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I seldom find bargains. Today was an exception. I paid $50 for a very nice Federal DTI, a near new Mititoyo dial caliper, two micrometers, one is a 1 inch unknown but nice, the 2 inch is a Mititoyo, a large dial 1/2 inch DI, telescoping internal gauges, and an unknown wedge shaped thingy. I'll...

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I'm working on an Elmer's #5 small geared engine. I started the project about 15 years ago and hope to finish it. I had been neglecting my machine shop because of business reasons and also because after my retirement I began repairing clocks which had been a hobby for some 30 years. My problem...

Has anyone seen this tramming system? I received the two pieces perhaps 15 years ago. The idea is to place the yellow bridge on the mill table. It consists of a precision ground top and bottom legs. The black portion has a morse taper and is fitted to the spindle. The milling head is lowered to...

I do have a small machine shop in my garage. However, for those who are interested in clock repair, I am posting some photos of my basement clock shop.

Totally amazed at where all the members come from. Truly an international forum. Les

I just discovered this site from a Sherline site. I have been a model machinist for quite a few years. However, I am by no means a machine expert. I have a small machine shop in my garage as well as a well equipped clock repair shop in my basement consisting of watchmaker lathes, Sherline mill...