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      pete replied to the thread Shop Vacuum Question.
      The real ongoing issue with using a shop vac for chip cleaning is the cutting oils and / or coolant most of us use. It starts to dry out...
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      pete replied to the thread Shop Vacuum Question.
      I'll have to assume you have the almost standard corrugated type plastic hose that makes it flexible? If so, that's where the issue will...
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      pete reacted to Chiptosser's post in the thread milling vise plans with Like Like.
      If you want to make a vise to use on a drill press, for practice, to gain skills, make one. If you want one that is accurate and will...
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      pete reacted to krypto's post in the thread Struggle with 1/8” dies with Like Like.
      Maybe to late, but I wouldn't recommend buying cheap taps, especially small ones. The first time you snap one off in your work you will...
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      Umm ... what are the odds that two different first-time posters would have not only the same interest (which is not exactly central to...
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      pete reacted to Harglo's post in the thread Sieg lathe motor conversion with Like Like.
      Consider a 3 phase motor an a variable frequency drive. Harvey
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      pete replied to the thread Casting brass..
      Yes it could be Doug. If so, and a high tooth count worm wheel in the scrap bin wouldn't have any additional clues if there was also...
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      pete reacted to ddmckee54's post in the thread Sieg lathe motor conversion with Like Like.
      Most of the industrial electronics that I have seen is rated at 40°C. Above that temperature they want to see some type of air...
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      pete replied to the thread Casting brass..
      Only guessing, but a 314 tooth worm wheel and found in a university scrap bin might have had something to do astronomical tracking? 314...
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      pete replied to the thread MicroLux Lathe.
      As far as that lathe being "true inch", I was quoting from the Micro Mark sales add that pointed that feature out. Unless you have that...
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      It works just like any slide valve steam engine really except the port face is a round "tube" and the valve a mating round cylinder with...
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      Guys Thanks you so much for your very kind words; this has been a fun little project and it makes it all worthwhile when folks enjoy...
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      pete replied to the thread New 3-jaw chuck.
      To properly judge what any lathe is capable of handling as far as chuck weight, I think its better to look at it from the perspective of...
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      pete replied to the thread New 3-jaw chuck.
      I also live in the great white north and have dealt with those added on brokerage fees more than a few times myself. One tip you might...
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      pete replied to the thread MicroLux Lathe.
      I would say that picking a lathe size for Model Engineering and small engine type work really depends on what your current interests are...
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