Recent content by SirJohn

I have tried various concrete floor paints on my garage floor none of which lasted. I even followed all the recommended preparation of power washing before and after an acid wash. Finally came up with a cheap solution, I use Tremclad oil based machinery paint and cut it 25% with thinner. The...

Now that we are talking shrink fitting. Does anyone know the formula for shrink fitting bronze bushings Into a cast iron fitting?

Is your mini bike still for sale? can you post a photo? I have a brother that collects motor cycles and bikes who may be interested. John

I am in the market to buy an arbor for a cut off saw and future gear cutting blade for my mill. It appears that as usual there many options I.e. straight arbors that are held in a chuck or collet and R8 tapered arbors and specific hole size arbors and universal ones that will hold blades with...

Thanks for the KBC tip, I didn’t realize this tool supply company existed so close. Question now is, has anyone had experience with a 4” KBC Griplock milling vise? Apparently a Taiwan knock-off of a 4” Kurt at 50% of the price.

I am in the market for a milling vise. A Kurt appears to be the vise of choice but at a premium price. Is there an equivalent economical vice produced that has the same qualities as a Kurt, preferably a Canadian supplier?

Thanks for the detailed reply SHOPSHOE . Still don’t like the idea of drilling and tapping. Has anyone tried holding the scales on with JB Epoxy? A Canadian in Calgary.

I have a new Craftex CX600 mill/drill and would like to install a 3 axis DRO. A couple question:s; 1. Any recommendations on sourcing a suitable DRO. 2. I am baffled on how the scales are attached to the mill. Does this require drilling and tapping the mill frame or is is some other method of...

Would appreciate a few pictures and some detail

Where did you purchase this kit? Sorry if you mentioned the source in your in your write up but I missed it if you did.

Nice to see that you are industrious to make your own. I don't have the same patience and just ordered an optical punch set from Flex Bar for $53.00.

Here is an optical center punch that you can purchase at Lee Valley Tools for $64.95. Seems like the answer if you need a punch.

Do you do all your spray painting in your shop and if you do, how do you manage to keep the over spray off everything ?

Brian, do you make the valve angle and the seat angle the same? If I remember correctly, there should be a couple of degrees difference so that there is a minimum contact point. John

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your mother Brian, that is a milestone that not many of us ever reach. Hope she is well and enjoys the party. John