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1/32nd dia balls

Having just repaired a couple of Mercer dial test indicators I have some 1/32nd inch dia bearing balls available. 8p ea...
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posted by poundeater
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by poundeater

selling a Drummond lathe

I have my fathers old Drummond 3 1/2" lathe I want to sell. I realise I could put it up on Ebay but was wondering if th...
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posted by mike
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mike

Installing a Super ML7

I'm preparing to mount a Super ML7 on a standard Myford industrial lathe stand. In order to prepare a concete pad for t...
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posted by jimhawkins
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimhawkins

Interact auto lube question

I am wondering if the auto lube system on the Bridgeport interact could do with either a clean or adjustment. There nev...
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posted by emimec
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by emimec

Stationary Engine information request

I picked up this engine at a club auction and would like to find any information and drawings if possible. It is a nice...
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posted by archie
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by archie

Murchey Die Head

I have been given a Murchey Die Head and several sets of Dies. I have never used one of these, just a die in the tailst...
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posted by dgcollins
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgcollins

Christmas Edition MEW

Not impressed with the cover, nor the Arceurotrade advert. Also note the "smart...witty?" editorial comment about it on...
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posted by crewmpd
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by crewmpd

ER40 backplate mounted chuck

No connection in any way whatsoever to the company, but I just noticed on the back of this month's rag that Chester are...
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posted by johnmontrosetoenails
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by johnmontrosetoenails

Gib problem on X2

I recently bought a second hand Sieg X2 Mill. Supposedly 7 months old. The seller said that he had changed all of the s...
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posted by poundeater
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by poundeater

Chinese scale and suds

Yes, we all know the two don't mix or, if they do it's fatal. Last night I was milling a component for Simplex with the...
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posted by russell
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by russell

Tap destructor fluid

Having spent a fruitless half hour in Google I could use some help please (as usual!). I am refurbishing an old Marbaix...
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posted by roland
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by roland

Gear pump clearances

I'm in the process of sketching out a gear pump to provide a gallon per minute of cutting oil to a gun drill. It'll hav...
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posted by randm
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by randm

Self-aligning thrust ball bearings

Anyone know where I can get some self-aligning thrust ball bearings? Through shaft is 20mm, rest is negotiable. -- Peter...
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posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Lathe bed

Don`t suppose any of you guys have seen a large lathe bed or lathe lying about anywhere.Condition not important.Somethi...
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posted by mark
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mark