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    Profiling Tools

    Thanks John. Do you use the 6mm or 9mm tips. I see they are out of stock on the 9mm. Keep up the good work and guidance. ironman
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    Profiling Tools

    Woodguy, appreciate the info about Bogs profile tool. Sent you a PM about it. Take care. ironman
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    Profiling Tools

    Thanks Rich. Looks good. ironman
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    Profiling Tools

    Thanks MB for your reply. Do you mean like a 1/32 or 1/64 radius? That is what I have on my triangular TCMT inserts. Maybe I just don't have them exactly on centere. I will check that out. Have a great day. ironman
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    Profiling Tools

    Thanks Woodguy. That is all I found. I am looking for something to go in my AXA 1/2 inch QCTP. I guess I could make the holder if I find the right insert I need. ironman
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    Profiling Tools

    I have seen photos of people using a round insert on their lathe for a betrter finish. Can someone direct me to a company that sells the Tool Holder and Round Inserts? Thanks in advance. ironman
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    Howdy

    Welcome from Waco, Tx. Chuck is from Round Rock. ironman
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    3D Drafting and Design Software Comparison

    Maryak, your 3D looks a lot better than mine. I use TC 12.5 Pro and TC 16.2 Deluxe. All I ever use is the 2D making drawings and plans. Haven't got the modeling in 3D thing in my head yet. Where did you get Ken Doyle's tutorial DVD? I may need to get it. Keep learning and doing. That is what I...
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    Quick change toolposts---again

    Brian, somebody probably makes a sleeve 5/8 to 1/2 to use 1/2 inch dia Boring bars. I made mine from 5/8 Drill Rod. Step Drilled it to 1/2 dia. then slit it. Works fine. Also did one to tahe my 3/8 boring bar. ironman
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    New from Ontario Can.

    Welcome from Texas. ironman
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    Introduction

    Come on in and join the fun. ironman
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    Way Oil

    Thanks for the info on Vactra. True, 18 bucks every few years for the right thing for the job isn't such a big expense. Thanks for these replies. ironman (Ray)
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    Way Oil

    Rick, I guess I have been doing good. I have been using 30W and now may go to 20W20. mNever did know what was so special about Way oil anyway. Thanks. ironman (Ray)
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    Tiny Inline 4 Cylinder IC

    Kel, really enjoy this build. I like the distributor cap and rotor. The single cylinder sounds very favorable to me. Will be glad to follow that along. Keep up the very good work. Thm: ironman (Ray)
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    Way Oil

    I am not sure which way oil is better for my 9X20 lathe. ??? Enco has Nr 2 and Nr4. Open for recommendations. Thanks guys. ironman (Ray)
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    Newbie

    Another welcome to you. Need any advice or help on a project, it is all right here. Good looking lathe. ironman (Ray)
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    Central Machine Model 33686

    It is a fair sized Bench Mill/Drill. Go to Harbor Freight and look up 33686 and you will see the specifications and price about 1200 dollars and with the 25percent off, it is about 900 bucks. ironman
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    9 x 20 lathe, tool post problem.

    MB there are several types on the 9x20 Group on Yahoo Groups. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/9x20Lathe/ I made and tried the Plate type for a while then made the "donut" by John Pitkin and really like it with my QCTP. ironman
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    Hi Y'all from W Jackson co, GA

    Glad to have you with us Swampsavage. Welcome ironman
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    New member from Italy

    Another Welcome to you Marcello. Glad to have you here. ironman
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