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    That random phone call

    You're assuming they know from the get go that their description isn't complete. To a non-machinist, questions regarding material, tolerances and finishing are often totally out of their wheelhouse. To them it's a chunk of metal that someone worked on and you as the machinist should be able to...
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    Foundationless Gorbel Jib Crane question

    I found a Gorbel 1/4 ton freestanding jib crane that would work really well with my 20” L&S PowerTurn for swapping chucks and mounting larger workpieces. I like the crane, but am not excited with the fact that some foundation work would be required to install it compared to a Foundationless...
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    to scrap everything and start over or keep slogging along?

    You may need to get over your allergy to debt for a few years, or maybe forever, and start replacing/rebuilding machines on a regular schedule before they get to the point where you don't trust them. For now, identify your most problematic machines and come up with a rebuild or replacement...
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    Vintage Craftsman Vise, Japan

    The vise is probably less than 40 years old. When I purchased my first Craftsman vise as a High Schooler around 1980, they were made in Japan, but did not have the size cast into the dynamic jaw.
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    HGR Shipping from Euclid

    I'm looking at a small tool. ~300#, on HGR's website. The price is right, if shipping is reasonable, but not right enough to justify a full day of driving to go fetch it myself. For anyone who has purchased from HGR recently, were there any issues with their shipping practices? I'm...
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    Thinking about opening a shop!!!

    If you haven't already found them, take a look at some of KPotter's older threads. He started his own product line, tools for Jewelry making, from nothing and has grown it into a nice business.
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    OT Induction cooktops

    Nothing yet, I’m redoing the electric service and unfortunately am being required to do everything to the current code so am buying lots of arc fault breakers at $40+ each. I’ll bring whatever is required to the location.
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    OT Induction cooktops

    I’m considering installing an induction cooktop in the home I’m renovating. I’m single, retired and could care less about curb appeal and resale as I plan to leave this house in a box, so my real considerations are what will work best for me. My needs will primarily be simple cooking for...
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    How common is it to use EDM to make molder tooling?

    I received some tooling for my W&H molder this week that looks like it was made using an EDM. Years ago I saw EDM being used for segmented rotary dies for paperboard and knew it was used for other styles of cutting tools, but wasn't aware that it was used in woodworking. How common is it to...
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    FS KO Lee B992 Sensitive Workhead - $225

    The workhead, along with several other workheads and a few other grinding accessories has been sold. Thank you Allegheny for working with me and your understanding as we did the sale and you dealt with a damaged and repacked box courtesy of the USPS. I'm grateful that there was no damage and...
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    Question on sharpening W&H Molder blades

    I’ve been really happy with my W&H Molder. Thanks go to members of this forum for recommending I consider it for making moldings. That said, I have a few questions regarding the blades. First, what is a reasonable expectation regarding how many feet I should be able to run before sharpening...
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    Jacobs 18N 1/8-3/4 Super Chuck on 50 Taper arbor $50.

    It’s gone.
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    Jacobs 18N 1/8-3/4 Super Chuck on 50 Taper arbor $50.

    Sold. Thanks gbent. I heartily recommend gbent as a buyer. He was patient when I was slow in responding and shipping and very easy to work with.
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    Owner issues.....anybody else get 'stuck' ? (Not A/R issues)

    You have been through a lot. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to give yourself the grace to recognize that you need time to recover. Recognize that your lack of motivation may be your body telling you to slow down and take a break for a while.
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    recommendations wanted for noise attenuating ear protection

    I can't speak for M Moore, but when I worked for International Paper, we had custom molded ear plugs. Just like the shoemobiles of old, someone came to the plant and took impressions of everyone's ears and a few weeks later we received the ear plugs. It looks like today, they have DIY kits...
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