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  1. Re: Do lathe headstock spindle bores require line boring?

    Thanks. The reason I asked is because I have two 109 craftsman lathes in various states of repair. The spindle bores are way too small. I am contemplating on reboring one of them to support at...
  2. Do lathe headstock spindle bores require line boring?

    In all of the gingery lathe build logs I've read, a temporary headstock is constructed for the sole purpose of line boring the permanent headstock.

    Assuming everything is correctly indicated and...
  3. Re: Interested in a "top shelf" CAD software

    I'm a software engineer and take my opinions for whatever it's worth. There will be many people who disagree with them.

    I would stay away from any cloud based CAD solutions and especially...
  4. Drilling large diameter holes with a brace and bit

    I don't own a mill or lathe, but I do have a drill press. I would like to drill deep and large diameter holes from 3/4 to 1" using possibly silver and demming bits. The problem is that my drill...
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    Re: ER Tool holder as a Spindle Solution

    I currently reside in the Atlanta area. I would love to know of any resources there.
  6. Is there a way to make invisible cast iron welds?

    I am not sure this is the correct place to ask, but the members are incredibly knowledgeable.

    I collect and restore old machines and tools.Many vintage tools are made of brittle, cast iron which...
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    Re: ER Tool holder as a Spindle Solution

    Wow! I didn't expect to get this level of help and attention. I will definitely post back here with progress with pics!

    I've been mulling it over and I realize that using a 12mm toolholder...
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    ER Tool holder as a Spindle Solution

    I don't own a milling machine, but I would like one. I am also a complete Noob learning from YouTube making little money sitting in a cube.

    I have two drill presses, a Skil 10" and a cheap Harbor...
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