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    OT: Sockets: Swivel vs. Universal

    The ball type is stronger and they don't get as floppy as the cross pin type. There are times where the cross pin style will have enough angle and the ball type will not. So if you use them regularly get both and buy quality.
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    Clip thing what's it called and where to buy?

    The ball sockets on Bosch mechanical injection systems used locks like that and I bought them from the Wurth rep. That was 20 years ago though.
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    Axle spindle repair

    Welding up the damage surface would be a bad idea. Turning the spindle bearing seat and sleeving would be much better but in any case spinning up one of those struts to machine would take a competent shop. before any repairs are attempted the spindle should be Magafluxed. I was in the German car...
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    New South bend lathe/machinery thoughts

    I have had one of the 13x30 8 speed South Bends for almost 9 years and it has never had a problem. From my limited experience in metal working it it much better than the Chinese offerings and better than other Taiwanese machines not as good as the Korean or Japanese. I have changed out the motor...
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    Need advice for removing Suzuki 2 stroke outboard motor head bolts.

    As cold as a 2 stroke OB runs I doubt it would help and may make it worse as the head will expand more than the SS head bolts. Before trying each bolt smack it a coupe of times with a hammer, shock is good. If you are talented with an impact lightly rattle the bolt before putting the beans to...
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    Pole Barn Site Prep

    I had to bring up the pad for my 40 x 60 shop 14" using 3/4 and smaller base. Every 6" I walked it in with my series 2 JD with the bucket full and then a vibratory plate compactor. The weight on the front tires did almost all of the compaction.
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    OT - Best location to take vacuum off a single cylinder engine

    I would think that close to the throttle plate would give the best response and that's where it was generally placed in speed density injection systems.
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    Adding Digital Read Outs (DRO)

    Give DRO Pros a call they are easy to deal with deal with and can help you choose a DRO
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    What kind of connector is this? From tractor fuel line.

    Yep a bubble flare, I still have the tools.
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    Brown & Sharpe’s broken bed

    IF this is for a #2 surface grinder I have one for sale that is in working condition except that the automatic traverse parts are missing. Why can't you use coolant with your current setup?
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    New Manual Lathe

    Lion lathes list several lathes with 4in+ spindle bore in various lengths. They are made in Bulgaria and seem to have a good reputation. There is a US distributor
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    Repair of D1-3 spindle taper

    There is a recent YouTube on regrinding a D spindle that seemed to be very through and well thought out. Search Mr. Chrispin on you tube.
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    Crashed Trumpf Dies

    I would try a couple of sets paired tapered wedges to force the die apart
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    Engine main bearing housing repair

    I agree that the workmanship is very poor and should not be used even if you can cut the bearing locating tab. What does the other half of the crankcase look like and has it been repaired? Do you have the means to measure the diameter of the bore and wether it is in line with the rest of the...
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    Looking for a decent quality borescope for repair work

    I will second the Teslong. I bought it for evaluating rifles but have found it very helpful with repair work
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    9" Seneca Falls Star - What is the spindle bore diameter, and can a spindle with a larger bore be installed?

    If you plan on chambering and fitting barrels, does this lathe come with a set of change gears fro different thread pitches?
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    Metric square drive sizes?

    The ratchets that I have from Stahlwillie and Facom are inch sizes and when I was working I do not remember there being a Metric drive option. That may of changed in the last 20 years though.
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    Blue pipe for airlines

    I just did my new shop with the Rapid air 3/4" system, easy installation and the fittings seemed to be very good quality.
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    Variable belt drive vs a gearbox

    For my mill the variable shiv drive works very well, (Reeves drive?) For the lathe adding a VFD for the 8 speed gear head had even more advantages. Being able to program the the RPM ramp up rate and dynamic braking and turning up the RPM while parting off is really nice.
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    Variable belt drive vs a gearbox

    There are a number of cars out with CVT transmissions, my wife's Rav4 Hybrid has one. Granted the belt is actually a chain but the same principal I think.

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