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Paul said Martin Mars.. I cannot resist.. ...

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I have one of these Assistent.. should use it more. ...

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He never said he wanted to cover the table, he said he had a few 4x12 pieces.....

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I use what PStech Paul and J Tiers are using , snd i have lots of dividers....

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I have to admit , 3 Phase was the King of Small part Storage.. at him he may have had more than was needed.. ...

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If you must thread, remember 25 or 30 percent will protect the crests, and MUCH Easier tapping..

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I usually just make a sleeve , a titch bigger than the nut, then slit it.. I have been trying to hurt the threads using this method for years..no luck......

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Yes I know it is quicker and easier. I sort of thought that there was a test fit on the first one, I mean you have to have correct fit.
Oddly...

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They look good ..

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Is it just my eyes or does the first drawing look like this to others. Looks like internal gear at 9 oclock, external gear at 3 oclock....

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When you set up to thread, the first one done is first thread, for me on manual that means fitting it for intended use....

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Cut an inch off small end of taper with zip disc, now weld a bushing on...for draw bar...problem solved.
other end.. weld on as well.
instead...

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A safe and clever way to open the slot. Stick a washer or flat bar in the slit. Now run the bolt in from the back side against the washer and it opens...

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My base and pole looks more like BC riders, my cross block is a rectangular block with Allen heads to pinch.
I may change the clamping from Allen...

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I use a shop made version of this. Longer slot on base. Weld ball bearing on end of shaft, easier to blow or brush off chips when changing parts. ...

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10 tons should easily do it. Try a test piece first to get the final piece right....

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You can easily grind a key cutter and cut the key way in the lathe or mill. And grinding a single point cutter is not that hard for that type of application....

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Personal opinion is I think it would be nice to know a ballpark strength comparison vs a cast iron or steel stocked product gear....like Boston Gear...

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That is what I never understood about yellow coated drills, it only good till you sharpen.... but then it finally hit me, the weekend warriors don't sharpen,...

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Willy and I know the procedure from reading the manuals, not everyone knows the rebuilding procedure. Sometimes it can be done on a Sunnen hone , but...