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  • Susquatch
    Susquatch replied to the thread Tailstock clamp.
    Here are some photos of my block. As you can see, the glued on shims are gone. They are not even in the swarf pan. That fix was...
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  • Doggggboy
    Doggggboy replied to the thread JCDammeyer's 42 projects.
    Manufacturers figured out that it is easier to add filler to a powder. Lots of flour and anti caking agents in chili powder.
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    historicalarms reacted to 140mower's post in the thread Yo, welder guys. with Like Like.
    I encountered that setup once on an old D8..... I was pushing stumps into slash piles and pushing up the piles themselves as they burnt...
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    Upnorth reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    I went with the Tekton option since its only for hand use, not impact driver. My experience with Tekton for random wrenches & sockets...
  • djberta
    djberta replied to the thread #5 Barnes First Tests.
    That’s pretty neat. 1-1/2 by 8 tpi means lots of options for back plates so that’s a bonus.
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    PeterT replied to the thread Socket adapter question.
    You are saying the pin is an integral part of the locator on the square drive system & the rubber O-ring is to keep it retained...
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  • P
    PeterT replied to the thread Socket adapter question.
    I went with the Tekton option since its only for hand use, not impact driver. My experience with Tekton for random wrenches & sockets...
  • trlvn
    @trlvn those are good points. Yes, I would want to see a fault code... I haven't had one while operating a machine yet, and didn't...
  • 1018Machine
    1018Machine reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    Pretty sure I mentioned my PITA tailtock clamp before & obviosuly STILL not motivated enough to make a new one. The day is drawing...
  • Susquatch
    Just in time to have a prop for halloween... Just remove the chain blade first or it's not a prop...
  • Susquatch
    Susquatch replied to the thread Socket adapter question.
    Black WITH the ring almost ensures impact. As others have said, black alone is no guarantee of impact rating. The reason for the...
  • brino
    brino reacted to Sailor's post in the thread Tool Toe jack with Like Like.
    LIke i admitted, I went quik and dirty. I needed it right now so I took a light gauge plate and welded the inner tube to it. I made it...
  • combustable herbage
    I was visiting a friend who is a bit of a hoarder. I was admiring his old chainsaw collection and mentioned I needed a saw he said take...
  • brino
    brino reacted to Sailor's post in the thread Tool Toe jack with Love Love.
    Made a toe jack yesterday, quick and dirty. Worked amazingly well and saved me a lot of time repositioning the skates. The Tos mill is...
  • brino
    brino reacted to whydontu's post in the thread #5 Barnes First Tests with Like Like.
    6-1/2” over the cross slide, 11” over the bed, 15” in the gap. And unlike my other Barnes lathe, this one looks like 1-1/2”x8tpi spindle...
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