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    Need sage advise of truing up Bridgeport style vertical mill.

    I run the spindle down and check it for even contact with a cylinder square, after I rough it in that way, I use a dial indicator ro measure and sweep left and right, then front and back to fine tune it. I have the indicator about 6-8 inches off center. Ive been thinking about getting an old...
  2. M

    I like to do bench grinders

    Very nice!
  3. M

    Some pics of my workshop

    Very cool, nice shop.
  4. M

    old tractor LANZ HP 4WD 1923 (scale 1/4)

    Beautiful work!
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    4 jaw chuck selection--Self centering or individual jaw adjustment type

    For years all I had was an independent 4 jaw chuck, with practice centering stock gets pretty quick. If I had to start with only 1 chuck I'd start with the independent 4 jaw. Just my .02
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    I like to do bench grinders

    Nice work, and I love those heavy duty motors with the removable flanges!
  7. M

    Steam launch eng

    Thanks for the feedback, I don't know which one I want to build yet. I probably will have to do a couple , maybe a model before I tackle a full size.
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    Steam launch eng

    Hello all, I don't post often, but I like to follow projects when I can. I found this site that sells casting kits and running engines. I am interested in building a full size engine with a 2-3" bore. I figured I'd share the link in case it hasent been shared. Any one familiar with the site or...
  9. M

    Shop vac recommendations

    I have one of the larger home depot shop vacs and it works great for me.
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