonton, in Leduc.
I’m a Boilermaker/welder for the last 23 years. With about 50/50 shop/field experience. About 10 years ago I picked up a new 7x14 from busybee for an RC car project. I was kind of surprised by that little machine and it soon became a tool I used frequently but at the end of the day it was a piece of junk.
Just before covid hit, I was looking to upgrade to a proper machine and found a really nice 14x40 and knee mill in a basement in Calgary. I wish I could have got the mill but wasn’t in the budget at that time but a friend bought it so it worked out.
It’s a really nice machine... still has the plastic film on all the plates and charts. Built in 84, 220 single phase and got my money’s worth in tools and materials.
Just moved the lathe away from the wall to do some maintenance and install a merry Christmas to me DRO kit. I’m having issues with the power lever on the carriage slipping and really sloppy feeling. Google led me here and to a post by PeterT addressing the issue and he has the exact same machine.
Figured I should join forces with some more local people, it’s a really good form and I’ve got some good info already. I’d be happy to help with any welding questions, most of my experience is with tig welding alloys, and vessel fabrication.
Thanks again
Lee
I’m a Boilermaker/welder for the last 23 years. With about 50/50 shop/field experience. About 10 years ago I picked up a new 7x14 from busybee for an RC car project. I was kind of surprised by that little machine and it soon became a tool I used frequently but at the end of the day it was a piece of junk.
Just before covid hit, I was looking to upgrade to a proper machine and found a really nice 14x40 and knee mill in a basement in Calgary. I wish I could have got the mill but wasn’t in the budget at that time but a friend bought it so it worked out.
It’s a really nice machine... still has the plastic film on all the plates and charts. Built in 84, 220 single phase and got my money’s worth in tools and materials.
Just moved the lathe away from the wall to do some maintenance and install a merry Christmas to me DRO kit. I’m having issues with the power lever on the carriage slipping and really sloppy feeling. Google led me here and to a post by PeterT addressing the issue and he has the exact same machine.
Figured I should join forces with some more local people, it’s a really good form and I’ve got some good info already. I’d be happy to help with any welding questions, most of my experience is with tig welding alloys, and vessel fabrication.
Thanks again
Lee
