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    Taper setting device

    Or better yet, you can buy a MT2 blank that is specifically designed for this sort of purpose. Of course, that may take all the fun out of it ... :)
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    Lawrence Merlin V12

    That is some incredible work - so tiny!! What are you using for the central electrode?
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    What have you been doing today?

    My Christmas break project has been to finish refurbishing the old Powermatic 66 cabinet saw that I bought this past summer. TL/DR version: Aside from some minor odds and ends of fixes and improvements, the main work has been to a) remachine the miter gauge slots, b) make a new miter gauge and...
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    Identification of metal lathe

    Welcome to the forum!
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    Introducing myself as a newbie

    Welcome!
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    Do I even belong here is the question :)

    You heard about what happened to Descartes? He walked into a bar, and the barkeep asked if he wanted a beer. "I think not," said Descartes ... and promptly disappeared. :)
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    Do I even belong here is the question :)

    Welcome to the forum. Where is New Jersey? J/K ... :)
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    Introducing myself as a new member of HMEM.

    Welcome to the forum!
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    First post, Greetings

    Welcome to the forum!
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    G'day

    Welcome to the forum!
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    New to the system.

    Welcome to the forum!
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    Cutting oils What do you use?

    I've read some old-time machinists swear by bacon grease. Never tried it myself; has anyone here tried it?
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    Hello, greetings from Turkey to everyone

    Thank you! I don't know if or when I will be able to go again, but I would like to!
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    Diamond Grinding Wheels for a Tool and Cutter Grinder

    I have a vague memory of reading that the problem with diamond grinding on steel is that, when it gets hot enough, the carbon (diamond) dissolves into the steel. Can anyone confirm or discredit this?
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    New(ish) member

    Welcome!
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    Hello, greetings from Turkey to everyone

    Welcome! Where in Turkey do you live? I had the pleasure of spending about 2-1/2 weeks in Turkey back in 2009, visiting with a friend. We started in Adana, visited Antakya and Karatepe, and then drove along the coast through Side to Antalya, visiting Perga and Teremessos along the way. We drove...
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    Stepper Motors

    My conclusion, based on the discussion thus far, is that when it comes to this sort of thing ... ... one needs to take it ... ... step-by-step. :)
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    hello to everyone

    Welcome to the forum!
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    Hello from New Orleans Louisiana

    Welcome to the forum!
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