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Yes I know this should be in sale but a odd ball. The Aluminum can used in the foundry The two bowl as cast with A356 Aluminum. Guarantee not have dog move out yard for a Easter Egg hunt. Work great when in the countryside. When found going my point had the Guarantee stainless steel bowl in...

A new generation is coming out . No data https://trav-a-dial.com/product/newgen-trav-a-dial/ Dave

Just think the last time your mini lathe broke a tap. Tap begone Dave

Looking for photo and drawings on Flame / Candle Engine. My next project is going to a flame 🔥 engine and looking for data and drawings Dave

Here a photo of my portable DRO 5" I have upto 12" that can move to mills and lathes. It keeps new since most I do not use DRO'S. I use a ¼" aluminum rod with mag base on carriage. Nice for doing snap rings. Dave

Here is a drawing for a telescoping fingers for Stead Rest and Follower rest . Dave

Here is way of way having direct read dials on mini lathe. If have a 20 TPI cross feed screw. One turn is 0.050" some most lathes have a Graduated Dial, 50 Divisions. For direct reading you need a Graduated Dial, 100 Divisions so each 0.001 on the dial takes off on the diameter 0.001. You 100...

I posting because a lot confusing information. The photos are on a 9A lathe. One lathe is a barn name and one is clone of same lathe. Which do you like Dave

Here calculator for threading dials. If keep the gear to low number it is easier to use. https://www.cgtk.co.uk/metalwork/calculators/threaddialindicator Dave

Here a trick a I used for a long time for blind threading. I have not use the 30° angle since 1970's.

White lead sub for centers and chucks

Here a white lead sub for dead centers and bevel gears in scroll chucks. (Do use on scroll side of chuck 5w or 10w) FYI. When used it only a coating do not pack chuck. Just use a soldering brush on the geat teeth. I little is all you need. Dave I used since the 1970's...

Please comment on build This what I am planning on doing . Instead of mill the carriage I am moving the not ¾" and ¼" back for a full 4" movement and a stop for auto feed cross slide later. Adding a ¾" spacer for full stoke. Dave

Just purchased my first mini lathe in November. I did know about slipping problems. I have all poly V belts but the belt slips. https://www.walmart.com/ip/8x14-2250rpm-Mini-Metal-Lathe-w-600W-Brushed-Motor-for-DIY-Wood-Metal-Work-More/5116832219 What best way to stop the slippage and how tigh...

This what use it is low odor and my wife likes it too. Better it is low cost and at local lumber yard. https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-Gal-Nu-Clear-Pipe-Threading-Oil-Low-Odor-Anti-Mist-Formulation-for-Pipe-Cutting-Dies-Threading-70835/202826988 Dave

This is a program used to find the right set of gears for threading . It works in your browser. I got from internet and modified so easier for machinist to understand stand. It notes to help with program. All files need is in the Zip file with display photos Dave

I sold my good old south bend 9A and getting a new smaller lathe next week. My old lathe was 700 pounds the lathe is 100 pounds. My want to down size so if move we take new lathe with us. My wife want to come FedEx witch limit to under 150 pounds . The new lathe shipping weight is 130 pounds...

This hatch patterns of glass and wood not found in most CAD programs

For sale tapper attachment I purchased this in 1971 new from South Bend used very little $500.00 plus boxing and shipping on Ebay cost Machinist Tools: South Bend 9 Taper Attachment | eBay Follower Rest purchased new in 1984 for a 10K but covered to 9 south like new $250.00 They are both the...

My wife want to down size my lathe to something lighter because of health condition. Now selling my South Bend weight 780 pounds on Craigslist and replacing with a Venco 8x15 shipping weight 180 pounds. VEVOR 8x16 Luxury Version Metal Lathe 750W Precision Bench Top Mini Metal Milling Lathe...