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    Chambering reamer piloting

    I have been using a set (rougher/finisher) of .22lr from Clymer for quite a while. Not sure what style. decided to try Bentz style from Manson. Also thought replaceable bushing pilot would be good to have, at the time I needed .217" pilot. (ordered and received) I then got a tightbore barrel...
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    corrosion resistant Brass or Bronze

    What is the best Brass or better yet Bronze stock alloy that will not corrode or tarnish? I have been using 954 Al bronze for strength but it will tarnish after time. Have similar application where strength of 954 is not needed. I have door knobs both inside and out that stay as bright as the...
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    WTB .250" thru .255" gauge pins Z

    I do have the pins but want to make a special gauge, epoxy the pins in a handle. Need 4" length but measurement area is only .5" so standard length pins will work. Better is 4" long pins then I don't need handle but cost needs to be low. Used pins OK, used gauge blocks will also work. Have a few...
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    Harvest King Bar and chain oil available in central PA

    I seen a test on Project farm and liked the results of Harvest King bar and chain oil. I want to try it on machinery. But I can find location the will ship it, it available in $10 to $15/ gallon but pick-up only. Ebay only has quarts but a 24.99/qt thought $10 each if buy 4. Anyone know who will...
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    Hendey Machine history video

    Mot sure if this was posted by someone else but I found a video about Hendey on Youtube.
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    Standard Modern price help

    My son retired from Army and has moved to middle of Florida. He has a great lathe at his home in Columbus GA. Standard Modern 13/34 if my memory is correct it was new in 1996. Has 3 and 4 jaw chuck Aloris B tool post with a few tool holders and other tooling Single phase motor. It's in excellent...
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    Contact transfer material

    I'm fitting 2 parts together, one is as received to be fitted in a round slot. I can't move the part. At first magic marked did transfer when slight movement was possible but as I near perfect fit there is very little movement. Magic marker will wipe off the item supplied that fits in the slot...
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    Anyone familiar with B&S 2L Surface grinder?

    Having oil problem with the grinder, Having a problem understanding the owners manual.
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    B&S 2L Surface grinder oil pump help

    I decided to check if my grinder was getting lubricant so I removed the line from the oil pump. No oil being pumped. I removed the filter cover and removed the filter, probably was in there for 50 years. However without the filter it still will not pump oil. I do have the 2L shop manual but has...
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    B&S 2l surface grinder info

    Needing to make quite a few spacers I'll be grinding them to exact length and flatness (sides must be parallel) on my B&S 2L grinder. I'm interested in knowing all the lubrication points since the grinder will be running for long periods. I don't use the grinder much and know I put oil in every...
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    Timesaver belt sensing bracket (NEW)

    I have a new Timesaver belt sensing bracket for older Timesave that used air to sense belt location. New never used! anyone interested? Photo if requested.
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    .014" slitting saw feed in SS

    I have to slit 82 slots each of 3 rows in SS schedule 40 pipe (actual wall thickness .100) Machine is K&T #2 (has speed selector on right side) Called saw maker and he recommended .003 to .005 FPT Speed 70 SFM. Cutter is 2-3/4 OD 72 tooth. He also said I could cut the full dept on 1/8". Didn't...
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    4" long belt sander roller crown

    Company I do business with wants me to crown a 4" long belt sander roller. Anyone know the dimensions? From what I recall the ends are tapered with flat in the middle. Taper angle and flat width is needed.
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    Slitting SS pipe

    My customer wants something stronger then PVC pipe that's breaking. Looks close to 3/4 pipe with .70" ID, sch. 80? Has 82 slits that .015" gauge pin fits, distance between slots 5mm. Slots are .70 wide cut straight across so opening into ID is only about 3/8" wide, 3 rows of slits total 246...
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    Drill shank hardness question

    As far as I know (more like a short hop) shanks on most drills are annealed. Why is that, soft easier to grip in a chuck? I have a customer that buys particular size drills in quantity. Currently I have 5/8" from Republic, made in USA. I have to change the point angle to 90° and rake to 0°. Of...
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    Hendey #1 Headstock lub. info

    I have a light duty Hendey #1 12" X 42 that is giving me excellent service. I do have 12", 14" and 24" early 50's gear drive Hendeys, great machines! I'm wondering about the back gear lubrication, below the spindle and slightly below the ways there is an oil level indicator that shows oil level...
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    Starrett 3/8 x .200 edge finder help

    I have a few edge finders by Starrett and B&S. Of those I have at least 3 or 4 Starrett 3/8 X.200 that I use quite often. Yes I use edge finder on Jig Borer (Moore), makes it easy to locate, if I need greater accuracy I then use an indicator after rough locating with edge finder! One of 2...
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    Adjusting a set-true type chuck info

    I posted a request for help with a Buck set-true chuck (Set-true Buck Kalamazoo 7-1/2 chuck help) with no replies. However as mentioned I did mount a second chuck to the back plate. I think I know how to properly adjust the the set-true set screws and have done it on other set-true types with...
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    Set-true Buck Kalamazoo 7-1/2 chuck help

    I purchased on ebay two 7-1/2" Buck Kalamazoo set-true chucks from a seller I purchased quite a bit from. Top quality and very accurate descriptions and always pleased at what I get! In addition to the chuck that didn't have back plates was a 7-1/2" L0 spindle set-true back plate. (back plate...
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    HGR 16" Hendey in TX

    16 X 54 Hendey in Ft Worth, TX inventory #0223-128-0001 listed at $924, 18 speed, D1-6 ( I assume) 3 jaw chuck Taper attachment, thread dial, Air Force original owner. Ways look good. Machine looks to have sat collecting dust for quite a while. Slow spindle but my machines had 6 pole motors...

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