Recent content by jz2delta

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    Laser Level for Home Use?

    Which laser level works well outdoors, on a budget of course.
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    Dakota fix

    You are a good person.
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    Yost 104 1/2 - a tale of torture and desire

    My guess is that he's less of a friend than he's letting on. True friends don't treat their friends like that.
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    Power dory build

    My dad made me a 13' cedar strip that he modified from plans for a 17' canoe. It turned out very tippy, too tippy to fish from. I thought the pirogue might be an alternative. There are lakes in Mammoth Lakes, CA perfect for small paddle craft fly fishing. The pirogue looks like it would be...
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    Purchased Rockwell 10" lathe mod 25-700

    little machine shop (and other sites I am sure) can set you up with a quick change tool post. Made life easier with my SB 9C and gives you more flexibility with tools. I use the OXA QCTP and the original lantern tool post depending on my needs.
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    Terrible Lathe Accident

    I am new to working with stationary machines like lathes, bench grinders, drill presses and the like. I came across an accident report when I was searching for a how-to. Similar to the one posted, it got my attention. I spent the next few weeks reading everything I could on shop safety. I...
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    Older CM Drill Press

    It's a multi-speed press. the motor and the quill pulleys have three diameters.
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    Power dory build

    Are there plans for that pirogue. It looks like it would be fun to fly fish from.
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    Power dory build

    Interesting thread. Subscribed. My dad built some canoes and a sailboat as his retirement project. Unfortunately for me, he's on the opposite coast, so I have not had the chance to work with him on them. If I might ask, what is the kayak-y type craft hanging above the Dory?
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    So I got a lathe...now what?

    I have a southbound C and the 6" Atlas. The manual that came with the atlas is awesome. I'd suggest picking up a copy.
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    This was at the bottom of a tool box I bought.??

    it would make one heck of a plumb bob.
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    This was at the bottom of a tool box I bought.??

    I did a google search of 30 mm and 40 mm grenades and replica grenades. A number of images match the OP's image.
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    looking at picking up a craftsman/atles 618 6 inch metal lathe

    I got my 618 for $200 with a bunch of tooling and 3 and 4 jaw chuck. I paid below market but 850 seems too high.
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    slide hammer for free at garage sale

    If I ever have to align a clutch, hopefully is the size of the one bushing this came with! Thanks everyone for your comments.
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    slide hammer for free at garage sale

    clutch aligning tool. autozone sells one similar, but with all of the adapters. There were no others with it. Thanks JerryW. Since it was free, I am sure I will find some use for it.
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