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    Any Machinists in the Houston area looking for a small job?

    I have a friend in the Houston area who will be needing three custom rollers made for a tube bending machine. Anyone here interested in making three rollers for him?
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    Seeking source for 3/16" square aluminum (6061)

    Do any of you have a source for 3/16" x 3/16" x 6' aluminum (6061)? Thanks. Jim
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    Need a machinist in Houston

    A friend needs to set up an old glass engraving lathe and needs a jack shaft made for the metric counter pulley. I am guessing the pulley bore is 14mm and probably ought to turn ends down to 1/2" to fit standard pillow blocks. Anyone interested in helping her set up the lathe with a jack...
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    Anyone in the Panama City, Florida area?

    A friend in the area needs some work done and I am trying to find someone to do it for him. Anyone in that area?
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    "HERKI" from Czech Republic

    Are any of you familiar with "HERKI" from, I believe, the Czech Republic? This name is cast into an old glass engraving lathe body and we are trying to find some history on the company. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Jim
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    Purty lathe 10EE

    I know how accepting of non gray or green paint you guys are. Here is a color you might consider: Monarch 1EE Lathe
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    Thread sizes on quality fountain pens?

    For fun and a break from the usual products that I manufacture, I am in the process of recreating a traditional Japanese wood turning lathe. These are very interesting machines with various options. One of the options is a pumping action to assist in hand chasing threads. Part of this option...
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    OT - 502 Bad Gateway message

    Is anyone else getting the 502 Bad Gateway message when trying to follow threads. Anyone have an idea of why I am getting it? Thanks. JIm
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    Anyone live near Durham in the North East of England?

    I have a person who needs an 8 step motor pulley (around 3" in diameter by 2 3/4" long) made to match an antique round belt pulley on an old glass engraving lathe. Shipping from Arizona to her would be way too expensive. Anyone close to her? Jim
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    Robot arm, Ultrasonic welder, Drill Grinder, Vibratory Tumbler, 3D Pantograph

    These are listed for a friend: Untitled Document If you are interested in anything or want to make an offer, email me and I'll pass it on to the owner. He can then work with you. Thanks. Jim 3D Gorton Pantograph
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    Is this the world's smallest hobbing machine?

    I picked this little curiosity up this afternoon. It is an old gear hob for watch or clock wheels. It is in amazingly good condition and missing only a screw, one nut, and one spring. It is sitting atop a small McDonald's paper cup to illustrate size. I'll need to machine up a few hobs to...
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    844

    For those interested in steam locomotives ... enjoy. Jim Riser's pictures of 844
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    Looking for 3/16" square aluminum

    I've got a project coming up requiring 3/16" square aluminum and require probably 200 feet. Do any of you know a source? I machined the prototype parts from 1/4" but there is no money in doing that. Thanks. jim
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    For rivett608 to see

    I recently made what I think is the world's smallest working set of brass cups for the cups and balls magic trick. The coin is a dime. They were designed to use real pearls as the balls. The red balls show up better in a picture against the white background. Enjoy. Jim
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    FS: Overhead Flat Belt Shifter Assembly

    I have a rather old and interesting flat belt shifter for a watchmaker's lathe. Please see pictures. Anyone interested in making offer of cash or swap for this goodie before I stick it up on ebay? It is in excellent condition. All it needs is a cone pulley to match the lathe pulley. Jim
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    Making circular form tool using O-1

    I needed to make a number of brass weights - all with the same shape/size. My solution was to make a circular form tool for the job using O-1 for the cutter. If interested, you may see the process here: http://www.jamesriser.com/Machinery/MakingForm/Tool.html It works quite well for its...
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    I picked up some small American iron last week!

    In my never ending quest for small sized iron, I ran across this Burke #4 milling machine: http://JamesRiser.com/Machinery/Burke/MillingMachine.html It is the perfect size for the goodies that I manufacture. Enjoy. Jim
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    Small turret lathe - "new tool"

    My latest addition to the shop is a small turret lathe. I've just finished cleaning it up to get it ready to earn its keep. Those interested in seeing it may find a few pictures at: http://www.jamesriser.com/Machinery/Turret/Lathe.html Enjoy. Jim
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    Spud chuck

    I just acquired a copy of assorted notes left behind by an old time machinist in which he described how he made the items he offered to the public. In reading over his cryptic notes I keep coming across the term "spud chuck". I'm certain that it was not for holding potatoes. It would be some...

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