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JJames H Clark reacted to Clive603's post in the thread How to read metric abbreviation for level vial sensitivity. 20"/2mm with
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Yep " is the abbreviation for arcsecond. Nothing to do with metric. Wikipedia has a good, albeit terse, explanation. Hate the modern... -
JJames H Clark replied to the thread OT Big brother is definitely watching.A few weeks ago, I was discussing guns with some fellow coffee drinkers and my cel (in my pocket) blurted out ( guns kill people). My...
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Lathe lubrication not mentioned.Billybme: In reference to using oil on the change gears, if using oil instead of grease, be careful to use oil that has some "tackiness"...
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JYou're lucky. Most shops have that person who would notice that something is gone within .05 seconds.
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Asking why South Bend Nordick lathes.Thanks for reminding me about the spelling. I have a 15 x 60 Nordic that has been a good lathe for the last 25 years for me. I have read...
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JI have one that was built into a sporter with a usgi barrel polished and blued in a bishop stock given to me as a kid Over the years I...
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JJames H Clark reacted to ramsay1's post in the thread Cincinnati 16" Shaper for sale on FB in Buffalo with Like.
I noticed how expensive they have gotten.. I paid 200 for my 14 inch steptoe some years back.. Cheers from Louisiana; Ramsay 1:)
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JJames H Clark reacted to Joe Michaels's post in the thread Hamilton Lathe snatched from the scraper, litterally.. with Like.
The Hamilton is a very unique lathe. I used one once, and always remembered that "revolver" type of quick change gearing. You have...
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JAsking why South Bend Nordicks are not discussed here? Is there another forum for them? JC
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Chucks made in Poland - Bison and TMX?.I can't speak to the Bison stuff, but the tools I have purchased that were Polish made in general, have been good quality, this includes...
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JJames H Clark reacted to L Vanice's post in the thread Chucks made in Poland - Bison and TMX? with Like.
I bought a new Bison 6" 3-jaw adjustable chuck years ago. It seemed to be well made, but poorly designed. I have been using Buck and...
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Apron removal from a Clausing 6300.47DLinn: Welcome to the forum. I assume that you are talking about a Clausing/ColChester 6300. Perhaps you can explain what you are...
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Baldor 1/3 hp bench grinder problem..thopkins1124: I don't think that yan wo was being snarky. It certainly isn't necessary for you to be shatty with him. Smart alecks like...
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JJames H Clark replied to the thread Baldor 1/3 hp bench grinder problem..Problem may not be at the grinder. If you have the polarity reversed at the new plug, that would cause this. Is it possible something is...
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JJames H Clark reacted to Doozer's post in the thread Advice on annular cutter for 3" hole please with Like.
Feed with the knee with the spindle fully retracted. Less likely to kill a cutter. Use a 3/4" end mill holder. Use back gear, that goes...