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David Powell replied to a thread OT - Epoxy in General

Freshly mixed JB weld will run out of an upside down hole. Fill with JB than stick some tape across quickly.Or wait till JB is tacky then fill hole,...

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02-11-2019, 03:52 AM

David Powell replied to a thread 1938 Pontiac Master Cylinder Sleeve in General

Some 20 years ago I resleeved the master cylinder and the slave cylinders for a large 1930s Chrysler. The slave cylinders were single ended and so...

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02-09-2019, 06:35 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Acceptable spindle play, Logan 825 10” lathe in General

While not quite relevant, I once worked for a firm with an elderly milling machine, eventually the main bearing, If I remember correctly a tapered...

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02-08-2019, 12:25 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Acceptable spindle play, Logan 825 10” lathe in General

I have been running lathes and other machine shop tools for 55 years. In that time I have had quite a lot of experiences, most good, some bad, and...

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02-04-2019, 04:58 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Rookie lathe user needs some advice in General

I do not try to adjust the tool height and hold the rule at the same time. Both my lathes have quick change toolposts I simply slack the height...

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02-04-2019, 01:44 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Rookie lathe user needs some advice in General

A very easy way to get one.s tools very very near centre height involves only the use of a 6" steel rule. Take a piece of stock anything from...

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02-01-2019, 08:43 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Do you find this a lonely business? in General

And I like it that way. I am entirely free of anyone else's opinions ideas, criticisms and witticisms. However, I have lots of friends who are also...

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01-31-2019, 03:59 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Turning turmoil in General

Years ago while I was at a metal merchants they had a 6 ft length of what looked somewhat like brass,( though a rather faded colour compared to the...

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01-31-2019, 12:24 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Lathe Recommendation in General

Enterprise lathes are Indian made, can also be found as M-K lathes.Usuable, but there are more reliable choices. I have used two, the 14/40 or so was...

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01-31-2019, 07:52 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Lathe Recommendation in General

I have quickly outgrown the 12 Atlas lathe I picked up a while ago. They are OK to get ones feet wet, but they really are a flimsy lathe. I have made...

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01-31-2019, 07:35 AM

David Powell replied to a thread OT PC trouble - ghost in the machine? in General

Does this happen when using the computer anywhere near the misbehaving solenoid valve on the ironworker. ? Long ago we found that a chattering...

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01-30-2019, 08:00 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Adjustable parallels, Starrett v Chinese - Which is "better" ? in General

In a lifetime of working as a machinist I had to buy tools to be able to do my work to my employers" satisfaction. Sometimes it was a struggle to...

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01-30-2019, 08:53 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Straightness of rod in General

What a wonderful project. , Give her a test run on air, just to satisfy yourself that all is well, oil lightly, dust often, and keep her in a pride...

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01-29-2019, 04:51 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Straightness of rod in General

IF the model is to be properly cared for then a mild steel rod will be satisfactory. That is, if it will always be put away dry, with oil lightly...

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01-28-2019, 11:03 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Straightness of rod in General

If it is a steam engine, and bigger than about 1/2 " bore then provided the rod is reasonably straight, ie as you are measuring, then it will not be...

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01-23-2019, 06:38 PM

David Powell replied to a thread 1930 1940 large Rockford Lathe in General

IF the reply had been a pleasant suggestion that afew photos would have helped others give help then perhaps we would have had a new enthuiastic...

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01-23-2019, 04:53 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Atlas 12 vs Heavy 10 in General

IF finances are not too pressing I suggest keep the two lathes, set them up near together, a good 3 jaw on one and a good 4 jaw on the other. My...

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01-23-2019, 02:56 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Cylinder Square - how good can you make it ? in General

IF yu have good qualityTee nuts,which fit the slots well you can use them as fairly good aligning devices, find two which measure up the same and...

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01-22-2019, 05:23 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Oil for a Sunnen Hone Machine. in General

you're right, I can probably squeeze more in. I am a heavy fellow and a bit disabled, there,s JUST enough space for me to walk around for...

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01-19-2019, 02:32 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Floating a Sun gear... in General

I browse quite a lot on the Ford Model T sites. It seems as if the planetary transmissions which last the longest and run the quietest are those...

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01-17-2019, 08:33 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Professional - Imports Not Included? in General

In my last job we met a problem where the firm had a stock of plastic parts which needed an extra hole adding if they were to be used. We bought 2...

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01-15-2019, 06:13 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Professional - Imports Not Included? in General

The machine cannot, itself, have an attitude. It can only do work as directed by its user. Let's imagine two identical lathes, maybe 14 by 40s...

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01-13-2019, 04:44 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Shop inside the house in General

In the basement I have 2 lathes, a Myford ML10 and a Southbend 9". I have 2 Mills, an Emco FB2 and a Busy Bee BO 48. I have a 1" by 30" belt sander,...

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01-12-2019, 05:46 AM

David Powell replied to a thread Shop inside the house in General

Most smaller hobby shops are in basements. Many are in part of " Finished" basements. that is next to well finished living spaces. In extremes of...

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01-09-2019, 10:05 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Cheap DRO in General

I have used them for a day of hobby activity, The slight delay in the readout showing the movement took a little getting used to . I have had no...

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01-08-2019, 07:01 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Opinions on height gauges... in General

For the last 9 or so years of my working life I worked in a shop where we did not have a vernier height gauge, if I remember correctly I scrapped...

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01-08-2019, 04:29 PM

David Powell replied to a thread OT managing personal finances in General

IF you have property, even if mortgaged in some cases, a line of credit can be negotiated with a bank or other lending institution at a rate far far...

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01-08-2019, 01:40 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Opinions on height gauges... in General

Since putting digital readouts on my milling machines I have hardly ever used my height gauges. Do you really need them? Regards David Powell.

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01-08-2019, 12:01 PM

David Powell replied to a thread Your Shop and the Hereafter?? in General

I have no worries, my partner, her neice, my children and a couple of good friends all know what I have and they have pretty well decided on who ...

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