... My experience is a little more current. I waited a little over one month for a replacement to arrive. It finally did about a month ago. They don't ship...
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agplate@...
Jun 3, 1999 5:53 am
My LFA 0 - 1/2" chuck and some odds and ends arrived via UPS today from KBC tools. I selected the LFA chuck based on the suggestion from Varmint's Mini-Lathe...
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rodriquj@...
Jun 3, 1999 4:29 pm
Hello group, I was just thinking that those of us who live nearby eachother but don't know it should get together and visit eachother's shops, swap ideas,...
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w.d. gatliff
gaff@...
Jun 3, 1999 8:41 pm
hey guys, another thing to consider might be to include your states initials after your name .then we would know where abouts we speak. wil(sc) ... ...
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agplate@...
Jun 4, 1999 2:44 am
It has been 30 years or so since I had metal shop class in school. Can one of you real machinist types tell me if grinding should only be done on the...
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MaytagTwin@...
Jun 4, 1999 2:55 am
In a message dated 6/3/99 12:32:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rodriquj@... writes: << Subj: [7x10minilathe] getting together Date: 6/3/99 12:32:54 PM...
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libers@...
Jun 4, 1999 12:22 pm
Ok, I think that the idea of regular get togethers is a great one. Unfortuately I am in Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills) and driving to DC, eastern Maryland or VA...
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Weissborn, William (B...
bweissbo@...
Jun 4, 1999 4:49 pm
I'd like to invite any D/FW metal-workers or "wannabes" to a meeting of the North Texas Metalworker's Advisory Group this Saturday from 10:00 to Noon. The URL...
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ybrodsky@...
Jun 4, 1999 9:11 pm
Hi All, When I so a picture and read about this machine on Varmint Al's and Joes's web pages I knew that I had to have one. My new lathe came in a couple of...
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malex1938@...
Jun 4, 1999 11:51 pm
Don't use the side of a grinding wheel unless it is designed for that purpose. Can be very dangerous. I used to know sales and engineering people at both...
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w.d. gatliff
gaff@...
Jun 5, 1999 12:19 am
hey guys, i want to drill a hole in the center of a rod. i looked in msn catalog and discovered i need to know the bevel. any ideas where i can go to find out...
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Paul Hettrick
P.Hettrick@...
Jun 5, 1999 9:54 am
Based on what I have read on the use of grinding wheels, I would agree with the reply below. Grinding wheels can disintegrate if pressure is applied to the...
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agplate@...
Jun 5, 1999 5:45 pm
I found a museum with a website featuring a number of photos of stationary steam engines. Many of the engines appear to be in restored and running condition....
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Chadd Thompson
chadd@...
Jun 5, 1999 6:31 pm
Al, I am not going to cash your check for the gear. I am going to send you the gear in appreciation for all the information that I have been able to gain from...
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malex1938@...
Jun 5, 1999 7:44 pm
<37586cb0.12f-@...> wrote: Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=600 ... I don't know why you would need to know the angle...
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booton@...
Jun 6, 1999 9:52 pm
Hi All I bought an old drill chuck at an auction the other day for $3.00. It has these markings on it. ETTCO Tool Co 9-1-14 pat. pending Brooklyn NY A3 to...
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agplate@...
Jun 7, 1999 4:43 am
I am building a small engine on my 7 x 10 lathe. The engine has an aluminum cylinder with cooling fins. I "practiced" making the cylinder on a scrap of...
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varmint@...
Jun 7, 1999 5:28 am
I think you will find that a flat nosed cut-off tool will work much better than one with a full radius at the tip. The flat cutting surface will cause the chip...
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Bossmanmob@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Hi Folks, Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I just ordered the 7X10 and quick change tool kit about a week ago (still waiting!!!!) after spending...
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pidjones@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
For those with no shop experience - I'll add a few other grinder safety comments: Never grind non-ferrous metals - if it don't spark, don't grind it. In...
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LoranceD@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
I have the June 30, 1999 catalog for KBC tools out of Sterling Heights, Michigan. On page 29 they have three different cutting tools(5/16" x 21/4") for $1.85...
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pidjones@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
<374d5d5b.7ad-@...> wrote: Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/group/7x10minilathe/?start=583 ... Fuse blown, reversing switch in center position,...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Chad, if I were you I would have done the same thing. I just sent Al a message this weekend thanking him AGAIN for his excellent web site. I have the exact...
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seibert@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Eric. Why are you using carbide tools to turn steel when HSS is perfectly good for this purpose - and in fact will produce a superior finish with much less...
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ybrodsky@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Hi All, I found this group via Varmint Al's Web Page. As soon as I read the Mini-Lathe article I knew that I needed one. Had to have it. Mine came in today. At...
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threehawks@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Hi, Guys For good stuff cheap try VME, Victor Machinery Exchange. Good web site, good catalog, good prices, although a $20 min. and shipping. Because of the...
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Mike W.
mikew@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
That's a GREAT idea. Heck, I have one of those on my bike, and my wife has one on hers. Of course, several months ago, before I even bought my mini lathe, I...
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ybrodsky@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Hi All, It looks like I have a high spot on a bedway that makes the saddle stick every time it goes over this spot. I don't want to touch this spot until I get...
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realfake@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
I finally got my lathe friday, just in time for the 3 day weekend. I think that I got a good one. No damage from shipping, lead screw has too little slop for a...
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clarkware@...
Jun 7, 1999 2:48 pm
Could you send a copy of that pic to me as well? I have been thinking about replacing the topslide on my lathe and would love to see how you did it. Thanks! ...
