Yeah, it was oiling and was adjusted properly, and I even gave a brand new chain a go--same result. So, I dunno. Maybe that wood was just crazy hard, but the mediocre performance was pretty standard, from oak to pine to sassafras.
Got the 2967 big dog, pretty happy with the power.
I have one of those. It's amazing, wish I'd bought it earlier.
Got the 2967 big dog, pretty happy with the power.
I wonder why they stopped making those. It's always bothered me that they don't sell a fixed driver that takes standard 1" length 1/4" bits.Was able to go over and pick up mail today. The LIsle electrical connector pliers from @Etchase arrived. Thanks @Etchase!
I got a little present from @Private Lugnutz - that little mystery "206" wrench about which we have no clue
and
The little "Amigo" bit drivers
stubby
and
standard
that Bowers Tool is dumping for $2.99 each (+ $5.99 shipping - any quanitity.)
* SHIPPING is $5.99 no matter how many you order. *
The "Amigo" was a one-shot deal manufactured BY Megapro. Once those are gone, they're gone. That's it. The handle is a bit fatter than the "standard" Megapro models I've had in my hand. The bits fit into that handle (see the second image above.)
That's good to hear. I never used one myself - I gave them all away.
I've had an old Craftsman/Atlas lathe for 15 or so years now. It really isn't rigid enough to turn anything in steel or even a good surface finish in brass and the change gears were annoying. I looked into the quick change gearbox but those are $600+ on eBay and at the end of the day you still have a light duty lathe.
Noticed the other week that the local auction house had someone's old restoration of a South Bend 10L.
It sits on a 3 foot bed which honestly is probably fine for most of my work but it comes with a longer bed and lead screw as I imagine it was being converted as a some day project by the consigner.
Unfortunately for my pocketbook at least a couple other guys knew what they were looking at as well so I didn't get a smoking deal on it but it looks to be worth what I will have in it, especially if I can find a market for some of the spare parts.
I don't see much for turning tools (although they may be in there) but it seems pretty ready to go with a steady and follow rest, 3 jaw and 4 jaw chucks, at least one faceplate and a full set of 5C collets and drawbar.
That dial indicator looks great. I stumbled upon a dial indicatorJust got back from a nice little vacation, and on the way home, we stopped at one of my favorite 'antique' shops, and as usual, a couple of items followed me home.
A nice, gently used Starrett 0-1" micrometer in its original box, including all the paperwork and the little pin spanner tool for 22 bucks.
Also found a Starrett "Last Word" indicator in its original case, in excellent condition for $14. It just needs a bit of cleaning.
stand last week for a price I could not turn down even though I don't really need it. Too bad the brand names don't match up. And Eclipse is from England, so there's that problem.
Mityvac MV8500
I didn't need them, but I don't care.
Metric set will be here tomorrow.
