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    Phacebook funny....Restored Carolina Tool bandsaw

    Weren't those saws the ones guys were driving around & selling them out of the back of their trucks ? animal
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    Motor rpm vs weight and size

    I have one of those Craftsman motors that my great uncle bought sometime before he died in 1964 & that motor is still running like a champ . animal
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    Parts list for a Central machinery 1440 E

    Grizzly may be yer best bet . animal
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    Cross slide screw

    I cant see in the pic , how bad did ya bugger the threads ? Can ya get in there with a triangle jewelers file & try to tune it up some ? animal
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    Drill press spindle bearings what order

    Back to the drill press . So I'm guessing that the upper bearing goes in the outer quill first & then the thrust bearing with the race with the smaller id hole going on last with the spindle nut last ? What kind of grease , some hi-pressure grease ? & How tight do I tighten the quill nut ...
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    Possible types of steel for this bushing plus alternative recommendations

    They should have what ya need at Tractor Supply . Thats where I got mine . animal
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    Jammed half nut cam lever

    Chapman also makes a nice gunsmith screwdriver kit . animal
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    Can Someone ID this lathe? Leader 1560?

    Besides the rust , whats going on with the open gear case ? animal
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    9A mounting to bench

    Ya could move the counter shaft closer to the lathe & have the belt shortened . OR ya can also shorten the movement of the counter shaft & make a shorter rod for the lever that locks the counter shaft in place if the motor isn't in the way . & get the belt shortened . animal
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    Southbend and Hercus 9” DRO Install

    I got a feeling that removing those bumps may also remove any warranty . animal
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    Lathe from granite & air bearings

    Son of a bitch , I did a search before I posted but the search came up dry . animal
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    Starrett Last Word Indicator Crystals & Bezels

    This guy repairs pretty much all precision tooling . animal
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    Mitutoyo Dial caliper replacement "crystal"

    This guy fixes pretty much all precision tooling . Has real good reviews . animal
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    Lathe from granite & air bearings

    Don't remember where or how I came across this link but it's a pretty nice lookin machine from his descriptions . animal
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    9A mounting to bench

    I didn't have a collet closer when I laid out my machine room . I really didn't have any plans for one but a guy here just about gave one to me Now I.m moving a wall out & really thinking if I want my safe in the machine room . Damn't thanks animal
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    9A mounting to bench

    Watch yer left side clearance if ya push the unit in the corner . If ya plan to use one of the collet closers that has the hand wheel on the left side ya won't be able to use it if the lathe is in a corner. animal
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    White thread like material from facing some brass rings

    Yea It could very well be one or both of the above . There were finished exposed rings that were between the deck on a jacuzzi tub & the hot & cold valve handles . thanks animal
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    White thread like material from facing some brass rings

    You folks have probably seen this , I was facing some brass rings for a Moen faucet in our bathroom & I was getting this very very fine white almost hair like material from both pieces . The closest thing I came up with is maybe its from polish that was used on the rings when they were...
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    Auto-Retract Threading Tool

    Your the greatest ! Did ya have to do aything special to the halfnut setup to make that kick out so fast & easy ? thanks animal
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    South Bend collet closer for 9b

    Thats a hell of a deal ,& so is yer steady rest ! animal

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