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    Any idea what metal I may have? (55HRC)

    I purchased this block of round stock off eBay. Was told it is 1045. Realizing I need to slice in half and couldn’t fit in my band saw I figured I’d mill four flats. Wow, have to tell you that was something else it was extremely difficult to machine. I machine 1045 gear stock all the time and...
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    Leveling lathe on uneven floor before a CNC retrofit. Suggestions?

    Greetings everyone I’m new to post here and have a question for anyone who has experience or prior experience with the issue I am contending with. I’ve had this 13 x 37 lathe for around 6 months now and it’s been a good machine. I’ve done a few pre CNC upgrades but now I have all the components...
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