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[sarge41]

Flathead4: Not sure, but the shank shown looks to be a B & S taper, shown in post 9. Its been a long time since I used one. The shank shown in post...

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As a journyman machinist with about 50 years in the shop including my own, I consider P.M. to be an excellent board. They have rules just as most forums...

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I agree IF one is running production. I operated my own machine shop for 20 years and I understand the value of time. But on the other hand, a shop operator...

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Fabricating your own tool holders especially threading and boring insert tool holders are not only practical but something you can be proud of. When I...

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John: Why not make your own toolholders. I do and others here, I suspect. This makes the inserts and the rest of the project far more reasonable. A good...

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Yeah! Real men do everything the hard way. It builds character.
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Industrial bridge cranes usually use flanged wheels so the crane can't usually get off the rail. They almost always incorporate bumps pads at the end...

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I'm with Jdunmeyer, I used 1/4" aluminum plate with the top of the holes with a nice little chamfer, worked great for the last 25 years.
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Bah Humbug! I store my gas cans under the welding bench.

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I hate to ask, but what degree do you set the compound at?
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