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[Richard P Wilson]

No need for pressing. A simple drift will do it.

[Richard P Wilson]

Did you ever resolve your problems with the chattering chuck? It was discussed so much, I'm curious to know the outcome.

[Richard P Wilson]

Slacken off the slide adjuster screws on the side of the cross slide (the one you call the carriage) until the slide moves easily. Then pull it towards...

[Richard P Wilson]

If you've got the time, put it outside to rust. That lifts the scale off.

[Richard P Wilson]

yes, drill, bore ream is the convention but don't forget the OP is talking about 1/8" dia holes, so boring isn't really realistic.

[Richard P Wilson]

When oil came in gallon steel cans, that was reliably 10 thou. Got loads of shims out of one can.

[Richard P Wilson]

OK, I can read what it says on the front, but theres something else written down the side. What does that say? It looks to have made pretty roughly.

[Richard P Wilson]

I love the spindle molesting in taper roller bearings, unless thats a typo by the OP. Looks like the tailstock spindle lock needs a spanner. Does the...