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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Mr. Mulder (Harold) I would like to Thank You for your info, greatly appreciated I will investigate that option. I have a relative that makes frequent trips from Ontario to the east coast so shipping should not be a problem. Thank You for your reply Best Regards Michael Samson
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Reggie_obe I understand what you are trying to say, but In my case the worth of the machine has no bearing on my decision, The machine will never be sold ever. When I get old and grey and cannot putter around in my garage safely anymore I will donate it to a museum so more people can...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello again Engine Bill I recall having numerous discussions with you in the past. I believe Mr. Michael Burdy (Bud) is the owner of that mill. You had given me his contact info back in 2018. I had a number of conversations with him, after reassembling The mill with proper rivets etc..He...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Reggie_obe I did consider that at first because there was a foundry a little better than an 1 hour from my location, those services are no longer available to me. Since that time and after a lot of discussions with a number of different people who collect old iron, they sort have swayed my...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    I have a little work to do beside door and hinges but nothing to serious. I.E remove plate on table, fix front of bottom of base where point was broken off. no issue will fab piece and weld in with tri-cast rods, no issue. also strip all paint and renew with proper color
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    here is a few more pics of machine catalogue and door and hinges I need to get casted. Again I do apologize for sharing all my info Best Regards Michael Samson
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello all forum users I would to start by Thanking Mr. Lang (Robert) for posting a few pics, and also my apologies to you all for not. My mind is wrapped up on restoration of my 20" camelback drill press (W.F & J Barnes) and was trying to acquire info and location for my next project. NO...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Mr. Christie I have checked out there website and plan to call them tomorrow and discuss the door and hinges, I hope to get an email address to forward pictures to them so they can examine them and then they can call me with all details before I fabricate the patterns. I have not done...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello again Mr. Christie I cannot Thank You enough for your time. I have sent a message to the museum of industry, I will look up this other lead as well. I have a relative that makes frequent trips every year from Ontario to here. I hope someday I can repay all your time you have provided...
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Mr. Christie I want to Thank You, what a great suggestion I never thought about that angle. the Very Best Best Regards Michael Samson
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello Mr. Christie (Jim) Lunenburg-foundry-shipyard was where I checked previously, at that time they were only working with aluminum or brass. Unfortunate because it was only a little better than an hour away. Thank you for your reply Best Regards Michael Samson
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Thank You Mike, there is none in Nova scotia that I know of for cast or cast iron Best Regards Michael Samson
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    1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling Machine

    Hello all forum users I live just outside of Halifax, N.S, Canada, I have another project I would like to get started in the near future. I acquired some time ago a 1872 Brainard Standard No 3 Universal Horizontal Milling machine. Unfortunately the door was missing, I have acquired the...
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    W.F & J Barnes 20" drill press auto feed

    Hello Gentlemen I would like to Thank You for your time and wisdom The Very Best Best Regards Michael Samson P.S I have managed to finally disassemble auto feed mechanism without damage
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    W.F & J Barnes 20" drill press auto feed

    Hello Mr. Michaels (Joe) I would like to start off by saying Thank You very much for your reply. My drill press has back gears, I finally got back gear cover away from step pulley and low and behold there is a shaft key there, but after a thorough inspection I did see not 2 set screws on...
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    W.F & J Barnes 20" drill press auto feed

    Thank You Sir Best Regards
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    W.F & J Barnes 20" drill press auto feed

    Hello I was hoping someone could give me some advice on how to disassemble step pulley off shaft, and also I have freed up gearbox and can move by hand when I remove locking handle, but when I reinstall handle it will not slide along shaft. I am at a lost. P.S I am not over tightening...
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    20” WF & J Barnes camelback drill press feed shaft removal

    Hello I have recently acquired a model 1 drill press with auto feed gear not belt. I am taking it all apart to restore it for use in my shop. I was hoping someone could provide some info on how to remove feed shaft to repair manual handle. Thank You so much, Best Regards Michael Samson
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    Hello Nathan How are Things? I hope all is well. It is Mike Samson, I wanted to discuss a few...

    Hello Nathan How are Things? I hope all is well. It is Mike Samson, I wanted to discuss a few things with you about a 1874 Lathe & Morse Tool CO. 15" METAL LATHE. I am going to be picking it up soon, but it requires some TLC. It runs and works but cannot cut threads because the only gear I...
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    Hello Ken My name is Mike Samson, I joined the PM a little while back ( my first post and only...

    Hello Ken My name is Mike Samson, I joined the PM a little while back ( my first post and only to date is Brainard Horjzontal Milling Machine ) I have read that you had purchased the Lathe & Morse Tool Co. Lathe off ebay. I am currently interested in one but not as fortunate as you were, for...

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