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    Gears for a 150 year old mill

    A very good friend has a contract to do some repair/restoration on the "historic" Watsons Mill in Manotic Ontario ( near Ottawa) One of the many issues that need to be addressed are the worn/broken/loose/mis-shapened teeth on the drive wheel from the turbine to the shaft of the mill grinding...
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    Question: What grade felt for oil filter?

    I posted this question in the antique form but did not get a response, so I'll try the larger audience here :-)) I am working on my 12" Hendey shaper's oil system. it is re-circulating system, that pumps the oil through a felt filter before it goes to the various parts of the machine. The...
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    What grade of Felt for oil filter

    I am working on my 12" Hendey shaper's oil system. it is re-circulating system, that pumps yje oil through a felt filter before it goes to the various parts of the machine. The drawing I have says to change the filters if the oil flow is reduced. The felt in the filter box is pretty gooey so I...
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    Mini pneumatic chamfer machine

    Has anyone tried one of these little air powered bevelers...
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    How to tell whitworth thread??

    I have been asked to make some tooling for an older English built machine. I have to march a thread that is, nominally 2 x14tpi ( internal thread) I do not have a whitworth gage ( yet), and was wondering if anyone has a quick and dirty way to check to see if the thread is 55* or 60* ? I have...
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    Any WAG what this planer might weigh?

    I wonder if anyone could WAG what this poor specimen might weigh? https://charlesmillerauctioneer.hibid.com/catalog/385699/machinery--black-smithing-and-antiques--barn-liquidation/?cpage=3 I looked it up in the Cope book but there is not much info.
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    Is a Helical cutter head worth the money??

    double post??
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    Is a Helical cutter head worth the money??

    I have recently bought an 8" General (Canada) jointer project. It is all there but disassembled and rusty/neglected. I plan to refurbish it, use it for an upcoming job then probably sell it. I don't do much woodworking anymore as I have difficulty with dust, so the machine is not a keeper for...
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    Aciera F4 DRO suggestions??

    I have just recently sold my big milling machine, and am planning to make the F4 my primary mill. I would like to add a DRO to it, as I had one on the big mill. I had a Newall c-80, and liked the quality, and relative ease of install. What would the collective suggest as a good fit on the F4...
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    Heads up! Aciera F3 on GC surplus website

    A friend pointed this out to me today. Looks like an older F3. 380V 3ph with a 380-575 transformer Hope it finds a good home. https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=enc-bid&scn=421112&lcn=570166&lct=L&srchtype=&lci=&str=1&lotnf=1&frmsr=1&sf=ferm-clos Peter
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    Cleaning an electric motor winding?? Hendey 12" shaper

    I am working on the gear motor for my 12" Hendey shaper. I have had to disassemble it to replace several bearings that are very noisy. ( there are 9 bearings in total) The whole thing is covered in 85 years of black crappy goo. The majority of this is just a Varsol job, but I am hesitant to...
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    ISO original Hendey shaper vise

    As noted in threads below, I have recently acquired a 1937 Hendey 12" shaper. It has a vise, but not the original. ( common problem with shapers) I would like to get an original one, or something very close. If anyone has one or knows of something I'd love to hear about it. Thanks in advance...
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    Hendeyman - Hendey 12" shaper questions

    hello Hendeyman, I've just unloaded my project for next winter. Hendey 12 Toolroom Shaper sn 1782. Could you please provide a little history? The machine is in operating condition, with only the auto down feed needing some repair ( I'll contact you off line about this) At the moment it is in...
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    WTB Armstrong #40 or #401 shaper/ planer toolholder

    The title says it all. I would like to obtain an Armstrong shaper toolholder or equal . Please let me know what you have Peter
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    Hendey T&G lathe going for scrap price ( parts may be available)

    See my ad in the machinery for sale section Thanks Peter
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    Hendey T&G lathe for sale ( last chance before the scrap yard)

    Well, the time has come to clean up the shop. This machine has to go. (Details here) https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/machinery-for-sale-or-wanted/hendey-tool-gage-lathe-sale-394313/?highlight=sale I will sell it without the drive for scrap value ( about $400 cdn) If you are looking for...
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    Cincinnati Shaper serial # location??

    I am looking into a 16" Cincinnati HD shaper. I would like to try to find out how old it is, hence the interest in the serial #. Can anyone tell me where to look for it? Thanks Peter
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    Tripan 111 toolpost and holders FS

    For sale, 1 Tripan 111 toolpost ex schaublin lathe with 3 original taipan holders (#132, #131c, #134d) $400 usd plus shipping Thanks Peter
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    Armstrong AXA size QCTP set. NOS

    For sale: NOS Armstrong AXA size tool post set. Wedge style Tool post and 5 assorted new holders plus 2 used ones. One of the holders is a rotating knurling tool. I bought this for my Hendey T&G, but decided on a 40 position instead. Asking $500usd plus shipping Peter
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    Does anyone know about Balding Beaver mills?

    Happy New Year all! I am considering adapting a Beaver mk1 milling head to my Aciera milling machine. I have found one for sale locally for reasonable money, but know nothing about them. My interest in this is that it is reasonably compact, and has a #30 spindle taper like the rest of my mill...

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