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    FS: Bison 6 jaw 6" Set Tru Chuck

    I know many of the members here have smaller benchtop lathes, but in case of any interest... I have for sale a Bison 6 1/4" diameter 6 jaw chuck for sale. This is the set tru type, comes with the D1-4 backplate mount. This package sells for $1500 new. Asking $850. Chuck is in excellent...
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    Stirling Mini Fan first build question

    I'm starting the Stirling Mini Fan as my first engine project. What is the best way to cut the fins on the head? They need to be spaced .04, so I'm thinking either a slitting saw on my mill, or a parting tool on the lathe? I'd rather do the operation on the lathe, but don't know if I'll be able...
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    My Shop

    Here are some pictures of my workshop when I finished doing some organzing/cleaning. I do a bit of everything in it from woodworking to metalworking. It's an 18 x 20 garage with and insulated roof, but I still freeze during the winter months just running a small kerosene heater.
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    Motortronics VFD for sale

    Selling a Motortronics N Series VFD that was used to power a small 1hp lathe. Refer to the picture of the spec tag for info. Good working condition. Asking $85 with free shipping to lower 48. Update: VFD has been sold.
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    First lathe is home

    After a few months of thinking about it, I purchased and brought home my first lathe. It's a 1981 South Bend Heavy 10 tool room lathe that was used in a school, and was sitting in a garage for the last 10 or so years. I bought it off the same guy I got my Bridgeport mill from, and both machines...
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    New from NY

    Hello everyone, my name is Greg from Rochester, NY. I've been a CNC Machinist for 9 years and have a shop at home that I use to build all sorts of things and spend time in. I came across this site looking for ideas of projects I can make on my machines and building model engines sounds...
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